Communities

Celebrating the 4th and 100th

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Green Valley Lake used their annual parade on the Fourth of July as an opportunity to celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the town’s centennial. Founder Harry McMullen was portrayed...

Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce honors “Best of the Community”

Apr 18, 2026 | Front Page, Lake Arrowhead, Mountain Events

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Lake Arrowhead Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony during the Step Into Success Power Breakfast at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa last Thursday, April 9. The breakfast featured...

Town hall in Running Springs paves the way for civic involvement

Apr 18, 2026 | Mountain Events, Running Springs, State

By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Is this a familiar refrain in your house? “People are afraid to talk about their political standings,” said Diana Lee, the sheer force of nature behind the town hall meeting in Running Springs on Sunday,...

A Local Legend, lost: A tribute to Taylor Cole

Apr 18, 2026 | Obituaries

By Katie Carlin Our friend, Taylor Cole, a resident of Crestline, California, was killed on Easter Sunday. According to police reports, he was riding his motorcycle on Highway 138 when an unidentified driver illegally crossed into his lane and struck him head on. As...

Corks & Hops on the horizon

Apr 18, 2026 | Crestline, Mountain Events

By Rhea-Frances Tetley At the same time that the Crestline Chamber of Commerce is starting to make their plans for this year’s Jamboree Days, they are also setting their sights on Corks & Hops. The summer season of Corks & Hops will kick off on June 6....

April Crest Forest MAC meeting addresses community needs and concerns

Apr 18, 2026 | Crestline, Mountain Events

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) met in Crestline on Tuesday April 7th at 6:30 p.m. Council members attending were Sara Green, Tel Pressler, and Steve Garcia. The first to speak to the filled audience in the...

Bowling for dollars superhero style

Apr 9, 2026 | Crestline, Education, Front Page

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Thirteen teams competed at the Rim of the World Educational Foundation’s bowling tournament, held on March 28 at the Rim Bowling Center in Crestline. Each team of six bowlers was vying for the bragging rights of winning the...