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The biggest little water company on the mountain

From the July 26, 2013 Edition

The Mil Potrero Mutual Water Company takes stock

By Patric Hedlund

The annual meeting of the Mil Potrero Mutual Water Company was a good-natured event, with fancy cookies, tasty coffee (“the secret is the water,” …

Neighbors call for better fire prevention along the Grapevine

From the July 26, 2013 Edition

After a third freeway fire in only 17 days sent residents fleeing their homes, community members from Lebec to Pine Mountain were wondering out loud why someone doesn’t cut the grass along the freeway—and just who …

Marijuana fields located above Lake of the Woods

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

It was near the beginning of May this year when growers began cultivating four separate plots of marijuana seedlings above Lake of the Woods, investigators were speculating this week. Up in the Tecuya Ridge area, …

FMHS Junior Class Car Wash

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Lee Bizzini

Braving scorching temperatures this summer was the  2013-2014 FMHS Junior Class. The students were raising money for a memorable prom next spring.

On Friday, July 5, junior class officers Jamie Bizzini, Monick …

Successful bidder named for PMC fire station construction

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Kern County Supervisor David Couch’s office announced Tuesday, July 16 that the board has committed to accepting a bid for construction of the new Pine Mountain Fire Station 58.

Kern County General …

Reports from Frazier Park Public Utility District

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Frazier Park Public Utility District (FPPUD) Water Operator Jonnie Allison and Alice Garcia said their district currently serves 1,309 customers. Some years that goes up to 1,450 accounts. “Currently 198 are inactive,” …