The dream of saving money on commission fees drives many homeowners to attempt selling their homes without professional help. The For Sale by Owner (FSBO) approach appears cost-effective at first glance, but the reality is often very different. According to the...
It’s not too often that you get thunder and lightning around these parts but, good grief Charlie Brown, last weekend’s thunder and lightning storm, along with hail, was what I like to call, “gnarly.” Reminds me of growing up in the OC back in the 60s, when we had...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Last Saturday’s annual Fall Festival in Crestline’s historic Top Town shopping district attracted hundreds of guests in a partygoing mood. Vendors galore lined both sides of Crest Forest Drive, offering everything from beer and wine...
By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On Nov. 11, residents of Running Springs gathered around the town's monument site and flagpole to honor the nation’s veterans in what has become a beloved tradition. “Thank you, everyone, for coming today to honor our...
By Cecilia Ponce de Leon Special to the Alpine Mountaineer During her recent visit to the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Club, special guest Laura Dyberg from the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council provided valuable insights into the growing concern surrounding the newly...
On Thursday, Nov. 7, Cecilia Ponce de Leon, owner and publisher of the Alpine Mountaineer, attended a five-course meal and wine pairing at the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa. The guests gathered in the Magnum Room. “It was a delightful experience that combined...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Staff members and students at Lake Arrowhead Elementary School have embarked on a project in which useful donated items are shipped to Rim graduates who are serving in the armed forces, overseas. LAE kindergarten teacher Kathy Flores...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer A video documenting the intentional killing of a snowy egret that had lived at Lake Gregory for several years drew outraged comments on Facebook. The video was taken by a local resident who was shocked to see two men laughing and...
