By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Part 1 of 3 Francis (Frank) Lebaron Talmadge first saw the San Bernardino Mountains in 1853 after many months on the trail. A noted hunter, Talmadge had supplied the westward wagon train with fresh meat shot by “Foxsong,” his...
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Lake Arrowhead Village through the ages
By Mary-Justine Lanyon. Editor As he began his historical presentation on April 17, Russ Keller reminded the audience at the library in Blue Jay that James Mooney – who owned Little Bear Lake and developed the Little Bear Resort – died in 1919 during the flu...
Those Were The Days — John Dexter, a man who made this mountain better
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer John Dexter, who was born in San Bernardino on Feb. 16, 1892, attended school in San Bernardino where he graduated from the eighth grade. He remained an avid reader and learner his whole life. His first mountain trip was to...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Drive My Car
I have some serious reservations about these so-called “self-driving cars” that are already being operated on our highways and byways and the so-called “driverless trucks” that will soon be unleashed upon our nation’s highways. You won’t see me motoring around in a...
Estate Planning — Hiring a lawyer: What flat fees, hourly fees and retainer billing could mean
Finding the right lawyer can feel overwhelming, especially in urgent situations. You want an attorney who understands your needs, but you also have to consider legal costs and whether they can provide long-term support. Understanding different legal billing models –...
Ask the realtor — Real estate buzzwords that deserve a tariff
This week, let’s look at the lighter side of real estate. We all need a bit of levity – especially in a profession that often takes itself way too seriously. So, with respectful apologies to my peers, and a wink toward today’s overblown headlines, I present: Words and...








