In California, the words “separate property” have a very specific legal meaning and understanding it matters, especially when planning what happens at death. Many families assume everything automatically goes to a spouse or that “the trust will handle it,” but...
According to astronomers, Asteroid Apophis, a ~340-meter (1,115 ft) near-Earth object will make an exceptionally close, safe flyby on April 13, 2029, passing within 32,000 km (20,000 miles) of Earth, closer than many geo-stationary satellites, only a short three years...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian This year is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Rim of the World Historical Society, which began in 1986. Their first outreach to share local history was the creation of the 1987 calendar. Last week the cover photo of...
Over the past 90 days, just over half of all homes sold in Running Springs closed between $300,000 and $400,000. That single price band accounted for 20 of the community’s 39 sales, clearly defining where the center of the local housing market currently sits. That...
Many Californians create a living trust with a simple goal: make things easier for their family. But one issue catches families by surprise: What happens if the trust doesn’t have enough money to pay off debts, liens or mortgages at death, even when the trust says...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Rim of the World Historical Society began 40 years ago, in 1986, to preserve the unique history of the west end of the San Bernardino Mountain area and to share it with others. They have done that in several ways, resulting...
