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...
Sprucing up the grounds at VOE
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The grounds at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School have been known for years for their gardens. Over the past year, community member Karina Lewis has been volunteering in the garden, something she plans to keep doing. “I am a student at Cal...
Hwy 18 to be closed
Caltrans has issued a notice to mountain motorists that the Burnt Mill maintenance crews will be conducting a crack seal operation on Highway 18 from Monday, Sept. 9 to Thursday, Sept. 12. The work, which will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will necessitate a...
Balancing school, fall sports and your child’s mental health – Tips to help parents support their student’s success
By Dr. Archana Dubey Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare of California The fall season is upon us, teens have gone back to school and many are also gearing up for the sports season. Participating in sports, whether casual play or organized athletics, can be...
Bringing the magic of music to the mountain
The Arrowhead Arts Association Fall Festival symphonic concert will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” Arrowhead Arts has engaged the director of the Riverside Philharmonic,...
The mountain’s own comic convention
Raffle winners pose with their prizes at the Lake Arrowhead Comic Convention at the branch library in Blue Jay. Kids enjoyed the comic-themed craft stations. If they checked out any of the pre-bundled stacks of graphic novels (or any other 10 items), they were...











