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Frazier Park Substation Sheriff’s Log

From the February 25, 2011 Edition

Listing here is not a report of conviction. This is a list of law enforcement activity from Kern County Sheriff’s Frazier Park substation public records. Listing here does not indicate that the Kern County District …

‘It Was A Fake Way of Having Fun’

From the February 25, 2011 Edition

By Heather Conover

“It was a fake way of having fun,” said a young adult about how his alcohol use began.

Raised on the mountain, he spoke openly and honestly to a room of youth …

Locally Produced Feature Film To Compete in Austin Festival

From the February 18, 2011 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

If you didn’t think you were living in the epicenter of cool, think again. And no, we’re not referring to this week’s snowstorms. Local filmmakers have been invited to the SXSW (South …

Bomb Scare on Mount Pinos

From the February 18, 2011 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

An ammunition case covered by rocks was discovered at the Sierra Vista turnout, not far from the Buena Vista parking lot on Mount Pinos about noon on Friday, Feb. 11. Kern County …

Journey Into Light

From the February 18, 2011 Edition

Chapter excerpt by Bruce Watson based on an essay by Fran O’Brien

Last week Fran O’Brien told of her decision to join in the civil rights movement, joining Freedom School teachers in Mississippi in …

‘Get Prepared’ Law and Fire Officials Tell Public

From the February 18, 2011 Edition

On Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14, first responders from Kern, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties were invited to lunch and a brainstorm with the Mountain Memories Association. The focus was on emergency preparedness needs in …

Major Storm Pushes Into Mountains

From the February 18, 2011 Edition

As we are going to press, the National Weather Service reports that two major storm fronts are pushing into our area. Snow levels are expected to be around 6,000 feet with the first storm, affecting …