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Historic Paramedic Quest Comes to Vote

From the July 25, 2008 Edition

By Patric Hedlund with reporting by Frances Durocher and Edie Stafford

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.) — Pine Mountain has won the right to vote on a historic measure in the …

Earthquake Felt in Mountain Communities

From the July 25, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:50 a.m.) — A 5.4 magnitude earthquake, centered in Chino Hills, about 29 miles east of Los Angeles was felt by Mountain Communities residents.

The shaker struck …

Lockwood Valley Road Closed Near Boy Scout Camp Road

From the July 11, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (UPDATE Sunday, July 13 at 6:07 p.m.) — The California Highway Patrol reports that the road now appears passable by large vehicles, although there is still water across traffic lanes.

FRAZIER …

Lockwood Valley Man Dies in House Fire

From the June 27, 2008 Edition

By Gary Meyer

LOCKWOOD VALLEY, Calif. (Friday, June 27, 2008 at 12:15 p.m.; updated July 1) — A Lockwood Valley man died the morning of Friday, June 27 in a house fire at Adams Trail …

Three Accidents Thursday Evening, One Fatal

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (June 20, 2008 at 11:59 a.m.) — Three accidents occurred in the Mountain Communities Thursday night, June 19; one on Highway 138 resulted in a fatality.

Highway 138:  Erick Galdamez, 29, of …

Frazier Park Downtown Evacuated Due to Gas Leak

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Monday, June 23 at 6:55 p.m.) — The gas leak has been repaired, the evacuation order lifted and the streets are all open.

Gas Company Supervisor Tom Adams confirmed for The Mountain …

Temporary Water Shutdown June 16 in Frazier Park

From the June 13, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (June 12, 2008) — The Frazier Park Public Utility District (FPPUD) will shut down water service within the following zone on Monday, June 16, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The shutdown …

Houses Burn in Lebec and Frazier

From the June 13, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (June 18, 2008 at 7:15 p.m.) — A mobile home in the Los Padres Estates community of Lebec burned to the ground today. According to Kern County Fire Battalion Chief John Smith, …

Fire in Lebec Threatens Digier Canyon Homes

From the June 06, 2008 Edition

UPDATE (Monday, June 9, 4:30 p.m.) — According to Kern County Fire Department, the cause of the "Grapevine Fire" which burned between Interstate 5 and Digier Canyon was: "accidental, ignition source was a blown vehicle …

Temporary Water Shutdown June 16 in Frazier Park

From the June 06, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (June 12, 2008) — The Frazier Park Public Utility District (FPPUD) will shut down water service within the following zone on Monday, June 16, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. The shutdown …