Story and Photos By Cat Robertson Staff Writer Maria Tapia is a remarkable woman. She has an amazing amount of faith in God, which is evident in many aspects of her life. It was her great faith that led her family to open Tapia’s Red Cabin in downtown Running...
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Practice and technique pay off at the Mountain Top Days bucket brigade
By Derek JohnsonSpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer A variety of games for kids and adults were held at the Running Springs Mountain Top Days on Aug. 6 at the farmers market. Kids enjoyed games like Rolling Rims, Rim Toss, the Tricycle Cone Race and the Soaked Sponge...
‘Ride the Rim’ is Mountain Top Days theme
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer The community of Running Springs invites everyone to come up and celebrate their Mountain Top Days on Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6. The theme for this year is “Ride the Rim,” a nod to their unique location at the intersection...
Havenwood: amazing new shops and event location
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer Only 50 yards off busy Highway 18 in Running Springs is the solitude of Havenwood, a new bookstore and gift shop complex, where owner Becky Morgan welcomes all, with a unique selection of unusual décor and reading materials....
Rim Special Athletes hosts veterans at Snow Valley
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer Returning home from being in a battle zone can be difficult and may have long lasting impacts, especially if injured or disabled. During the winter, the Rim Special Athletes program offers some of those veterans an opportunity at a...
Community Recognition Awards presented by Running Springs Chamber
Installation of 2021-2022 officers By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer At their annual installation and community recognitions dinner, Kevin Somes was installed for the 18th year as president of the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. “I am honored the community...









