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Containment nears for Lake fire, south of Neenach

From the September 4, 2020 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 8:45 a.m.)—The Lake fire is 95% contained. The size of the fire has not increased in 10 days.

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Sunday August 30, 2020 at 9:30 …

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From the August 7, 2020 Edition

UPDATE: TESTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, August 13, still 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. See details below. _________________________________________________________ Free Covid-19 tests are available, everyday through Tuesday, Aug. 11 [now extended to Thursday, Aug. 13]— …

FIRE OUT—Brush fire breaks out south of Grapevine

From the July 31, 2020 Edition

LEBEC, CA (Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at 2:25 p.m.)The fire is out and crews are mopping up.

LEBEC, CA (Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.)The Fort fire is at 350 acres and is 40% …

Another body found in Western Antelope Valley

From the July 31, 2020 Edition

WESTERN ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA (Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 at 3:15 p.m.)—A second body has been found in Western Antelope Valley since the first was discovered in the California Aqueduct two weeks ago. See the story …

Electricity May Go Out in Western Antelope Valley

From the July 31, 2020 Edition

THREE POINTS, LAKE HUGHES, CA (Sunday, August 2, 2020 at noon)— At noon Sunday the Lake Hughes, Three Points area still has electricity. Here’s a note from the Three Points-Liebre Mountain Town Council president about …

UNDER CONTROL-Brush fire burning on Old Ridge Route Road

From the July 24, 2020 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, July 27, 2020 at 8:29 p.m.)—An air attack by three LA County FD helicopters, with fixed wing and rotor aircraft from CALFire has brought the ridge fire under control, according to LA …

Covid-19 Surge Closes Businesses Again in Kern County

From the July 24, 2020 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Friday, July 24, 2020 at 2 p.m)—A startling surge in new covid-19 cases has triggered the shutdown of businesses that were starting to open up again just a few weeks ago. Kern …

Body found in aqueduct at Highway 138

From the July 17, 2020 Edition

NEENACH, CA (Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.)—A body was reported floating in the California Aqueduct at 9:06 a.m. today. Los Angeles Coroner’s Office is en route. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Josh …