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The Bears Are Out

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

By Suzy Goulart, LBOW

Bear season came early this year. There have already been many sightings throughout the Mountain Communities.

As reported to Little Bit of Wildlife (LBOW, a wildlife rehabilitation group), bears have been …

Heard Anyone Bragging About Stealing a Stop Sign?

From the May 04, 2012 Edition

Rampage Takes Down 12 Stop Signs in Pine Mountain

By Gary Meyer

On the morning of April 28, an estimated 12 stop signs and yellow caution signs were discovered vandalized in Pine Mountain. Six were …

Appeals Court Upholds Tejon Mountain Village Approval

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

California’s Fifth District Court of Appeal rejected a challenge to the Tejon Mountain Village (TMV) development in Lebec on Wednesday, April 25. Judges affirmed a lower court’s decision to deny a petition …

Drug Take-Back Day Returns to Frazier

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

By Ray Pruitt, KCSO

On Saturday, April 28, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration for a fourth time to collect potentially dangerous, unused medications from medicine cabinets and homes …

Fun Team for Tots: Thomas the Train and Allie Jo Thomas

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

Reported by Pam Sturdevant

Pine Mountain singer, songwriter and children’s entertainer Allie Jo Thomas will be performing at the Fillmore Train Station on April 27-29. Train rides ($18 for ages 2 and up) depart every …

Local Hiring Increase Brings Some Relief

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Good news can be found this week in the Classifieds section of The Mountain Enterprise: Jobs!

At least 14 job openings are being advertised in the Help Wanted section. The ads include …

SBDC Director Says Cash Match Not Found to Continue Contract

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

On Monday, April 23 Angel Cottrell released an email to the Mountain Communities explaining that she believes the satellite Small Business Development Center office in Frazier Park must close or reorganize.

She said that the …

National Cement Wins Industry Award for Safety Innovation

From the April 27, 2012 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

National Cement in Lebec, received a “2012 Safety Innovation Award” from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) last week at an industry conference in Chicago. The PCA described the innovation as “development of …