Breaking News: Fire Breaks Out Near Lebec

Fire Breaks Out Near Lebec

LEBEC (July 16, 10:46 a.m.)—The big rig fire on the southbound Interstate-5 on the Grapevine has been put out. California Highway Patrol reported that the fire was heading toward the Lebec overcrossing south of Fort …

Breaking News: Cutbacks Hit Frazier Park Library

“Frazier Park Library hours will be reduced from five days to two days weekly effective August 1,” reports Diane Duquette, Kern County Library Director.

The library’s proposed new hours will be Tuesdays 11 a.m. …

Breaking News: Wildfire Burning in Lockwood Valley

UPDATE: (Sunday, July 12, 2009, 9:40 a.m.)—According to U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel, the fire has burned 350 acres, is 35% contained and crews are making good progress. "We expect to have a line drawn …

Shakespeare, Champagne & Comedy

Shakespeare, Champagne & Comedy

PICK OF THE WEEK The Mountain Shakespeare Festival’s catered champagne opening Friday of The Foreigner, a hilarious comedy (July 10, 7:30 at the Pine Mountain Village Gazebo, a $20 party). On Saturday, see Shakespeare’s Twelfth …

Wildfire War on Grapevine

Wildfire War on Grapevine

Fires Erupt on Grapevine, Tejon Ranch

By G.Meyer and P. Hedlund

A war raged along the Grapevine and on Tejon Ranch during the last week of June with a rapid succession of multiple wildfires. All …

Extension Request Denied

Kern County Planner Lorelei Oviatt notified the public Monday, July 6 that there will be no extension of the July 13 , 5 p.m. deadline for formal public comments regarding the Tejon Mountain Village draft …

Tips for Bear-Proofing Your Home

Safeguard Your Property Do Not Feed ANY Wildlife Keep Them ALL Alive and Wild

  • Never feed the bears! Not even once! It’s illegal and will get bears killed.
  • Don’t leave any garbage near the …

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Upcoming & Ongoing

Send Mountain Community events to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 245-3794.

Now through July 20

  • Fiesta Days Photo Contest entry forms available at Tanicures, 3620 Mt. Pinos Way, fiestadays@live.com or (661) 431-8620. Fiesta Days Parade, Vendor …

News and Features

Northbound Ramp And I-5 Lanes Close

Caltrans will close the northbound on-ramp to the Interstate-5 at Frazier Mountain Park Road for ongoing construction this month. Detour by taking Lebec Road to the Lebec or Fort Tejon on-ramp or by going to ...