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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,...

CRESTLINE SANITATION DISTRICT — Board expresses concerns over contract with Hesperia Venture One

Feb 12, 2025 | Local

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crestline Sanitation District (CSD) is very concerned about the 100-year contract that Hesperia Venture One, LLC (HV1), which owns the property where their treated effluent outflow is distributed, wants them to sign. Over the...

Driver survives head-on collision on Highway 18

Feb 12, 2025 | Local

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer A yet-to-be identified motorist, who was involved in a head-on collision in the Narrows segment of Highway 18 around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. According to...

Crest Forest MAC installs new members for 2025

Feb 12, 2025 | Local

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) met for the first time this year on Feb. 4 at the San Moritz Lodge. They report to County Supervisor Dawn Rowe about the activities, problems and needs of each community. The...

Sheriff’s Log

Feb 12, 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. Sugarloaf man arrested for drug possession with prior convictions On Nov. 5, 2024, California voters...