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From Rim High to romance novels—Crestline native writes love letter to Jamboree Days

For Tara Geerlings Cummins, the magic of the mountain community where she grew up has always been something worth capturing. The Crestline native, who graduated from Rim of the World High School in 2010, is now a published author, bringing the familiar charm,...

‘Mardi Gras on the Mountain’ – A big Valentine’s Day party

Jan 15, 2026 | Crestline, Front Page, Mountain Events

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crestline Chamber of Commerce is now focused on making their Feb. 14 “Mardi Gras on the Mountain” celebration the best one yet. It will be held inside the San Moritz Lodge this year on Valentine’s Day, giving every one...

Local author shares powerful story of loss, resilience

Jan 15, 2026 | Arts & Culture, Crestline

For local author Danielle Enborg, the San Bernardino Mountains are more than just a backdrop, they are home. Raised in Crestline, Enborg credits the mountain community with shaping who she is, instilling values of resilience, connection and a deep sense of belonging...

Sheriff’s Log

Jan 15, 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. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.

Christmas Tree decorating contest winners announced

Jan 8, 2026 | Crestline, Mountain Events

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crestline Chamber of Commerce held a Christmas Tree decorating contest last month. They gave out over 100 flocked four- and five-foot-tall trees to their business members and created seven categories for the trees to be judged...