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Jizo Hosts Martial Arts Master

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

The public is invited to attend an introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong by Dr. Jack Fu Saturday, May 12. He is a Qi Gong Master and 8th degree black belt Master in Tai …

First Solar Updates the Neighbors

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Dust storms, dysfunctional landscaping choices and a waiver granted by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW) drew fire from about 25 Western Antelope Valley residents May 1. They spoke at …

Lilac Fest and Fundraising on PMLC Agenda

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Michi Knight

Pine Mountain Learning Center is excited to be performing the Maypole Dance at the 30th Annual Lilac Festival, Saturday, May 19. PMLC will help with the information booth, selling T-shirts, water bottles …

DUI Rollover Crash On Mt. Pinos Way

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

California Highway Patrol reports that Cody Clark, 30 was traveling east in Frazier Park on Mt. Pinos Way in a 1994 Chevy Blazer on Friday, April 25. He approached Catalina Trail at …

Drug Take Back Program Is A Major Success

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Charles ‘Buck’ Weber was happy as the five-gallon water bottle filled with pills on Saturday, April 28. The seventh Medication Take Back Day at Frazier Park Market far exceeded the average of …

Crashes Increase on Mountain Roads with Spring

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Just as ice and snow fade into memory, balmy spring days present sudden new hazards to drivers on our tricky mountain roads, requiring motorists to stay cautious and alert.

The four-legged residents …

Future of Kern County Studied at Workshop

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Questions were raised May 1 that may interest anyone concerned about how they or their children will live in Kern County in 2050. Kern Council of Governments (KCOG) conducted a workshop to …

Lanes to Close on I-5 between Frazier Park and Pyramid Lake

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

This is a press release from Caltrans, on I-5 lane closures May 6-11.

Closures for I-5 Pavement Improvement Project Vista Del Lago Road to Kern County Line

Gorman — The California Department of Transportation …

Kern Wildfire Crews Train West of Pine Mountain

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

"Only as a last resort," said Kern County Fire Department Captain Derek Davis, "would they need to deploy their fire shelters."

Fifty yards away, Kern County’s wildfire crews were practicing on Tuesday, …