By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Part 2 of 3 Francis (Frank) Talmadge led a life of adventure, hard work, financial success leaving a legacy impacting the mountain area into the middle of the 20th century. Talmadge worked in and helped others build their...
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Ask the realtor — Clearing the air: Social media, property posts and what the law really says
A recent Facebook dust-up gave me the perfect excuse to set the record straight on something every California real estate licensee should already know: What we can and cannot do when it comes to posting about properties for sale on social media. Specifically, what’s...
Veterans enjoy a day a fishing
Several mountain veterans recently enjoyed a day of fishing at Tavern Bay Beach Club. Cliff “Doc” Bennett, who founded the Rim of the World Veterans Outreach, shared these thoughts on the day. We first were able to do this event about six years ago thanks to the...
Ask the realtor — When AI gets it wrong: The danger of trusting online home values
In today’s world of convenience and tech-driven tools, artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere – from your phone to your fridge and, now, your finances. But did you know that a primitive form of AI has been quietly influencing real estate decisions for decades...
Estate Planning — What happens to your social media accounts when you die?
In today’s digital world, social media accounts hold memories, conversations and personal history. But what happens to them when you pass away? Each platform has its own policies and, without planning, your loved ones may face challenges managing or closing your...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — A Foggy Day in London Town
All of this pea soup fog we’ve been getting of late has really got me down. Don’t know whether I’m up or down, especially when I’m trying to drive safely out on the Rim and can’t see a blasted thing, except fog lights coming at me and taillights in front of me....








