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Estate Planning: Can a family member attend an estate lanning meeting or pay for someone else’s estate plan?

One of the most common questions I receive is whether an adult child, sibling, friend or other trusted person may attend an estate planning meeting or pay for a loved one's estate plan. The answer is yes, but only with appropriate safeguards. Under California law, an...
It Never Rains in California

It Never Rains in California

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor   At least it never rains here according to the 1972 song by Albert Hammond. But those of us who have been on the mountain over the past few weeks have experienced an unusually wet holiday season. Visitors who were hoping for snow...

Congratulations to the artists

Congratulations to the artists

The results are in! Elijah Martinez – who placed first in the TK through Grade 2 Art for Peace contest on the mountain – and Colton Stekkinger – who placed first in the Grade 3 through 5 contest – each placed third in the Rotary District 5330-level Art for Peace...

Masonic Lodge installs officers

Masonic Lodge installs officers

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   The Rim of the World Masonic Lodge #711 in Twin Peaks held their 76th installation of officers on Dec. 27, when they also celebrated the Feast of St. John. The lodge room was filled with Masons, visitors and guests. The Hiram...

CHP Maximum Enforcement turns minimum

CHP Maximum Enforcement turns minimum

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer   The California Highway Patrol’s annual Christmas and New Year’s weekend Maximum Enforcement Periods (MEP) yielded minimal results this year, said CHP Public Information Officer Devin Julien- Rohman. He speculated that extreme...

Historical Society to celebrate 40 years in 2026

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   As the year 2026 begins, it will be a year filled with many anniversaries nationally and locally.  The USA’s 250th anniversary will be July 4 and celebrated by Jamboree Days in Crestline and fireworks over the lakes. The...

Some family reunions are more sobering than others

Some family reunions are more sobering than others

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   Crestline resident Julianne Homokay has always been a creative person. As a girl, she discovered journaling and poetry. In college, the Connecticut native earned a degree in theater with a concentration in musical theater performance. Her...

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