Breaking News: Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Lebec

Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Lebec

LEBEC, CA (Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10 a.m.)–CHP has released its report on the hit and run collision which occurred yesterday on Lebec Road. The CHP report follows, edited for clarity:

On 6/30/2011 at …

Fairmont Town Council’s Solar Merry-Go-Round Ride

By Patric Hedlund

UPDATE: Monday, June 27, 2011 at 1 p.m.—The office of Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit confirms that his resolution proposing a 2 percent county fee on revenues earned by First Solar’s installation …

Car Flips on Mil Potrero Highway

Car Flips on Mil Potrero Highway

A single car rollover accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Mil Potrero Highway just east of Yellowstone Drive on Saturday, June 18.

Nicholas Gilbert, 24 was driving westbound on sharp curves in a black …

Four Teachers Win Appeal Against School District

The dismissal of four senior teachers from El Tejon Unifed School District was considered by Administrative Law Judge Samuel D. Reyes from the California Office of Administrative Hearings on May 27. On June 14 Reyes …

Sign Up for the Library’s Summer Reading Program

This Summer, Explore Far Away, Exotic Places

By Theresa Becker, FP Library

Teens, adults and school kids: sign up now to join the summer reading team at Frazier Park Library (245-1627). Read 10 books by …

Double Fun Weekend

Double Fun Weekend

Quick: phone, tweet and Facebook your friends from the city. This is a great getaway weekend for both residents and visitors to enjoy the offerings of the mountain’s unique beauty, talent and fun.

The Mountain …

What Doees Special Ed Cost El Tejon District Schools?

State and federal courts and lawmakers mandate that the children of California are entitled to a “free and appropriate education.” But the mandating authorities do not fully fund the mandated services.

In 2010-2011, the Kern …

‘I Hate this Damn Budget!’ (see video)

'I Hate this Damn Budget!' (see video)

Board Votes 3-1 to Jettison Sports, Teachers’ Aides (See Video report)

Says ‘Maybe Things Will Get Better’

By Patric Hedlund

“I hate this damn budget!” Terri Geivet, director of fiscal services for El Tejon …

News and Features

Governor Vetoes Budget: School Boards Left in Limbo

Trustees for El Tejon Unified School District said June 8 they were looking for good news when the California state budget was passed this month. No good news arrived last week.

State legislators gave up ...

PMC Elects 3 New Directors

Three Amendments Passed by Members

By Patric Hedlund

Three new directors were rotated onto the nine-member Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board at the members’ annual meeting Saturday, June 19.

Steven Bates got 606 ...

Hwy 33 Traffic Slowed

Only one lane will be open on Highway 33 five miles north of Lockwood Valley, running through the Los Padres National Forest through June 27. Traffic control will be in place in both lanes as ...