BIG BEAR Big Bear Valley Republican Assembly: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Big Bear Elks Lodge, 40611 Village Drive. Guest speaker: former Sen. Mike Morrell. Open to the public; $5 entry fee. CRESTLINE Time with Trustees: Valley of Enchantment Elementary School,...
Sheriff’s Log – 02/15/2024
January 30, 2024 CRL (Missing Person) Nesthorn Dr – Subject one was drinking alcohol with his family friend at incident location - Subject’s mother passed away approximately two weeks ago and subject emotionally has not handled her passing well - when Subject two woke...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Fixing a Hole
Well, I’d like to congratulate the county Road Department for the fine job they did on filling in last winter’s potholes and resurfacing Lake Drive in Crestline. Also, kudos to Caltrans for repairing all of the potholes on our state highways. But wait, there’s more –...
Estate Planning – 5 common estate planning concerns for your second (or more) marriage
As divorce rates climb to approximately 50 percent in the U.S. and individuals embark on second or third marriages, blended families are becoming increasingly prevalent. Whether formed through remarriage, adoption or relationships that transcend legal definitions,...
Dear Sidney – 02/15/2024
My mother is continuing to ruin my life. It’s like a sickness. She wants to control everything I do, say, or think. I am not a teenager; I’m 35 years old and for the first time in love and want to get married. Of course, she has nothing good to say about my fiancé....
Ask the Realtor – Navigating the challenges of selling your home: Why professional help matters
Selling a home is often seen as a formidable task, and rightly so. From setting the right price to handling complex paperwork, the process can be overwhelming, especially for those considering the "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) route. In my experience as a real estate...
Bomb cyclone attacks mountain communities
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Last week’s series of rain and snowstorms, powered by an atmospheric river that originated in the Hawaiian Islands, swirled northeastward toward Northern California. There its 100-mile-per-hour bomb cyclone gusts wreaked havoc on the...
Twin Peaks sheriff’s deputy receives lifesaving award
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer On Dec. 20, 2022, Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station Deputy Victoria Twardowski was dispatched to a residence in Twin Peaks in response to a report of a subject who had overdosed on an unknown narcotic. Upon arrival, Twardowski discovered...
