Community

David Couch sworn in as 4th District Supervisor

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

By Alan Christensen, Dist. 4 staff

David Couch was sworn into office January 7 in a private ceremony in his district office. He served 14 years as a Bakersfield City Council member prior to winning …

Jazzberry Sam and the Preserves Win Applause

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

The mellow instrumental core of Jazzberry Sam and the Preserves, Brendan Coyle’s quartet, The Preserves will be playing this Friday, Jan. 11, 8-11 p.m. at the Industry Cafe and Jazz Restaurant (6039 …

Apache Divas log 13 years walking

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

By Brenda Martin and the Apache Divas

After 13 years of hiking, talking, sweating, joking and dodging Yetis (abominable snowmen), the Apache Divas met once again, as is our custom, for an end-of-year brunch at …

Mell-Raudman Exchange Vows

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

Kassandra Lynne Raudman became the bride of Robert J. Mell in a double-ring ceremony over the holidays at the church of Centered in Christ Ministries in Lake of the Woods.

Pastor Dave Raudman, father …

Scrappers make gifts for children

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

On November 27 the Pine Mountain Scrappers Quilt Guild delivered 100 quilts, 100 tote bags, new undergarments and 100 pairs of knitted slippers to the Jamison Children’s Center in Bakersfield as part of The Comfort …

Lebec County Water District Accuses Grand Jury of Harassment

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Lebec County Water District Vice President Julie McWhorter followed the flag salute in the December 11 meeting with an immediate accusation that members of Kern County Grand Jury were guilty of harassment.

A Survivor’s Story: We Need You to Relay for Life

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

By June Schmidt, Frazier Park

This will be the first year the Mountain Communities will host a Relay For Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Our next meeting is Sunday, Jan. 13, 2 …

Veterans and families benefit from new laws

From the January 11, 2013 Edition

Compiled from the California Department of Veterans Affairs

Improved services and opportunities for veterans in California will result from new laws that make getting an education, securing meaningful employment, and accessing benefits earned through …

Sheriff’s Log

From the January 11, 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 …