Lifestyle
Optima Health opens Lake Arrowhead office
After decades of serving the medical needs of his patients, Dr. Elwood Cohen has retired. His practice in the medical building next to Mountains Community Hospital is being taken over by Optima Health under the direction of Andro Sharobiem, MD. “We are very excited...
Social media and your child’s mental health
By Archana Dubey, MD Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California Social media can be a great tool to help build connections, stay informed and engage with others. However, it can become all-consuming and potentially damaging to adolescent brain...
Special Olympics athletes win bowling medals
Athletes from the Special Olympics Rim Mountain Communities competed with 450 Special Olympians at the Special Olympics Southern California Bowling Championships at Parkway Bowl in El Cajon. This championship was the culmination of community training and competitions...
LET’S GO HIKING – Will Abell Memorial Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 2.5-mile loop Elevation gain: 483 feet Challenge: moderate to semi-difficult Situated on Grass Valley Road across from the Lake Arrowhead Country Club is an 80-acre site that...
LET’S GO HIKING – Lake Gregory Trail
By TIM WILCOX - Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Crestline Length: 2.8-mile loop Elevation gain: none Challenge: easy The scenic shoreline pathway around Lake Gregory is one the mountains’ most popular hiking/walking destinations. Some trail devotees will...
The importance of trusts: Beyond wealth and luxury
When the term "trust fund" is mentioned, images of stately mansions and extravagant lifestyles often come to mind. However, the reality is that a trust, or trust fund, is not reserved solely for the wealthy elite. It is a highly valuable and versatile estate planning...








