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Those Were The Days: The story behind the construction of Papoose Lake – Part 2

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian   After the Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) declared, in1973, that the level of Lake Arrowhead had to be lowered by 70 feet, due to earthquake safety concerns, many in the community became outraged and concerned. A public...
Singing for good causes

Singing for good causes

On Saturday, July 25, stone carver and vocalist Marcel Machler converted his workshop into a Parisian bistro to host Le International Show with Marcel & Friends to raise money for the Mountains Humane Society and Skyland Arts Foundation. Close to 50 people were in...

A festival with style and sass

A festival with style and sass

Blue Jay Jazz Festival fans have to be patient for only two more weeks. The 19th annual Festival is a three-day extravaganza worth the wait. Gates open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Tavern Bay Beach Club’s outdoor venue. Treat yourself to a beverage at the new...

Those Were The Days: Summer fun at Lake Arrowhead

Those Were The Days: Summer fun at Lake Arrowhead

By Rhea-Frances Tetley Mountain Historian   The mountains were a favorite vacation destination for a century, entertaining generations of Californians. Of course, the cooler summer weather in the mountains was the first appeal before the use of air conditioning....

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Happy Birthday to Me

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Happy Birthday to Me

  Well, I guess I don’t need to tell you that I had a birthday bash that can’t be beat, back on Saturday, July 18 at Lake Gregory’s north shore patio. It was a whopper, that’s for sure, with some 200 invited guests, a catered dinner and a live band for those who...

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: Creating Worlds Playwright Festival, Aug. 13-16. tick,tick…BOOM!, Oct. 15-25. A Ghost Story, Dec. 17-20. Big Bear Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information, bigbeartheatreproject.org.   BLUE JAY Craft Fair: Every Saturday,...

Sheriff’s Log

Sheriff’s Log

Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers.   Man found stabbed at home dies at hospital — Suspects arrested for murder On Monday, Aug. 3, at about...

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