Breaking News: Fire on Frazier Mountain knocked down

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 at  6 p.m.)—U.S.Forest Service Wildland Firefighting Division Chief John Abell reports that at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Kern County Fire Department’s Station  57 and the USFS responded to …

Cover-up? Killing of small bear raises big questions

Cover-up? Killing of small bear raises big questions

By Patric Hedlund

The death of a bear Friday, Sept. 5 has ignited controversy in the Mountain Communities once again.

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Friday at about 12:35 p.m. when the explosion of …

Fire Station 58: Open For Service

Fire Station 58: Open For Service

By Patric Hedlund

Fire Chief Brian Marshall began his dedication speech for the grand opening of Kern County Fire Station 58 with an apology. He looked around at the happy crowd with a serious gaze. …

LPE’s Krista water system back online

LPE’s Krista water system back online

Reported by TME staff

Residents of Los Padres Estates had to boil their water this week, while a failed well pump was being replaced by Krista Mutual Water Company.

On Monday, Water Operator Rafael Molina, …

Free kit to lower your water bill

Free kit to lower your water bill

By Patric Hedlund

Do you want to lower your water bill this month? Hop down to your water company office to ask for your free “Let’s DO This” bucket, filled with tools you can use …

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Cover-up? Killing of small bear raises big questions

By Patric Hedlund

The death of a bear Friday, Sept. 5 has ignited controversy in the Mountain Communities once again.

Kern County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Friday at about 12:35 p.m. when the explosion of ...

Drug take back center opens at sheriff’s substation

By Gary Meyer

“Now anyone can walk in here—with no questions asked—to dispose of unwanted medications at this location,” said Kern County Sheriff’s Sgt. Mark Brown Thursday, Sept. 4. He was visibly pleased as he ...

Fire Station 58: Open For Service

By Patric Hedlund

Fire Chief Brian Marshall began his dedication speech for the grand opening of Kern County Fire Station 58 with an apology. He looked around at the happy crowd with a serious gaze. ...

Free kit to lower your water bill

By Patric Hedlund

Do you want to lower your water bill this month? Hop down to your water company office to ask for your free “Let’s DO This” bucket, filled with tools you can use ...