Community Input

Kern County Library Has Help for Job Seekers

From the February 26, 2021 Edition

February 22, 2021 Dear Editor:

Great article [“Kern County Library launches Job Seeker Toolkit,” February 19, 2021], but you gave me way too much credit! 

Jasmin LoBasso, Kern County Library marketing and technology guru, created …

Deep Loss For Our Whole Community

From the February 26, 2021 Edition

February 19, 2021 Dear Editor:

Recently, on a drive back from a walk around Quail Lake, I learned the sad news that Shirley Wilson had passed away. By sheltering in place and “doing the right …

Valley Fever

From the February 12, 2021 Edition

February 5, 2021 Dear Editor:

We are excited to announce our Virtual Valley Fever Support Group, which meets the second Wednesday of each month, from 5–6 p.m.

We held one this week on Wednesday, Feb. …

Thank You for our granddaughter’s story

From the February 12, 2021 Edition

January 29, 2021 Dear Editor:

What a wonderful job you did of putting our Kaylee’s story all together and making it flow [“Turning your wounds into wisdom,” January 22, The Mountain Enterprise].

We are impressed. …

Covid Vaccine is the New Black

From the February 12, 2021 Edition

February 8, 2021 Dear Editor:

I read that you got a vaccine [“Covid-19 vaccine surge in Kern County was organized and friendly,” February 5, The Mountain Enterprise]. Didn’t think you were 65 yet!

We got …

Congressman Kevin McCarthy Replies

From the February 12, 2021 Edition

We asked a series of questions of House Minority Leader and District 23 Congressman Kevin McCarthy recently. We printed the first of those last week. Here is the next in our Q&A series.

Q: Please …

Gettin’ Social

From the February 5, 2021 Edition

February 2, 2021 Dear Editor:

We are excited to announce that the Kern Fire Safe Council is now on social media.

Our website is up and we will be posting information and events. Just google kernfiresafe.org. …

Filipino Heroes

From the February 5, 2021 Edition

January 29, 2021 Dear Editor:

Can you help us? We are seeking Filipino-American veterans for recognition of service to the United States during World War II.

The Delano Chapter of the Filipino American National Historical …

Congressman Kevin McCarthy Replies

From the February 5, 2021 Edition

In these extraordinary times, chasms based on conspiracy theories and divisive ideology have ripped apart families, friendships and the unity of the United States of America.

The legitimacy of our elections has been challenged. …

Hazard Reduction Contractors

From the January 29, 2021 Edition

January 26, 2021 Dear Editor:

Each year the Kern County Fire Department (KCFD) provides a list of Hazard Reduction and Weed Abatement Contractors. This is a public service for property owners who wish to hire …