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Multiple fatalities in I-5, Gorman crash

From the June 24, 2016 Edition

GORMAN, CA (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10:15 a.m.)—At 10:11 a.m., traffic was still backed up to the summit from Gorman, according to CHP.

GORMAN, CA (Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.)—Multiple deaths resulted …

State of Emergency announced for Kern County

From the June 24, 2016 Edition

SACRAMENTO, CA (Friday, June 24, 2016 at 4:15 p.m.)— Governor Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown has proclaimed a state of emergency to help with impacts of the Erskine fire in the Lake Isabella that has resulted …

Lebec Oaks Road Blocked (reopened)

From the June 24, 2016 Edition

UPDATE • LEBEC, CA (Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:45 a.m.)—The roadway was reopened at about 10:40 a.m.

UPDATE • LEBEC, CA (Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:14 a.m.)—Kern County Environmental Health is currently evaluating …

PMCPOA election results tabulated

From the June 17, 2016 Edition

PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CA (Saturday, June 18, 2015 at 4:40 p.m.)—The inspector of elections for Pine Mountain Club’s election process reported at the beginning of the members’ annual meeting that there are 2,946 members of …

Sherpa Fire Update

From the June 10, 2016 Edition

SANTA BARBARA,CA (Friday, June 17,2016 ta 11:40 a.m.)—The Sherpa Fire near Santa Barbara continues to burn today. It is only 5% contained.  This morning residents of the Western Antelope Valley woke to clouds of smoke …

Four-year-old missing girl from Wasco is found

From the June 10, 2016 Edition

UPDATE–FRAZIER PARK, CA (Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.)—Andrea is safe and in good condition after she was found close by her home, located on the property. No criminal activity occurred according to Kern …

Explosion causes evacuation at Edmonston Pumping Plant

From the June 10, 2016 Edition

TEJON RANCH, CA (Friday, June 10, 2016 at 1:15 p.m.)—An explosion at the Edmonston Pumping Plant this morning at about 9:30 forced the evacuation of plant employees prior to arrival of Kern County Fire Department …