Writer introduces children to women who turn dreams into careers

For former Alpine resident Dee M. Davis, the idea for a children’s book series began with a suggestion from her husband — and an idea she initially never considered. Davis grew up...

Eagles looking to snare five in a row

Is there such a thing as a five-peat? The Granite Hills Eagles, flying high with four consecu­tive divisional section titles, will find out in the upcoming 2026 high school football season. Granite...

Protect your county benefits: Watch out for scams

EBT and Medi-Cal benefit identification card users should be on the lookout for new text and social media scams target­ing their benefits. Scammers are trying to trick people into providing private...

Watch over the surveillance industry

Government surveillance isn’t new, but new wide-ranging technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. While the tools have changed, the purpose remains the...

Red Hawks ready to kick off 2026 football season in new

The Mountain Empire Red Hawks experienced an upturn in the school’s football program last season with a 9-3 record, runner-up finish in the Sunset League standings and a berth in the...

Pageant program showcases leadership, personal growth and community service

For the young women who participate in the Council for Youth Empowerment’s CYE pageant program, the crown is only the beginning. Founded in June 2003, the Alpine-based nonprofit was cre­ated to recognize,...

Registrar calls for poll workers ahead of the Nov. 3 election

The Registrar of Voters is calling on community members to sign up as poll workers for the Nov. 3 Gubernatorial General Election. The recruitment push coincides with National Poll Worker Recruitment Day...

Feather Fire burns 130 acres, sparked by mowing equipment

By: Lori Bledsoe For The Alpine Sun Fire broke out at approximately 1 p.m. near Featherstone Canyon Road in Barona just South of Ramona was dubbed Feather Fire.  As of Tuesday at 2:15...

Race to success

Chris Nunes is an 18-year old from Alpine who began racing moto­cross at the Barona speedway when he was four and was profession­ally racing off-road by the time he was 15....

Hoping for common sense

The State Legislature ad­journed for the year August 31st, but a special session to deal with gas prices has been called. Several proposals are on the table. One proposal would require refiners...

Alpine Library Annual Firehouse Cook-off

By: Christine Connell For The Alpine Sun By: Christine Connell For The Alpine Sun Thursday evening, June 15th the library was filled with happy Alpine residents chomping on delicious food as the Viejas, Sycuan and...

Ransomware: To pay or not to pay?

Ransomware is a massive problem that doesn’t just affect corporations. It’s also a danger to ordinary citizens and government entities. Ransomware locks out the rightful user of a computer or computer...

Pay your bills, not scammers

Paying bills online is very common, but unfortunately even something as mundane as paying a utility bill can become a rollercoaster ride now that scammers frequently pose as utility companies. The...

BINGO NIGHT

The Alpine Club hosted nearly 100 members at its monthly Bingo Night on July 16. Its next members only Bingo Night will feature a lasagna dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday,...
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