By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian As the United States was declaring its independence from England in 1776, Father Francisco Tomas H. Garces was exploring the Inland Empire of California. He was searching for a route from New Spain, where the mission San Xavier del Bac...
By Cecilia Ponce de Leon Publisher Amanda Cessor is a talented and inspiring local author residing in Crestline. Known for her heartfelt storytelling, she recently celebrated the launch of her latest novel, With Love, Juniper, at an event hosted at the Top Knot salon...
Are you curious about the history of the mountain communities? The Lake Arrowhead Friends of the Library are presenting a series of informal history talks on the third Thursdays of the month. Attendance is free. The first such talk was postponed due to the power...
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer From her self-professed “magic cabin” in Twin Peaks, Renaissance woman Sara Beers took her career in a new creative direction, writing and publishing her first children’s book, Amongst the Trees. As stated right...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Most mountain residents know the Yaamava Resort and Casino is operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. However, few know those Serranos formerly lived on this mountain. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians named...
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel International award-winning coloratura soprano Kirsten Ashley Wiest shared the gift of her music in a recital on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran church. Arriving early for the recital, I asked Wiest what began her journey into...
