What was that in the sky?
On Feb. 21 at 6 a.m. a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base north of Lompoc in a push toward sending 25 mini Starlink satellites into a polar orbit. Ninety such missions are planned for 2026. The rocket could be seen from Crestline.
Those Were The Days: 1910 — Much was happening on the mountaintop
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian As the summer of 1910 progressed, the mountains were filled with campers, who arrived in their wagons. Skyland Campground, with its new water source, was a popular because 1910 was the year Haley’s Comet was visible and what...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: The Ants Go Marching
Nothing is more irritating to me than ants invading my kitchen pantry and getting into my Honey Smacks and Frosted Flakes. Although, the song “Who Let The Dogs Out” comes pretty close, as does “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” It happens like clockwork following a...
Estate Planning: Are you too young for an estate plan? Why starting early matters
Many people think estate planning is something only older adults or the wealthy need to worry about. The reality is that life can be unpredictable and even young adults should have a basic estate plan in place. College students, young couples – married or unmarried –...
