Twin Peaks is an

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, United States, within the heart of the

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runs through the entire area before it reaches Lake Arrowhead. Twin Peaks has a

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with ZIP code 92391, which opened in 1916.

History

Originally settled in the 1860s, the first settlers included many strawberry farmers. The area would first be known as Strawberry Flat. Some of the first buildings to be constructed in the town include the now gone Squirrel Inn, the still-standing Antlers Inn, and the also still-standing Pine Rose Cabins. The Antlers Inn originated in 1919 when some 20 cabins were simultaneously constructed around a central lodge then known as the Alpine Terrace Resort.

Calvary Chapel Bible College

In 1975, Calvary Chapel Bible College purchased and renovated the Monte Corona resort, repurposing it as a Biblical college and Conference Center. In 1994, C.C.B.C. would relocate to

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and the former site would become repurposed as a Christian Conference Center. C.C.B.C. returned to Twin Peaks in July 2022 after nearly 30 years and began massive renovations & projects on all campus buildings. The Bible College is currently undergoing more major construction; and involved in creating more employment & investment for the community.

Church of Spiritual Technology

The

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Church of Spiritual Technology The Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, incorporated in 1982, which owns all the copyrights of the estate of L. Ron Hubbard and licenses their use. CST does business as L. Ron Hubbard Librar ...

has been located in Twin Peaks since 1982.

Notable residents

* Tim Donnelly - former California State Assemblyman and local businessman

Climate

According to the

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system, Twin Peaks has a

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.Climate Summary for Twin Peaks, California
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References

External links

* ww.strawberryflatpoa.org/ Strawberry Flat Property Owners' Associationbr>Alpine Water Users Association
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