Business

Financial Focus: Inflation-fighting strategies for retirees

Inflation may run high or low, but it’s pretty much always around — and it’s particularly concerning if you’re a retiree. How can you help protect yourself from the rising cost of living? Start by looking at your investment portfolio. Even if you’ve adjusted it to a...

It’s locals day at SkyPark

May 1, 2026 | Business, Communities, Skyforest

If you have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to go to SkyPark at Santa’s Village, that time has come. Friday, May 8 is locals day at the adventure park. Mountain residents with proof of residency from Crestline to Big Bear will be admitted free of charge on...

Sparky Sparks appointed MCH Foundation president

Apr 2, 2026 | Business, Communities, Lake Arrowhead

The Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan “Sparky” Sparks as the new president of the Foundation’s board of directors. Sparks succeeds Peter Venturini, who joined the board in 2017 and served as president beginning in...

Keller Williams opens new office in Crestline

Apr 2, 2026 | Business, Communities, Crestline, Front Page

By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer The Keller Williams Real Estate office in Crestline, at the corner of Lake Drive and Lake Gregory Drive, proudly held a Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony last week. It was attended by members of the Crestline Chamber of Commerce,...

Meeting the needs of the changing body

Apr 2, 2026 | Business, Cedar Glen, Communities

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor It seems only fitting that Jessica Bazan has purchased Mag.Pi from the family of Lauri Carleton, who was murdered on Aug. 18, 2023. Bazan and Carleton, who owned the Cedar Glen shop, were friends. Now Bazan runs both the mountain shop and...