From the March 27, 2020 Edition
By Marcy Axness, TME
Going stir crazy? Here’s a way to get out, stay socially distanced and do good, all at the same time.
The Christensen family of Pine Mountain Club—Elisa and her sons …
From the March 27, 2020 Edition
By Sarah Edwards, Psychologist
Everything has turned upside down for our children. School day routines, play dates, sports practice, sleep-overs, birthday parties, visiting grandma and grandpa—none of that is possible right now.
They are hearing …
From the March 27, 2020 Edition
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Caveman Cavey’s Pizza
There’s nothing quite like a pandemic to roll up the sidewalks
Our office lobby is CLOSED due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Payments can continue to be dropped through our mail …
From the March 6, 2020 Edition
KERN COUNTY RESULTS
Presidential Primary Donald Trump, Rep. 95.93% Bernie Sanders, Dem. 33.18% Joseph Biden, Dem. 27.62% Michael Boomberg, Dem. 14.42% Elizabeth Warren, Dem. 7.55%
District 23 U.S. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. 69.5% Kim Mangone, Dem. …
From the February 14, 2020 Edition
By Judy Crary, Frazier Park
The Meeting for Alzheimer’s (and Dementia) Caregivers moves to a cozy spot in Frazier Park Library, Room C, beginning February 18.
Our meetings will still be on the third Tuesday …
From the January 31, 2020 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
If you are a parent, you know it could happen to any of us. Your young teen suddenly becomes angry or hurt. Before you know it, the moment escalates. There are …
From the January 31, 2020 Edition
“We see a lot of rodent damage,” Jonathan “Jonny” Martin of Martin’s Garage in Lebec said. “I’ve seen cars with a couple hundred acorns stashed on top of the engine.”
He said rodents often …
From the January 24, 2020 Edition
California’s 2020 presidential primary will fall on Tuesday, March 3 this year. Did you recall that Governor Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown signed a bill to move the 2020 primary election up three months?
Why …
From the January 24, 2020 Edition
The Mountain Communities were well represented at the 2020 Women’s March Kern County, on Saturday, Jan. 18 in Bakersfield. Pine Mountain Club’s Mel Weinstein said it was “exciting.” Local news reports said the march was …
From the January 24, 2020 Edition
By Gary Meyer and Patric Hedlund, TME
Businesses and residents of Lebec saw their lights, heaters, oxygen tanks, power tools and appliances blink off and on from Sunday through Monday, with a seven hour electricity …