Summer concerts return to ignite the season
As winter lingers over Lake Arrowhead, the mountain settles into its familiar cold-weather rhythm – brisk mornings, hushed afternoons and evenings that arrive a little too early. The tempo of daily life softens and summer feels like a distant memory. Then, almost on...
Friday the 13th brings good fortune at donation drive
By Cecilia Ponce de Leon Special to the Alpine Mountaineer What some may consider an unlucky date turned into a day filled with generosity and community spirit as Mountain Transit and Rim of the World Veterans Outreach hosted a successful “Fill the Bus”...
Kindness shines through first winter storm
By Theresa Grant Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The first significant winter storm of the season swept through our mountain communities last week, leaving behind icy roads, fallen trees, vehicle accidents and more than a few anxious pet owners. While it...
Ask the realtor: Should you wait for lower mortgage rates?
If you’ve been watching mortgage rates like a hawk, you’re not alone. At the time of this article being written, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.01 percent. The week prior it was 6.09 percent and last month it averaged 6.04 percent, according to Freddie Mac’s...
