College’s VIEWPOINT strives to build community
The kilns are fired up again at Grossmont College as the Hyde Art Gallery features VIEWPOINT: Ceramics 2026, a dynamic revival of a juried...
Students benefit from treasures sold in the attic
For many in Alpine, the 12th Annual Attic Treasures Sale isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s a local tradition.
“This event is open to the...
Panda fans turn out to help
The San Diego County restaurant community is coming together to support two local businesses that suffered devastating fires in mid-January, launching GoFundMe campaigns to...
Sanctuary embarks on new education program
Lions Tigers & Bears has launched a new education initiative designed to give elementary school students something traditional science lessons that often lack real-world...
County Library releases top ten checkout lists for 2025
Finding books on a library’s top ten checkout list is no surprise, but a new category has made its way onto the County Library’s...
Brief stop in Alpine was significant
In the early 1870s, the valley that would become Alpine was still largely unsettled, its roads little more than dirt paths worn by wagons...
Before the interstate, there was Pine Valley Creek
For most motorists, the climb into San Diego County’s backcountry is an unremarkable part of the drive east. Drivers heading east out of San...
The early days of Pine Valley Mountain Retreat
Long before Pine Valley became the quiet mountain community it is known for today, it earned a reputation in the early 20th century as...
Holiday drive for pets
Alpine residents have a chance this holiday season to make a difference for pets in need. On Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to...
Alpine’s 30th Annual Parade of Lights returns under new leadership
Alpine’s beloved Parade of Lights will return Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with full community support and a new organizing team, following months of...
