By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The mountain communities have many gift shops; some are souvenir shops, some are crafts shops, some have a variety of antique and new items, while others are consignment stores with a variety of items from many small businesses....
Biden, Garvey, Obernolte, Rowe prevail in countywide voting
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer President Joe Biden, U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey, Congressman Jay Obernolte and Supervisor Dawn Rowe surpassed their opponents, if only by slim margins, in last week’s “Super Tuesday” California primary election on March 5,...
Students get up close and personal with artists
Students in TK through fifth grade at Lake Arrowhead Elementary School are being given an extraordinary opportunity to learn about renowned artists right in their classroom. Through the Meet the Masters program, the students most recently studied Frederic Remington....
ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOCIATION – Decorum urged at board meeting
By Mary-Justine Lanyon President Alan Kaitz began the Feb. 24 meeting of the Arrowhead Lake Association board of directors by asking for decorum. “It is imperative,” Kaitz said, “that we maintain a respectful tone in our comments. Failure to adhere to that may result...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Act Naturally
I’m watching the Academy Awards show as I write this week’s weak musing. I say weak only because I rarely go to the movies since the closing of Blue Jay Cinema. By the way, I don’t plan on shopping at that so-called discount supermarket that plans to open in its...
Estate Planning -4 essential strategies for protecting your family’s assets
Asset protection planning is often thought to be a concern only for the ultra-wealthy. However, the reality is that individuals with more modest assets may be at even greater risk of financial devastation if they are not properly protected. For example, a $50,000...
Dear Sidney – 03/14/2024
I’m crushed, angry and coming to the end of understanding. I’m tired of being silent, when I want to fight back and scream, but I don’t because of my fear of being estranged from my only child, my son, and from his 2-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, the mother of my...
Ask the realtor -Navigating the maze of mortgage rates: A clear guide for homebuyers
In the world of real estate, understanding how mortgage rates are determined can seem like deciphering an enigmatic puzzle. As the Federal Reserve toggles its rates, the public's confusion often mounts. Is now the time to buy? Should you lock in a rate? Let’s...








