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Pretty treasures at Over the Top Swap Meet launch

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

Next ‘Over the Top Swap Meet’ is August 10, next to the Lebec Post Office

A walk through an open field studded with tents and treasures yielded fun surprises Saturday, July 13. It was the …

Our Lady of the Snows throws a lively fiesta

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Gary Meyer What would a fiesta be without fajitas, music and lots of people?

The big bash at Our Lady of the Snows on Sunday, July 14 had all three, and more.

Antonio and …

Sgt. Mark Brown named Officer of the Year

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

Sergeant Mark Brown was named Kern County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year on July 12. The 23-year veteran has been at the Frazier Park substation for 5 years. Above, Brown is beaming with his …

Indictments delivered for ring of mail thieves

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Five people were indicted at the end of May on felony charges for the theft of mail from United States Post Office boxes in the Kern County area.

Kern County Sheriff’s Sgt. …

Lake of the Woods’ quest for water raises tough issues

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Patric Hedund

A certified hydrologist stepped up July 11 at Cuddy Hall to inform the Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company Board and about 40 shareholders—all with thirsty properties—about the options he sees …

Lake of the Woods’ quest for water raises tough issues

From the July 19, 2013 Edition

By Patric Hedund

A certified hydrologist stepped up July 11 at Cuddy Hall to inform the Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company Board and about 40 shareholders—all with thirsty properties—about the options he sees …

Couch team are no couch potatoes

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Mark Salvaggio, who helps Kern County District 4 Supervisor David Couch with constituent relations, sent an email on July 10 with the subject line, “We are not asleep.”

That was the preface …

Fourth of July Report: God Bless the U.S.A.

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

Lebec Community Church had a family barbecue at the home of Jerry and Barbara Newbold in Cuddy Valley on the 4th of July. From 2 to 8 p.m. there were over 50 people in attendance, …

Kern County visitor spending hits all time high—$1.279 B

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

Compiled by Patric Hedlund

First, please note, that we are talking about the “B” word here. In this case, “billion”…or perhaps we can puff it up with a capital, as in $1.279.5 Billion.

That is …

Update: FBI Raid on Pine Mountain home

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

On June 28 we reported about an early morning raid by FBI agents on a home on Woodland Drive in the Pine Mountain community. We reported that an arrest of Charles Edward …