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...

Sheriff’s Log

Jun 3, 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. Adult human bone found during site survey On Wednesday, May 27, at 10:16 a.m., deputies from the Highland...

Last week to nominate a Citizen of the Year

Jun 3, 2026 | Crestline

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer This is the last week to nominate those outstanding Crestline residents who have shown themselves to be a positive contribution to the community and deserve to be the Citizen of the Year for 2026. Anyone can nominate a...

Corks & Hops returning to Crestline

May 27, 2026 | Crestline, Mountain Events

By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer Presented by the Crestline Chamber of Commerce, the ever-popular Corks & Hops craft beer and wine monthly festival is returning to Crestline for its eighth year. Since its beginning in 2018, it heralds a new year of fun,...

FAIR Plan rates going up 29.1% in late 2026

May 27, 2026 | State

California’s home insurance of last resort, the FAIR Plan, is raising rates 29.1% for certain homeowners starting Oct. 15. Rates will be highest for those in high-risk, fire-prone areas. With many homeowners and businesses across the state unable to find coverage in...