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Weather Report:

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

LEBEC and FRAZIER PARK, CALIFORNIA (Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at 8:25 a.m.)–The Mountain Communities are likely to be a little wet this weekend, but winds are modest and temperatures are not forecast to be cold …

Lebec Man Arrested on Gun Charge

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.)—The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said today that a 32 year old Lebec man was arrested last night for being under the influence of a controlled substance …

Mil Potrero Highway Reopens

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

Mil Potrero Highway Closed Due to Spin Outs in Snow UPDATE- PINE MOUNTAIN, CA (Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 11 p.m.)—Mil Potrero Highway into the Pine Mountain community has been opened again. Drive slowly and very …

STATE VETERINARIAN CLEARS SANTA’S REINDEER TO ENTER CALIFORNIA

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

24-hour permit granted to Kris Kringle for his team of nine reindeer

SACRAMENTO, December 24, 2012 — California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health …

‘You Could Kill Someone,’ Local Water Boards Told

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

Ethics classes for water officials warn of red-tagged homes

By Patric Hedlund

We may take it for granted until it isn’t there, but water is the source of life. Most people wouldn’t be able to …

Community Christmas Fun and special church services

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

Friday, Dec. 14

Frazier Mountain High School’s Nightmare Before Christmas Dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. (if they sell enough tickets). Cost is $8.

Saturday, Dec. 15

Michi’s Magic Bookshelf Craft Club in Pine Mountain …

Mystery Quiz

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

Q: What is the plaza on the corner of Frazier Mountain Park Road and Peace Valley Road that hasn’t changed in 2 years?

A: It is the visitor kiosk at the gateway to Kern County, …

Pine Mountain paramedic program falls short, gets aid

From the December 14, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

In October 2012 the Kern County Board of Supervisors was given a report about noncompliance by Pine Mountain’s firefighter-paramedic program. It showed slow response times in 6 of 12 months of 2011.