By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The dedication of the Rim of the World Drive in the San Bernardino Mountains in 1915 opened mountain access by motorized auto traffic on compacted dirt roads. The eastern end of the road had formerly been the Metcalf and...
Serving as a family trustee is often described as an “honor” but, in reality, it is also a demanding legal job. A trustee is responsible for managing trust assets, following the instructions in the trust document, communicating with beneficiaries, keeping detailed...
Now that the holidays have passed us by, it’s time to climb into my Time Machine and transport myself into the future. Don’t worry, I’ll be back again someday. Perhaps we’ll all meet again someday. Let’s see now, how do I strap myself in? I sure wouldn’t want to go...
As 2025 came to a close, I was thinking about last year’s New Year’s column, when I wrote about a simple plaque that hung in my grandparents’ home and how its message became part of my understanding of what “home” truly means. I described how, as a child, I’d walk...
When it comes to estate planning, not all plans are created equal. In California, a well-crafted estate plan does more than just transfer assets; it protects your loved ones, ensures your wishes are honored and addresses potential conflicts before they arise. There is...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The San Bernardino Mountains have over the past 106 years been in the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day numerous times. The first mountain area Rose Parade entry was in 1920, promoting visiting Big Bear. The “float” was...
