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Those Were The Days: Early day camping in the mountains

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian When the first sawmills were established in the mountains, in the 1850-80s, they were only operated during the good weather months (after the last snow) and closed around harvest time in the valley or at the first snow. Some...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Summer in the City

Jun 26, 2024 | Uncle Mott

It’s fun watching the squirrels run amok, up, down and around the trees this time of the year…Hey, it’s better than imitating a manhole cover on Crest Forest Drive. And it’s not uncommon to see them gathering acorn nuts but, it was so hot the...

Dear Sidney – 06/27/2024

Jun 26, 2024 | Dear Sidney

Well, I thought I had found my soul mate until she came out of the closet. Everything was going so well. We kayak; we hike; we love dogs and bird watching; and I thought we were going to love each other. And then I stupidly became her friend on Facebook and BOOM, it...

Ask The Realtor – Understanding California’s financial protections for homeowners

Jun 26, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Are you a homeowner looking for a way to potentially reduce your tax liability and reduce costs? It would be a good idea to consult with your tax or financial advisor about the California Homestead Exemption and the California Homeowner’s Exemption to determine...