Communities
Major improvements for Leisure Shores
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Funding for new heating and air conditioning units and major repairs to a very leaky roof at the Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club have been approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. At its Aug....
Fire lays waste to Crestline hotel
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer A late-night blaze of unknown origin incinerated a 1930s-era hotel in the 23800 block of Lake Drive in Crestline on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The fire, first reported around 11 p.m., elicited an immediate response from San Bernardino...
SOFA volunteers clean up the highway
On Aug. 25, board members and supporters of the Save Our Forest Association (SOFA) spent the morning cleaning trash from the Rim of the World Scenic Byway – Highway 18. Pictured are volunteers Melodee S., Scott S., Heather S., Amy G., Lori S., Lyn D. and Alex H....
Construction begins on Goodwin’s new roof
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The demolition work is done, and now workers are pouring truckloads of concrete into deep, wide footings to support the new, stronger roof for the remodeled Goodwin and Son’s Market in Crestline. Heavier, taller...
Stand with Rebuilding Together
By Timothy Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities In the past few years, our mountain communities have had some tough times, such as COVID, unseasonable rain and snow, building damage and personal tragedies. Through it all, we have stood mountain strong. Our...
John Richard Beresford. October 9, 1929 – August 2023
John Richard Beresford, “Coach B,” was born on October 9, 1929, in Munson, Penn. When the horrible World War II was brewing, John’s family, in 1940, moved to Philipsburg, Penn., a working-class town, where John’s family and many others worked in factories, producing...









