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SIGHTINGS: Possible condor sighting

From the March 01, 2013 Edition

Gary Meyer reports what he believes were two small condors hovering on the wind above The Mountain Enterprise office on Saturday, Feb. 23 at about 4:30 p.m. They were riding a a heavy wind toward …

SIGHTINGS: Turkey vulture migration

From the March 01, 2013 Edition

MaryAnn Ryan spotted migrating turkey vultures in Frazier Park last week. She saw them spiraling above her deck in Frazier Park, and took these photos. Local ecologist Lynn Stafford said "these are definitely migrants. We …

SIGHTINGS: Meteorite Lights Up Sky Over Frazier Park

From the March 01, 2013 Edition

Scott Robinson (a trustee with the El Tejon Unified School District) reported an unusual sighting on February 20.

"We saw it as we were exiting the southbound Interstate-5 freeway at Frazier Mountain Park Road at …

Fire Station 58

From the March 01, 2013 Edition

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved the plans and specifications for the Pine Mountain Club Fire Station on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

Mark Salvaggio, from the office of District 4 Supervisor David Couch, described …

PMC Cell Tower

From the March 01, 2013 Edition

We reported recently that John Croxton, who lives in the Pine Mountain community on Linden below the communication tower used by Kern County, says there are unresolved easement issues for a private cell phone company …

Sheriff’s Log

From the February 22, 2013 Edition

Listing here is not a report of a conviction. This is a log of law enforcement activity from the Kern County Sheriff’s Frazier Park substation. These are public records. The Kern County District Attorney may …

New supervisor and staff take a whirlwind mountain tour

From the February 22, 2013 Edition

David Couch, new Kern County Supervisor for District 4, served 14 years on the Bakersfield City Council and on regional governmental boards. He brings experienced staff with him into office. Four took a whirlwind tour …

Update on Station 58 building plans

From the February 22, 2013 Edition

Last week we reported about the 39-year promise to build a fire station No. 58 for the Pine Mountain community on land donated to the county

We sent these questions to Fire Chief Brian …

Lively board votes to return middle grades to El Tejon School

From the February 22, 2013 Edition

School safety, superintendent job evaluation bring debate

By Patric Hedlund

It was 10:45 p.m. when Chris Bennett finally got a chance to speak to El Tejon Unified School District trustees about the prospect of …