From the February 7, 2014 Edition
By Bonnie Kane, Ridge Route Museum Historian
The Ridge Route Communities Museum has scheduled a mid-winter fund-raising event where you, and we, “Do Nothing.”
These winter months are not a good time to plan an …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
By Gary Meyer
Shoppers made history on Saturday, Feb. 1 as Frazier Park Market launched its new hours with a closing time of 8 p.m.
Twenty six years ago, the market extended its closing time …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
Health Insurance Help
The Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (MCFRC) now has five Certified Enrollment Counselors to assist our community with questions about the new Affordable Care Act. We are taking appointments to help individuals …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 12 miles north of the community of Pine Mountain at 9:31 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3. The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter was at a depth of 8.5 miles. …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
Early access to alcohol is linked to wider substance abuse behaviors, said the author of the Drug Free Communities grant that brought funding to the Mountain Communities to create intervention programs for teens.
“I think …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
At tax time, who wants to pay Uncle Sam more than necessary? Do you want to receive all the tax refunds and earned income tax credits to which you are entitled? Are …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
“They’re back,” reports the manager of Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association: “Whoever is scattering roofing nails on Pine Mountain roads is back,” Rory Worster said.
Nails are appearing in smaller numbers than before, and …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
Spay and Neuter Programs Funded with $250,000
By Patric Hedlund
It is impressive that 3,566 dogs and cats were adopted from the Kern County Animal Shelter in 2012. Another 4,468 were taken by rescue networks …
From the February 7, 2014 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
It isn’t just tragedy that links the Mountain Communities to New York and Hollywood this week. It isn’t just early death. We’ve seen our share of young people who grew up here, …
From the January 31, 2014 Edition
FRAZIER PARK, CA (February 4, 2014 at 2:57 p.m.)—The following press release was received from the headquarters of Los Padres National Forest.
GOLETA, CA (February 4, 2014 at 2:55 p.m.)—Los Padres National Forest officials today …