By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Professor “Uncle” Billy Stephen was a personality who lived and entertained vacationers and full-time residents alike in the mountains around the turn of the 20th century. The title of “Uncle” bestowed upon him by visitors and locals...
Many couples in California build full lives together without getting married. They share homes, finances and long-term plans, often assuming that commitment alone creates legal protection. Unfortunately, California law does not work that way. Marriage and registered...
Some folks never tire of complaining about the rain. They complain when there’s not enough, and they complain again when we finally get some and they want it to stop. I call them “Complainers.” Yes, we’ve had more than our fair share of precipitation in the last few...
BLUE JAY Craft Fair: Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting, in the US Bank parking lot on North Bay Road at Hwy 189, next to Grocery Outlet. Interested new vendors should talk with Chuck at the event. CRESTLINE Chili Cook-Off: Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m.,...
Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer “Purple Mountains Majesty” is the theme for this year’s Jamboree Days in Crestline. The first meeting of the year, to get ready for the July 3 and 4th parade and fireworks extravaganza, was held at the Crestline Chamber of...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Change is imminent at the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District. Catherine Cerri has been the general manager of the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District for the past nine years. Prior to that, she was the LACSD finance...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Last year, Chad Logan of Logan Construction sponsored what he called the Community Giveback. In announcing the event, he said that “thisunique initiative aims to bless the families of our mountain communities with day-to-day household...
