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Financial Focus: Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals

Cybercriminals are after your money. They're getting smarter and increasingly using AI. But you can stay a step ahead. Scammers often troll for consumers; it's called phishing. Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts or calls. And verify requests through a...

The Castle: A place to relax in the forest

Jul 3, 2024 | Business

By Mary-Justine Lanyon When Arsine and Ben Shirvanian purchased what is known as The Castle in the Forest in 2015, it was largely unfinished. Renowned local designer and builder Ron Dolman had started construction on the large home in 1999. Due to the 2008 global...

Welcome to MiniBear: Your mile-high hospitality concierge

Jul 3, 2024 | Business

Quirky business hours, late night arrivals and inclement weather are all too common in our mountains. Out of these concerns was born MiniBear – a concierge service from Littlebear Bottleshop that caters to short-term rental guests and second-homeowners. “Our curated...

First Fridays return to The Lake House

Jul 3, 2024 | Business

The first First Friday of the season will take place at The Lake House this Friday, July 5. For this event only the event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. due to the fireworks that evening over Lake Arrowhead. Owners Robin and John Lyles invite residents and guests to come...

Open house at California Bank & Trust

Jun 26, 2024 | Business

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Lake Arrowhead Village branch of California Bank & Trust held an open house reception where they invited real estate agents, escrow agents and the general home-buying public to an early afternoon reception where they shared...