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Job Fest scheduled for March 13

From the March 7, 2014 Edition

A Job Fest for the Mountain Communities, Lamont and Arvin is set for March 13 in Lamont. Job interviews and job search assistance will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon.

“Dress professionally, wear comfortable …

Flames, Mudslides and Snow Arrived with Rainstorm

From the March 7, 2014 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Last week’s roller coaster weather changed from temperatures in the high 60s to a series of low pressure fronts Wednesday and Thursday that pushed rain clouds through the parched mountains. That, followed …

Chili-hot dog lunch invitation from AARP

From the February 28, 2014 Edition

By Maxine Jarvis, AARP

AARP’s March meeting will not be a potluck. All who came to last year’s chili-hot dog fundraiser seemed to enjoy this change of routine. So we are going to try it …

Aid for getting tax credits will arrive Monday, Mar. 3

From the February 28, 2014 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Residents of the Mountain Communities who want to receive all the tax refund credits they have earned will have help on Monday, March 3, from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance project (VITA).

Krav Maga self defense class for women offered

From the February 21, 2014 Edition

By Christine Kearns-Brown

Krav Maga is coming back to the Mountain Communities! This is the official self-defense program of the Israeli Defense Force that was demonstrated at the Frazier Park Library in October. Now a …

Statewide Median Income Up

From the February 21, 2014 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

California’s Franchise Tax Board has announced that median income for joint returns in 2012 is up 4.1% in the State of California. The year 2012 is the most recent for which the …

Lebec water district opens with silent prayer

From the February 21, 2014 Edition

Fluoride exceeds state’s allowable level and $440,000 grant may be near

By Gary Meyer

Last month the directors for the Lebec County Water District (LCWD) voted to open future meetings with prayer.

Pray for Rain