By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor The Lake Arrowhead branch library in Blue Jay was the place to be for folks who are curious about the history behind a number of mountain spots. This was Russ Keller’s monthly historical presentation, sponsored by the Lake...
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Features
Estate Planning — The role of step-up in basis in living trusts in California
One of the most valuable yet often overlooked tax benefits in estate planning is the "step-up in basis." In California, where property values are often high and many residents use living trusts to manage and transfer their assets, understanding how the step-up in...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Rock N’ Roll Heaven
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, may go down in history as the Day the World Stopped Spinning. For me, it was the day my turntable began spinning out of control, in memory of Beach Boy Brian Wilson, who is likely rockin’ and rollin’ in heaven with his brothers, Carl and...
Those Were The Days — Economic downturn devastates Highland Mill, Part 2
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Highland Mill was built in the early 1890s by the Danaher brothers. They had to build a road with a trestle bridge over a deep gorge to get to the previously inaccessible virgin timber area near current day Running Springs. They...
Ask the realtor — CC&Rs, HOAs and home values—What mountain homeowners should know
At a recent meeting of the Mountain Resort Communities Association of Realtors, I was asked point blank why, as the local real estate columnist, I wasn't reporting on the ongoing fracas between the Arrowhead Woods Architectural Committee (AWAC) and a vocal group of...
Estate Planning — 3 questions to ask before creating your estate plan with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is great for generating meal plans or organizing workouts but, when it comes to something as important as your estate plan, you might want to think twice. Many people are tempted by do-it-yourself (DIY) legal tools and AI-generated estate...








