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Jazz resonates over the lake
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor They were two perfect evenings – cooler temperatures, a light breeze, lots of great food and drink, conversations with friends and, of course, spectacular jazz. The occasion was the Blue Jay Jazz Festival, which took place at Tavern Bay...
Get those fishing rods ready
What would have been the 19th VFW Post 9624 Auxiliary trout derby is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4 beginning at 7 a.m.; the last weigh-in will be at 1:30 p.m. “This would be the 19th year,” said organizer Jeff Yoder, “but with COVID we weren’t able to hold it in...
Greetings from Crestline!
Louie Solano, left, and Wes Abarca, owner, of Genesis Mural Co., put the finishing touches on the new “Greetings from Crestline” mural located at the front of Goodwin and Son’s Market. Goodwin’s manager and vice president Mike Johnstone said Goodwin’s wanted to...
The return of Mountain Top Days
Mountain Top Days returned to Running Springs with a parade on Friday night, Aug. 6 that was bigger than ever, followed by the farmers market and games on Saturday. Here is a selection of photos that capture the spirit of the celebration. Grand Marshal Laura Dyberg...
Labadie memorial backpack giveaway deemed successful
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer The Dennis Labadie memorial backpack giveaway went off without a hitch last Saturday, Aug. 7, at the office of Crestline Real Estate at the intersection of Old Mill Road, Knapp’s Cutoff and Lake Drive. The line moved quickly as the...
Savoring the view from the top at Snow Valley
By RICH CASSONESpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer Kevin Somes has a lot on his plate. Winter is just around the corner and, as vice president and general manager of Snow Valley Mountain Resort, he takes a hands-on role getting everything ready. That means business...










