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Investigators Seek Public’s Help in Lake of the Woods Fire

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

FRAZIER PARK (Friday, Sept. 4, 11:20 a.m.)—The following dispatch has just been received from the Kern County Fire Department. It refers to a fire at the restaurant and FUBAR lounge across the …

Marijuana Grow Found Near Mount Pinos

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

PINE MOUNTAIN (Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, 2:39 p.m.) The following is a dispatch from Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Additional details will be reported when they become available.

On Friday, Sept. 4 at about 7 a.m., …

Another Marijuana Farm Found North of Cuddy Valley

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

UPDATE (Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, 4:37 p.m.) The seizure of approximately 12,645 mature marijuana plants earlier today has been estimated to have a street value of over $50 million, according to a Kern County Sheriff’s …

Tejon Mountain Village Wins 3-2 Vote from Planning Commission

From the September 04, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

BAKERSFIELD (Thursday, Sept.10, 2009, 11:59 p.m.)—In a 3-2 vote tonight, the Kern County Planning Commission approved a motion to send the Tejon Mountain Village plan forward to the Kern County Board of …

UPDATE: 2-2 Vote Extends Frazier Park Estates to October 8 Hearing

From the August 28, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund BAKERSFIELD and FRAZIER PARK (Friday, Aug. 28, 2009—12:30 p.m.)—A late-night hearing about the proposed Frazier Park Estates in Lebec ended in a surprise 2-2 vote by Kern County Planning Commissioners at about …

Flying J Repair Shops Leased by Nebraska Corporation

From the August 28, 2009 Edition

Lebec Facility Among 15 Flying J Truck Service Shops Leased by Bosselmans

From the Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:41 p.m.

GRAND ISLAND – Bosselman Inc. is almost doubling the …

Fire in Lake of the Woods Bar and Restaurant

From the August 28, 2009 Edition

LAKE OF THE WOODS (Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009—1:20 a.m.)—A fire in the former Rocio’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar was put out early this morning by Kern County firefighters. Suspicious cars were reported around the building …

Woman Killed in Big Rig Crash on Interstate 5 near Lebec

From the August 21, 2009 Edition

LEBEC (August 24, 2009–2:28 p.m.)—California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Etchebarne reported details of the fatal runaway truck accident that took the life of Sumiko Imamura, 67 on Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. The big …

Fire Reported at Lebec Oaks Road

From the August 21, 2009 Edition

UPDATE (August 24, 2009-1:30 p.m.) According to Kern County Fire Department Battalion Chief John Smith, "Approximately 100 acres have burned. We’re calling it the School fire."

Asked if they had any control or containment estimate, …