In California, an unexpected yet legally valid will can be written on something as informal as a napkin. Known as a "napkin will," this kind of document may be accepted by the court if it meets the requirements of a holographic will under state law. What is a...
It’s not too often that you get thunder and lightning around these parts but, good grief Charlie Brown, last weekend’s thunder and lightning storm, along with hail, was what I like to call, “gnarly.” Reminds me of growing up in the OC back in the 60s, when we had...
By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On Nov. 11, residents of Running Springs gathered around the town's monument site and flagpole to honor the nation’s veterans in what has become a beloved tradition. “Thank you, everyone, for coming today to honor our...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Staff members and students at Lake Arrowhead Elementary School have embarked on a project in which useful donated items are shipped to Rim graduates who are serving in the armed forces, overseas. LAE kindergarten teacher Kathy Flores...
Dear Sidney, I’ve been up and down this mountain since Grandpa bought a vacation cabin in Crestline circa 1954. From 39th and Arrowhead in San Bernardino, we’d all pile into the red and white boat of a Buick and head up the mountain from 40th Street. Not long of a...
Even though it’s not considered polite to discuss religion or politics, especially in a mixed crowd, I feel compelled to do so today. As for the recent election, I was rooting for Pedro…perhaps I should explain… Pedro was a young high school student in a 2004...
