Volunteers aid evacuees

A wildfire that broke out in the back country of Japatul Sept. 5 saw families ordered out of the area to safety by CalFire. Two...

Alpine preps for students on campus

Students attending kindergarten through eighth grade in the Al­pine Union School District will return to campuses on Sept. 21 in a hybrid learning model....

Local veterans fly the skies for V-J Day

Alpine residents Bill and Bet­ty Ridenour spent Sept. 2 flying in a vintage WWII C-53 air­plane, the Doll during an event hosted by the...

3D modeling a passion project for Alpine student

Jacob Saflar, a Granite Hills High School se­nior, is on a pathway to become a doctor. With a more flexible schedule after schools shut...

Sign of goodwill

Emily Holmes remembers meeting Back Country Land Trust Program Director Jon Green on a middle school trip to Wright’s Field. Fast forward about six...

Strategies to meet the neighbors after moving

A lot goes into building safe, strong communi­ties. While no single factor can be highlighted as more important than another in regard to build­ing...

Hugs, treasure boxes and mud day will be missed

From the mouths of babes: “I’m go­ing to miss her hugs.” Thomas Lanier, age 5. did not men­tion schoolwork but said he is sorry to...

Determined to be social and successful

Ronnie and Lauren Boyer had keys in hand for their new restaurant space on May 1. Just two weeks later, they opened the doors...

Tumble, flip and cheer

After closing its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gym Trix Alpine reopened in mid-June with the help of the County Board...

Partnerships keep library services evolving

Although San Diego County li­braries remain physically closed to the public, Alpine branch li­brarian Jenne Bergstrom said on­line summer learning challenges take patrons on...