By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The election on Nov. 5, 1974, would decide if Lake Arrowhead would have to be lowered by 70 feet because of an unsafe dam, or if the community would tax itself a $7 million bond issue to build a new dam downstream from the old...
Just finished watching an episode of Pawn Stars on the History Channel (Channel 28) in which some dude was wearing a red Energy Dome hat of sorts, made famous by 80s techno band Devo. Most folks probably don’t even know that Pawn Stars is still on the air. However, it...
You and your spouse built a life together. Your estate plan probably assumes that when one of you dies, the other will carry on. But what happens if you die in the same accident or only days apart? It is an uncomfortable question, but answering it now can spare your...
Real estate value is about more than square footage, location or the latest kitchen remodel. It's also about the community surrounding that home. After all, what keeps property values from riding a death-defying rollercoaster? And why do people choose one neighborhood...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The decision to build Papoose Lake and Dam was not easy. Contention between residents and Boise Cascade was spirited and time was of the essence as the California Department of Safety of Dams (DSOD) was threatening to begin...
Many parents consider adding an adult child to the deed to their home. It sounds simple: If the child is already on title, transferring the house later should be easier and perhaps probate can be avoided. But adding a child to a deed during your lifetime can create...
