May 7, 2024 CRL (Paraphernalia) Lake Dr/Rocky Dell Dr – Deputy contacted subjects from previous vehicle check in front of the Crestline Smoke Shop – suspect consented to a search of the vehicle – while searching the vehicle, a black case was found under the...
Dear Sidney – 05/23/2024
I’m in a bit of a pickle. A house on the block has been taken over by a family of squatters. They live there openly. What utilities they have on, I don’t know. It’s not quite a clandestine operation, as there are many candles involved. The fireplace chimney collapsed...
Estate Planning – Questions and answers about wills
Q: Do I need to create a new will if I move to another state? A: While a validly executed will should be honored across state lines, the laws governing wills and estates can vary from state to state. As such, it's advisable to have your will reviewed by an estate...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Who Let the Dogs Out
Unleashed dogs wandering our streets and yards always raise concerns about public safety, as well as the stinky little piles they leave behind, whether they are wandering alone or in packs, not to mention that it’s against the law. It’s bad enough when it’s just your...
Ask the Realtor – The real estate market: Then and now
In May 2020, our local real estate market was just beginning to feel the effects of the pandemic lockdown. Nationally, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.15 percent. Fast forward to May 2024, and the market dynamics have shifted...
Light-filled Retreat
https://www.cbskyridge.com/for-sale/1208-klondike-drive-lake-arrowhead-ca-92352/10369-4999906 "Welcome to your light-filled retreat in the serene surroundings of Lake Arrowhead! This inviting four-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of modern comforts...
VOE Science Night features fun games and food
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Valley of Enchantment Elementary School’s Science Night on Thursday, April 25 turned out to be a cornucopia of hands-on-fun, games and catered food enjoyed by over 100 students, teachers and family members who showed up for the...
Mountain-focused radio station has launched on ‘Top of the Rock’
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer If you’re like me, the only disappointing thing about the ascent up the hill back to our mountain homes is that the radio stations begin to fuzz out and disappear, leaving us with precious few options. As much as I...







