No sooner has the Thanksgiving turkey been eaten than attention gets turned to Christmas. And what better way to do that than to celebrate with a Christmas tree lighting. The first one of the season on the mountain will take place at Lake Arrowhead Village on Friday,...
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors got a jump on winter by unanimously approving the purchase of eight pieces of heavy snow-removal equipment. The action provides the county Department of Public Works with $2.5 million to fund the purchase of up to four...
By Mike Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer It was 248 years ago on Nov. 10, 1775, at Tun Tavern that the Continental Marines were officially formed. As the first order of business Samuel Nicholas became commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern owner...
To help with creating the cards you’ll be sending around the globe this holiday season, the Mountain Sunrise Rotary Club is holding a photo session on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Twin Peaks Community Center. Bring your own smart phone or camera and...
By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities If you missed this year’s deadline for Rebuilding Day 2024, your Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities board has extended the deadline to Nov. 30. If you need help with those minor repairs around your...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Now that fall’s cooler nights have arrived, many mountain residents are thinking about stocking up on firewood for their fireplaces for winter. There are many choices when buying a cord of firewood – hard or soft wood, seasoned or...
