As we head into another fire season, one question keeps coming up from clients: “How expensive is fire insurance up here?” It’s a practical question, especially as insurance premiums have become a growing part of the monthly cost of homeownership. But surprisingly, almost nobody asks the question that may matter

By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer   On Tuesday, June 30, some 30 high school-age Project BLU (Black, Latino and Urban) students from San Bernardino toured the Mountain History Museum. BLU was founded in 2001 to address higher education challenges faced by Black and Brown families with limited income and

By Rhonda L. Randall, D.O. Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare, Employer & Individual   As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   Crestline’s Grand Poobah has been chosen for 2026 – Caleb Morgan, who was sponsored by the Rim of the World Sports Bar. This is a trifecta for the Sports Bar as last year’s 2025 Poobah was community volunteer Alan Mairs, and the year before,

People first came to camp at Skyland (on the peak, on the crest east of current day Crestline) during the lumbermill days beginning in the 1850s because of its beauty and views to the ocean. When the Arrowhead Toll Road opened in the 1890s, the beautiful views, breezes and “the

I find it annoying when TV networks advertise products I’m not interested in, such as to lower your life insurance costs. Like this dude named Johnathan who advertises every 10 minutes promoting life insurance for only $9.95 a month. A man says, “I’m over 50, what’s my price?” “Your price

One of the most common questions families ask when creating an estate plan is, “Will my heirs have to pay taxes on what they inherit?” Fortunately, for most Californians, the answer is no. California does not impose a state inheritance tax or a state estate tax. In most cases, beneficiaries

BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: Creating Worlds Playwright Festival, Aug. 13-16. tick,tick…BOOM!, Oct. 15-25. A Ghost Story, Dec. 17-20. Big Bear Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information, bigbeartheatreproject.org.   BLUE JAY Back-to-School Giveaway: Saturday, July 18, 10-11:30 a.m. Logan Construction, 27221 Highway 189, Blue Jay. Backpacks and school

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. Man’s death in Highland being investigated On Saturday, July 4, at about 9:51 p.m., deputies from the Highland Station responded to a residence in the

While at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei in June, Rotarians had big decisions to make: Which breakout sessions should they attend? Topics range from the basics of Rotary’s Annual Fund to mentoring young leaders, from using technology to enhance learning to responsible grant management. Because of Rotary’s focus on

By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities   As the sawdust has settled, sweat and sore muscles are a faint but rewarding memory, I take a moment to look back at Rebuilding Day 2026. For the first time since joining the board of Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities nine years ago,

One significant risk investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip: it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus on avoiding short-term losses and invest too conservatively, which can limit growth over time and may impact your retirement security. A thoughtful approach starts with understanding three

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   The 48th annual Jamboree Days festivities filled Crestline over the July 4th weekend, with thousands of visitors arriving to enjoy the annual fun. The community was celebrating both America’s 250th birthday and the 120th anniversary of the naming of Crestline in 1906. On Friday,…

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   Green Valley Lake used their annual parade on the Fourth of July as an opportunity to celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the town’s centennial. Founder Harry McMullen was portrayed in the parade by Isaac Mraz, the parade’s

By Mary-Justine Lanyon   The skies above Lake Arrowhead were filled with activity and bursts of color on July 4. Beginning at 11 a.m. and then continuing from 5 to 7:15 p.m., a variety of aircraft took to the skies, delighting those who looked up when they heard them coming.

The Lake Arrowhead library is currently seeking tutors for their adult literacy program. This free program provides adults the opportunity to improve their reading and writing of the English language on their own schedule and at their own pace. Anyone interested in helping others by tutoring is invited to apply

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, traditions and heart of the San Bernardino

By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer   Hawaii and luaus and the “Aloha culture” were the theme of the first Corks & Hops wine and beer tasting extravaganza of the season held in Crestline on June 6. Each tasting station tried to exhibit another element of “Aloha.” Each month during

By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement of California   Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But, as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about staying safe. From

By Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh California State District 19   In the Inland Empire, we know what responsibility looks like. We see it in the fathers who leave before sunrise to work construction sites, warehouses, farms and small businesses. We see it in the men coaching youth sports after long

By Douglas W. Motley Senior Writer   The Saturday, June 6 opening day ceremonies of the Lake Gregory Yacht Club, which was celebrating its 30th anniversary, took place on the eastern lakeshore of Lake Gregory in front of Leisure Shores. Following the winter closure of the yacht club, this year’s

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home but aren’t quite ready to commit to a real estate agent, there’s good news: Open houses have become one of the easiest and least stressful ways to begin your search. For years, open houses attracted plenty of “lookie-loos” – people who were