We’ve all heard the phrase: “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” In the world of investing, it’s solid advice. Unfortunately, some people misinterpret this wisdom. They spread money across multiple financial institutions, working with several financial advisors....
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor In 1985, 115 veteran athletes gathered for the first National Veterans Golden Age Games. Last month, the largest group of veteran athletes ever – 1,338 – met in Tampa, Fla., for the 40th such games. Among those athletes were two...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Last March, Mountains Community Hospital surveyed a random sample of likely voters in the November 2026 election, asking them how likely they would be to vote for a bond measure to fund the repayment of MCH’s USDA loan. That loan is...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The celebration of life for Michael (Mick) Hill attracted a standing room-only crowd of his friends, his fellow volunteers, working acquaintances and many people whose lives he touched in various ways. The service led by...
As we head into another fire season, one question keeps coming up from clients: "How expensive is fire insurance up here?" It's a practical question, especially as insurance premiums have become a growing part of the monthly cost of homeownership. But surprisingly,...
By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer On Tuesday, June 30, some 30 high school-age Project BLU (Black, Latino and Urban) students from San Bernardino toured the Mountain History Museum. BLU was founded in 2001 to address higher education challenges faced by Black and...
By Rhonda L. Randall, D.O. Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Crestline’s Grand Poobah has been chosen for 2026 – Caleb Morgan, who was sponsored by the Rim of the World Sports Bar. This is a trifecta for the Sports Bar as last year’s 2025 Poobah was community volunteer Alan Mairs, and...
