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James Schaffer Takes Plea Deal on Molestation Charges

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

By Patric Hedlund LEBEC (Monday, Feb. 8, 2010)—James Schaffer of Lebec agreed to a plea bargain Monday morning, Feb. 8,  just as the jury was about to be called for his trial on three counts …

Grapevine Still Open Amidst Snow

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, 5 a.m.)—The Grapevine section of Interstate 5 is open and clear on Wednesday morning. As in all the mountain region during icy conditions, motorists are cautioned to slow …

Suspect Apprehended in Frazier Park Market Robbery

From the January 22, 2010 Edition

UPDATE–FRAZIER PARK (MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2010, 2:30 p.m.)—This is from the Kern County Sheriff’s Press Release just issued:

On the evening of January 21, 2010 a Frazier Park Substation deputy was contacted by a Los …

Coroner Says Jukka Hellsten Death ‘Accidental’

From the January 22, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK (Thursday, Jan. 21. 2010, 4:59 p.m.)—The Kern County Coroner’s preliminary "cause of death" report has just been released in the case of Jukka Hellsten, 42. Hellsten’s body was found in Cuddy Creek about …

Bor Family Sentenced for Cruelty against Horses

From the January 22, 2010 Edition

LOCKWOOD VALLEY (Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, 7:45 p.m.)—Ernie, Cecilia and Joan Bor were all sentenced to six months in jail with five years probation Friday.  Each is to pay a $2,500 fine. All three of …

Snow Play Visitors by the Thousands Meet Frazier Mountain

From the January 22, 2010 Edition

LEBEC, FRAZIER PARK (Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, 4:30 p.m.)—Frazier Mountain Park Road was transformed into a 405 Freeway lookalike Saturday afternoon as thousands of snow play visitors from Los Angeles, Bakersfield and other areas began …

Storm Winds Hurl Tree Into House, Devin Storz Killed

From the January 15, 2010 Edition

UPDATE—PINE MOUNTAIN  (Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, 12:38 p.m.)—Friends are sending memories of Devin Storz. You are welcome to add your own by clicking below or sending to Editor@MountainEntreprise.com (Subject: Devin Storz).

BENEFIT JAM: The January …

Tree Crushes Car in Frazier Park

From the January 15, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2009, 10 a.m.)—A tree fell and crushed a late model Chevrolet Camaro on Johnson Road in Frazier Park on Wednesday. There were no injuries in the incident.

Neighbor Allen …

Pine Mountain Village Businesses Electricity Reported Restored

From the January 15, 2010 Edition

UPDATE: PINE MOUNTAIN, CA (Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2:40 p.m.)—We have reports from Pine Mountain Village merchants that power has been restored as of 2:30 p.m.

PINE MOUNTAIN, Calif. (Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2009, 11:30 a.m.)—Pine Mountain …

Changes in Pine Mountain As General Manager Seat Opens

From the January 15, 2010 Edition

PINE MOUNTAIN (Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, 12:30 p.m.)—Jerry Fossler has left as manager of the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association (PMCPOA) this week. Lori McChesney, former administrative assistant, is serving as the acting manager. …