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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Albert the Kat

It’s springtime and my cat, Albert, has been aching to go outside and enjoy this nice weather. Ya’ know when he wants to exit our home. (OK, who is trained here?) He just jumps up on the back of the couch and puts his furry paw on the door handle like he plans on...

What you need to know – FREE home insurance workshop

Jul 9, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

On Saturday, July 13, the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council will host a home insurance workshop at the Robert Hootman Community Center in Running Springs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited – registration is required. Andrea Valdes, an outreach analyst with the...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Mountaineer Days

Jul 8, 2024 | Uncle Mott

So, I was thumbing through a June 2004 edition of The Mountaineer, a bi-monthly magazine published by The Alpenhorn News, a predecessor to the Alpine Mountaineer, which you are reading right now, or else you wouldn’t know any of this good stuff. Well, as it turns out,...

Dear Sidney – 04/11/2024

Jul 8, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I’m 11 years old and I’m already five feet ten inches tall. Everybody thinks I’m in high school, but I’m still in sixth grade. Even my mom, who is five feet tall, questions just where I came from. Dad wants to sign me up for a girl’s summer basketball team, but Mom...

Ask The Realtor – Navigating California’s best first-time homebuyer loan options

Jul 8, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Buying your first home in California is an exciting journey, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the various loan programs available. Understanding the most popular options can make the process smoother and more manageable. Here, we’ll break down three of the most...