Breaking News: Air officials issue health caution for Frazier Park area

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.)—This press release was received by San Joaquin Valley Air pollution Control District: A wildfire burning at the border of Kern and Ventura counties has prompted local air officials to issue a health cautionary statement for smoke impacts in the vicinity of Frazier Park in Kern County, including Lebec, Lake of the Woods and

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Falcons make history

Falcons make history

By Coach Jerry Quick

The Frazier Mountain High School varsity baseball team has made history. Their Tuesday, May 7 win over Rosamond made the High Desert League title theirs this week, with a 9-0 league record.

They clinched an historic win against Bishop last week, a team the Falcons have never vanquished —until now.

On Tuesday, April 30 the Falcons

Have you signed up to be in the Lilac Festival Parade yet?

Have you signed up to be in the Lilac Festival Parade yet?

What is it about mountain dwellers? When that threat of snowstorms finally rolls away with the advent of May, it seems we like to party. Lilac Festival­—May 18 and 19—is the first big blow-out of the year.

It is a time to celebrate the beauty of our mountains and our all-too-short springtime, a time to shake off cabin

Art exhibit of youthful talent opens on May 11

Art exhibit of youthful talent opens on May 11

By Gigi Nommensen, FMHS

Come see the incredible young artists we have in our community, ranging from 7th through 12th grades.

Students have worked hard all year to understand art theory, art history and art …

Catch the Pine Mountain Scrappers Quilt Guild Show

Catch the Pine Mountain Scrappers Quilt Guild Show

Spend a few hours in Beautiful Pine Mountain Village for the Pine Mountain Scrappers Quilt Guild Show, Saturday, May 18, 10-4 p.m.

It’s in the church log cabin in Pine Mtn. Village There’s a $3 …

Breaking News: JobFest on Tuesday Offers Employment Opportunities

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5:45 p.m.) – The Kern County Department of Human Services 2013 JobFest Series will feature an event in Bakersfield tomorrow.

Bakersfield JobFest takes place Tuesday May 14th at the Marriott Hotel, 801 Truxtun Avenue, in Bakersfield from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.

Bakersfield’s unemployment rate is