Beloved gorilla will appear at parade

Once upon a time a big gorilla lived in the eucalyptus trees near a history museum in Alpine. Now the eucalyptus trees are gone and...

Dealer offers chance to win car

The midterm elections may be over but your chance to nominate a worthy candidate has ar­rived today. The Alpine location of Family Auto Service...

CHAMBER CHATTER: Accomplishments and plans for next year on the agenda

Celebrate what the Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce accomplished in 2018 and find out what is planned for next year on Tues­day, Dec....

Cool cars on the boulevard

Alpine Tobacco Company Cigar & Wine Bar, owned by Shawn Karjo, was the meeting place for the San Diego Lotus Club’s members and their...

Holiday tree returns

The Alpine Community Christmas Tree glowed with lights on Nov. 24 for the first time in recent years. A crowd of people from around the...

Just in time for holiday parties and family get-togethers

From triple-cream French Brie to Truf­fle-flecked artisan goat’s milk cheese, Barons Market will feature a new gour­met cheese each week in the store. Cus­tomers...

Retailers adapt, modify approach to traditional marketing

Holiday shoppers are wel­come to spend their money while figuratively on their hands and knees. “You are invited to a Christ­mas Party and Boutique Crawl...

Grossmont Cuyamaca college district earns high marks

Martin Phillip, once a high school graduate who didn’t speak English very well, is now a college-educated young man with a job as a...
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CHAMBER CHATTER: Gratitude greatest for the community’s coming together

The Alpine Mountain Empire Chamber of Commerce wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiv­ing! “There is certainly a lot to be thankful for in 2018,” said the...

Holidays highlight in that rinking feeling

Lace up those size 10 toddler ice skates and hit the ice. Alpine’s Viejas Outlet’s Ice Rink is adding ice skating fun to Southern...