The demographics of homebuyers are shifting dramatically, as revealed in the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) recently released study titled “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2024.” These changes signal that expert guidance from an experienced Realtor is not...
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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Drop the Big One
Hope your Thanksgiving holiday is joyful and abundant with all the turkey and stuffing you could stuff down your throat. Thanksgiving at the stately Motley Manor is always a romantic affair. I always like to tell the Missus that whenever I see a turkey I want a leg,...
Estate Planning – Can a napkin be a will? Understanding holographic wills in California
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...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Thunderstruck
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...
Running Springs residents continue tradition of honoring veterans
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...
LAE students lend support to our troops
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...








