From the July 11, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
Ronald Tamura and his family from Thousand Oaks were visiting their Pine Mountain cabin on Saturday, July 5, driving west of Pine Mountain Village on Mil Potrero Highway. Just before 1 p.m. …
From the July 4, 2014 Edition
Green Dragon Farms was collecting applause this week for winning another small grant to move forward its projects to create a network of community organic farms in the Mountain Communities.
The Northern California Environmental …
From the July 4, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
A call for candidates has begun for elected directors of three local agencies: the largest local school district, the water company serving Frazier Park and the health care agency that helps pay …
From the July 4, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
Off-roaders rejoice! Last week a hearing was held to explore the possible purchase of rugged land at the entrance to the Mountain Communities by Hungry Valley SVRA Park.
Until just last year, …
From the June 27, 2014 Edition
By Richard Sheffield
Many of us moved to these mountains because we love the trees. But now we are in a quandary. We can all see the impact the drought is having on our local …
From the June 27, 2014 Edition
By Miki Knutson
“Having a disaster plan may be second nature to our mountain residents, but it is always good to review,” cautioned Samantha Minks and Jonathan Gonzales of the American Red Cross Kern Chapter …
From the June 27, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
On June 27 at 6 p.m. the Kern County Fire Department is honoring firefighters for excellence. Among those being honored are Captain Scott Van Ert, Engineer Samuel Adams, and Firefighter Bryant Stone …
From the June 20, 2014 Edition
Mike and Janis Schmidt, formerly of Pine Mountain, now of Santa Maria, poured their Brucher and Golden Bear Winery offerings at the Wine in the Pines Festival in Pine Mountain Village on Saturday, June 14. …
From the June 20, 2014 Edition
By Alice Crandall, SOTH
The Shelter on the Hill Animal Care Center will be open Saturday, June 21 to honor the 25th anniversary celebration of their neighbor, Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital.
Mountain Aire is inviting …
From the June 20, 2014 Edition
Mel Weinstein was doing the counting during the June 12 meeting with Supervisor David Couch at the Pine Mountain clubhouse. Couch and his staff were there to explain the budget restraints being caused for all …