Road to Mt. Pinos closed
From the November 4, 2022 Edition
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1:45 p.m.)—Kern County has closed Mt. Pinos Road from the “Y” up to Nordic Base in the parking lot, due to snow and ice.
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Freeway chase comes to end south of Pyramid Lake on southbound I-5
From the October 28, 2022 Edition
LEBEC, CA (Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.)—An LA County fire engine has reached the scene and is extinguishing the truck fire.
LEBEC, CA (Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 3:23 p.m.)—CHP officers have taken …
High school classes to resume Tuesday after Monday closure
From the October 21, 2022 Edition
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 at 1:25 p.m.)—After rumors circulated about a possible threat to Frazier Mountain High School over the weekend, FMHS Principal/ETUSD Superintendent Sara Haflich closed FMHS on Monday to provide …
Frazier Park water supply is extremely low—residents asked to reduce their use
From the October 7, 2022 Edition
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at 1:15 p.m.)—Frazier Park residents are still being asked to sharply reduce their use of water. FPPUD management has been able to arrange water transportation trucks, but levels …
A third lane on northbound Interstate 5 has opened ahead of schedule
From the September 9, 2022 Edition
LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at 5:24 p.m.)—Caltrans has announced a third lane on northbound Interstate 5, north of Castaic, has been opened today, ahead of schedule.
LEBEC, CA (Friday, Sept. 8, 2022 at …
Fiesta Days will be hot – are you hydrated? Follow these safety guidelines
From the July 29, 2022 Edition
By Charlotte Richmond, PhD
As we all look forward to the 3-day festivities of Fiesta Days, please don’t forget that temperatures will be in the mid-80s, which means there could be a risk for hyperthermia …
Fire in Lebec stopped at 75 acres
From the July 29, 2022 Edition
LEBEC, CA (August 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.)—A brush fire that started in Lebec at about 1:30 p.m. was stopped at about 75 acres after 3 p.m. near Haberkern Drive and South Drive. No homes …
Suspect in custody
From the July 8, 2022 Edition
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Friday, July 8, 2022 at 6:50 p.m.)—The suspect was taken into custody at about 6:40 p.m..
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Friday, July 8, 2022 at 6:20p.m.)—When our reporter was on San Salvador Trail …
INCIDENT COMPLETED: Lebec water service restored
From the July 1, 2022 Edition
LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, July 6, 2022 at 11:47 a.m.)—Lebec County Water District has announced that its Chimney Canyon Zone water service has been restored.
LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.)—Lebec County Water …
INCIDENT COMPLETED: Corvette and big rig collision may close southbound Interstate 5 at Fort Tejon
From the June 24, 2022 Edition
LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 8:36 p.m.)—CHP is running traffic breaks from Grapevine up the hill.
LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 8:21 p.m.)—A yellow Corvette, reported to be traveling at high …