By Mary-Justine Lanyon Just before enjoying a lunch of ham, scalloped potatoes, Harvard beets, green bean casserole, salad and a variety of desserts, members of the Golden Oaks Senior Citizens who had donned “ugly” sweaters lined up to be judged. Following...
Local Government
Blue Jay holiday parade celebrates 45 years
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer This year’s 45th annual Blue Jay holiday parade stepped off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 with more than 1,000 men, women and children in attendance. This year’s theme was “Our House is a Very, Very, Very Fine House.” Leading the...
New leadership at Mountain High and RVA
By Mary-Justine Lanyon There’s a new face in the principal’s office at Mountain High School this school year. Jeremy Montiel is at the helm of the continuation high school as its alternative education specialist. The trustees, Montiel said, were looking for...
LAKE ARROWHEAD MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL – Recognizing generosity and kindness
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When the Line Fire was pushing toward Running Springs, the incident commander and Chief Daniel Munsey pulled in an additional 15 strike teams – about 300 more firefighters. They needed a place to stay. “That’s where Pali Mountain came...
Light up your house or business
Residents and businesses in Running Springs, Arrowbear and Green Valley Lake are invited to participate in the holiday lighting contest sponsored by the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Get in the spirit of the season by decking your home or business with...
DUI arrests up sharply over holiday weekend
California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers from the Arrowhead Area office in Running Springs made seven arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs (DUI) during the CHP’s recent four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend maximum enforcement period (MEP)....









