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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,...

LAKE ARROWHEAD MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL — Lake Arrowhead MAC hears community issues

Nov 27, 2025 | Local

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The first report at the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council meeting on Nov. 6 was from Captain Craig Harris of the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station. Harris reported 1,281 calls for service, 81 reports, 57 arrests and 17...

Emergency scenario trains first responders

Nov 27, 2025 | Local

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The San Bernardino County Fire Department, the Running Springs Fire Agency and Cal Fire recently worked through a joint, mass-shooting emergency drill. During that time, they practiced coordinating what their responses would be if...

Sheriff’s Log

Nov 27, 2025 | 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.

‘Holidays in the Pines’ will light up Crestline

Nov 19, 2025 | Crestline, Mountain Events

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer After several months of getting ready, the Crestline Chamber of Commerce has many plans and events to create a fun and exciting environment for the upcoming holiday season in Top Town and in Lake Gregory Village. The plans...