Government

Measure Q: Your questions answered about the future of Mountains Community Hospital

Community presentations have generated an overwhelmingly favorable response as residents learn more about the hospital’s modernization project, financing plan and the stakes of the November 3 election. With Election Day approaching, Residents for Measure Q is...

Run Through the Pines attracts over 400 runners

Aug 13, 2026 | Crestline, Front Page, Mountain Events

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The 47th annual Run Through the Pines on Aug. 8 kicked off at 7:58 a.m. following an outstanding rendition of the National Anthem at the starting gate of the 2.7-mile loop around Lake Gregory. Overall winners in the men’s 10k race...

Lions Club shows appreciation for Crestline

Aug 13, 2026 | Crestline

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crestline Lions Club is always seeking new ways to connect with and to benefit the local community. They recently held another successful Community Appreciation Day in Crestline. Four years ago, they decided to show...

Sheriff’s Log

Aug 13, 2026 | Local

Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. Man found stabbed at home dies at hospital — Suspects arrested for murder On Monday, Aug. 3, at about...

Backpack giveaway slated for this Saturday

Aug 5, 2026 | Communities, Crestline

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer With the end of summer vacation rapidly approaching, Rim of the World Unified School District students are scheduled to return to their classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 12. In an effort to get students ready to return to class,...