Government

County Fire to oversee fire hazard abatement program

Submitted by Chris Prater Firefighter/Paramedic, Public Information Officer Recently, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District assumed oversight of the San Bernardino County Fire Hazard Abatement Program. The transition moves administrative and...

Community feedback sought about short-term rentals

Jul 20, 2023 | County

By Mike Harris - Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The impact of short-term rentals on the housing stock in mountain communities will be investigated by San Bernardino County, with two public meetings planned in early August: one in Crestline and the other in Lake...

LAKE ARROWHEAD MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Homeowners urged to create defensible space

Jul 16, 2023 | Local

By Mary-Justine Lanyon The July 4th weekend was relatively quiet. That was the report from law enforcement representatives at the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council meeting on July 7. Lt. Craig Harris of the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station said they had just one...

RIM OF THE WORLD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – Proposed bond measure deemed feasible

Jul 5, 2023 | Local

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Following a survey of registered voters within the boundaries of the Rim school district, True North Research has determined that floating a bond measure in 2024 would be feasible. A total of 434 surveys were completed. Overall, 92 percent of...

‘We are here for you’

Jul 5, 2023 | Local

In October 1962, fire protection became the second service provided for the Running Springs community by the Running Springs Water District at a local level. Until that time, fire protection for the area had been provided by an all-volunteer fire department comprised...