While group legal insurance offered through workplace benefits may seem like an affordable option for estate planning, it often falls short of providing the comprehensive, personalized plan your family needs. Here's why a heart-centered, counseling-oriented approach...
ASK THE REALTOR – Home warranties: Peace of mind for buyers and sellers alike
This week’s edition marks one full year of my tenure as real estate columnist for the Alpine Mountaineer newspaper. Before we celebrate, let’s dive into this week’s real estate knowledge! A home warranty plan can be a valuable asset for both buyers and sellers,...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Old Hogan’s Goat
I know you’re gonna think I’m crazy (many people already do), but did you know that you can rent a goat, or even a herd of goats, to rid your property of weeds and brush? It’s true, there’s a company in San Diego that will rent you a herd of goats to create defensible...
Dear Sydney,
My husband of 45 years has me upset over his unreasonable demand to move down the mountain into an old folks home in Redlands. He wants me to give up my cabin in the woods, sell my furniture and all my trinkets and treasures, and live with him in a one-bedroom...
BREAKING NEWS – Norco Man arrested in Line Fire arson
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Detectives from the Sheriff’s Highland Station, in collaboration with Cal Fire investigators, identified Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34 of Norco, as the suspect who started the Line Fire in the area of Baseline Road and Alpin Street in...
Line Fire Emergency – Message from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Dear Neighbors, In an effort to keep you informed, Cal Fire has released the following information about the Line Fire and evacuation warnings in the City of Highland and the Mountain Communities. As of writing this email the Line Fire is estimated at 17,459 acres....
Line Fire, Highland, CA
The Line Fire was reported on September 5th at 6pm, it started in the City of Highland, California and is now burning on the San Bernardino NF in the Plunge Creek area. It started with 172 acres with 0% contained.
Supervisors give go-ahead for Lake Gregory sediment management project
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Without fanfare or comment, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 20 approved the Lake Gregory Regional Park’s sitewide sediment management project and authorized the director of Public Works - Special...











