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...

Brothers guilty of human transport

Two brothers pleaded guilty Aug. 25 to transportation of un­documented persons that ended in death for three sisters who died in Feb. while being smug­gled through the backcountry mountains in a...

Alleged horse thief has January appearance

A Jan. 28 trial date was confirmed for a Lakeside man ac­cused of stealing a 300-pound metal horse sculpture from a popular feed store in a case investigated by Alpine detec­tives. Ricky...

Groundbreaking author visits Helping Hands

Home of Guiding Hands received a holiday treat with a visit from former HGH CEO Mark Klaus, who brought author and motivational speaker Dr. Temple Grandin to speak to the organization’s...

Bike Anywhere Day

San Diego Association of Governments announced that it has more than 100 Pit Stops across the San Diego region for Bike Anywhere Day to allow participants to plan their rides ahead...

Alpine Girls 14U All Star Softball Team Excels at Western Nationals Tournament

By Sal Cassamassima For The Alpine Sun By Sal Cassamassima For The Alpine Sun The Alpine 14U All Star softball team finished in 5th place (out of 32 teams) at the ASA Western Nationals fast...

New, evolving role for McAlister Institute founder

Since its humble beginnings in 1977, McAlister Institute has grown into one of San Diego County’s largest alcohol and other drug treatment providers. Its innovative programs are built on more than...

The little engine that couldn’t

California’s high-speed rail project keeps chugging along, despite cost overruns, construction delays, and forgotten promises. In 2008, voters passed Prop.1A, a $9.5 billion bond measure to help finance highspeed rail. Promises included...
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