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Search and Rescue team busy in local mountains

From the October 19, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Autumn’s moody weather blew a cold snap through the Mountain Communities last week. There was snowfall at 6,000 feet. The peaks of Mount Pinos and Frazier Mountain were dazzling white and sparkling …

Shivering royalty at Falcon Homecoming

From the October 19, 2012 Edition

Spirits were high and the stands were full for Frazier Mountain High School’s homecoming football game. Falcon royalty bundled against the chilly weather, cheering the pregame floats and the halftime show. Seniors Sahara Khouja and …

Medication Take Back grows

From the October 19, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

The ninth Medication Take Back took another 9,711 dangerous pills out of circulation on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Frazier Park Market and Pine Mountain Clubhouse.

In addition to pills, hundreds of other …

The Great California ShakeOut

From the October 19, 2012 Edition

Thursday Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m.

By Tom Yancey, PMC CERT

‘Duck, cover and hold’ is the tactic to use in the Great Shake- Out earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:18 a.m.

Pine Mountain …

Mountain residents join with 7,000 for UFW dedication

From the October 12, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund, with reporting by Donato Ventura and Gunnar Kuepper

Lake of the Woods couple Mary and Donato Ventura stood in line with a festive crowd of 7,000 waiting to catch a shuttle from …

Medicare Part D open enrollment explained Tuesday, Oct. 16

From the October 12, 2012 Edition

By Anne Weber, MCFRC

Are you confused by the offerings of Medicare? What is this ‘open enrollment’ period? What decisions should you be considering while this period is open?

Leanne Morgan with Kern County Aging …

First Solar launches four shifts

From the October 12, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Caution, drivers: dangerous two-lane Highway 138 (Avenue D) in the Western Antelope Valley may be loaded with twice as many vehicles through the end of 2012.

First Solar, Inc. announced Tuesday, Oct. …

Gas prices rocket

From the October 12, 2012 Edition

Motorists were in shock last week when gasoline prices shot up fifty cents overnight. Some stations closed rather than buy from suppliers at boosted rates; 15 Costco stores closed their pumps.

Prices locally hit $4.70 …