We understand that a group known as Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is planning a protest on our mountain on Sept. 16-18 in response to the tragic shooting of Lauri Carleton in Cedar Glen. They also plan on protesting at some local churches and at Rim High School. The...
Editorial
OPINION – Why Pride celebrations are necessary and important
By Kayla Carroll - Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The 4th annual Lake Arrowhead Pride Festival was wonderful and joyous. I had such a good time being surrounded by support and love. Growing up in these mountains, I have never seen so many people like me. People who...
Dear Editor, Vickie Vargas
Here it is Thursday, March 23, and we just got hit with more snow and rain, and more snow is predicted. So, while we are dealing with destroyed homes and structures, we now have more snow to clear out. It seems to be never-ending. In addition, our creeks are raging...
Expressing gratitude for help received
By Aaron Creighton Publisher My father always said that, when you ask for help and someone gives it, you should be grateful and let them know it. I think that certainly applies in relation to the emergency response we received to the once in 50-year blizzard that hit...