Community Input

‘Start Smart’ Teen Driving

From the June 12, 2009 Edition

June 5, 2009 Dear Editor:

Motor vehicle collisions nationwide are the leading cause of death for teenage drivers. California has the second highest fatality rate involving drivers between the ages of 15-20. "This tragic loss …

Greening Tower of DEIR?

From the June 12, 2009 Edition

June 5, 2009 Dear Editor:

As I looked at your front page picture measuring the Tejon Mountain Village draft Environmental Impact Report [Leaning Tower of DEIR, June 5, 2009], excuse me for getting the …

State Science Fair Trip

From the June 12, 2009 Edition

May 20, 2009 Dear Editor:

Josh [Arreola (a Frazier Mountain High School freshman)] and I got home at 9 p.m. last night, and what a day! It was extremely competitive this year. I’m proud to …

Fort Tejon

From the June 12, 2009 Edition

June 5, 2009 Dear Editor:

I am in New Jersey on military duty right now, but wanted to answer your questions about Fort Tejon State Historical Park in Lebec.

I don’t have access to my …

Cats

From the June 05, 2009 Edition

May 20, 2009 Dear Editor:

Last week Cause 4 Cats (C4C) received a phone call about an increasing number of feral cats in Lake of the Woods. A homeowner had a female cat she didn’t …

Seabiscuit

From the June 05, 2009 Edition

May 28, 2009 Dear Editor:

Much to our surprise (and author of the bestselling Seabiscuit book Laura Hillenbrand’s, too), the Frazier Park branch of the U.S. Postal Service, has the following items for sale, which …

Ren Faire

From the May 29, 2009 Edition

May 5, 2009 Dear Editor:

In case you hadn’t heard the fantastic news, let me be the first to share with you: the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce, along with a huge number of volunteers, …

Election Note

From the May 29, 2009 Edition

Scott Robinson’s name is on the ballot for a three-year term for the Pine Mountain Club POA Board of Directors.

May 25, 2009 Dear Editor:

Let it be known that I’m am in no way …

Weed Police

From the May 29, 2009 Edition

May 12, 2009 Dear Editor:

On Sunday, April 19 I finally had enough energy to pull some of my old dead weeds.

Since 1959 I have pulled them and placed them in the holes in …

Californian

From the May 22, 2009 Edition

May 11, 2009 Dear Editor:

The fact that the Bakersfield Californian ceased distribution in our area—thereby reducing its circulation—thereby reducing its attractiveness to advertisers upon whose revenues its continued operation ultimately depends—is a paradox …