Special to the Alpine Mountaineer After more than two years of anticipation, Kuffel Canyon Coffee has officially opened its doors, bringing artisan coffee, specialty teas, and a welcoming community atmosphere to the mountain region. Located within the Kuffel...
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Financial Focus: Five questions that could change how you see retirement
Retirement is about more than saving. It's also about knowing what you're saving for. If you're within five to ten years of retirement, now is the time to start building a plan around the life you want. Ask yourself these five questions to help shape your retirement...
Financial Focus: Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wisely
As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that's more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely. Credit cards build...
Financial Focus: Saving for retirement: Are you Guessing or Planning?
How much do you need to save for retirement? Rather than picking a number out of thin air, $1 million for example, find a number that will support the lifestyle you envision. Begin by imagining your daily routine: Where are you living? Are you still in your current...
It’s locals day at SkyPark
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
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...







