Community

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 …

Local Search and Rescue team seeks new recruits

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

Mike Parker has served on the Southern Kern Search and Rescue team for over 32 years. Recently he spoke with The Mountain Enterprise about the qualities that help sustain an interest in getting up in the middle of the night to help find a missing hiker, or an off-road cyclist who has gone over a cliff, or a family that may have

State adds to allegations against local broker

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

By The Mountain Enterprise staff

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) filed an amended accusation on April 2, 2013 against local real estate broker Milton Lance Hudson, alleging “substantial misrepresentation” in his agreement with …

State adds to allegations against local broker

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

By The Mountain Enterprise staff

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) filed an amended accusation on April 2, 2013 against local real estate broker Milton Lance Hudson, alleging “substantial misrepresentation” in his agreement with …

Firefighters quickly halt Lebec fire

From the July 12, 2013 Edition

“We got so lucky,” O’Neill Canyon resident says

By Patric Hedlund, Gary Meyer and community reporters

Captain Matt Handy, a Kern County Fire Investigator, walked slowly along the shoulder of the southbound lane of Interstate 5 last Sunday, just north of the Lebec Road overcross that heads into El Tejon School. Handy was peering closely at what was left of the dry grass at the top of the steepest section of the infamous Grapevine, a place where thousands of vehicles overheat each day as they struggle to pull a load up the steep grade.

Frazier Park man arrested for theft

From the July 5, 2013 Edition

James Stearns, 52 of Frazier Park was arrested June 26 following investigation of a theft at the Microtel Inn and Suites located off the Interstate 5 and Laval Road (part of the Tejon Industrial Complex).

California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program Drops Rates

From the July 5, 2013 Edition

For the second year in a row, the California Department of Insurance is reducing rates for the California Low Cost Auto Insurance Program (LCA). Annual premiums between $226 and $338 help income-eligible good drivers afford …

Community Academy Offered by Sheriff’s Office

From the July 5, 2013 Edition

By Ray Pruitt -KCSO

To build partnerships with our community and improve community policing efforts, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will offer a Community Academy to Kern County residents.

The Community Academy is designed to …

I-5 closures

From the July 5, 2013 Edition

Northbound, July 7-13: Up to two lanes between Vista Del Lago Road and the Kern County line, 9 pm.-9 a.m. One lane may be closed at any time.

Northbound at Smokey Bear Rd.July 8-26: On- …