From the June 29, 2018 Edition
By Marcy Axness, TME
The controversial Farm Bill (H-R 2) that recently passed the United States House of Representatives isn’t just about farmers and crops. It also impacts things Mountain Communities residents hold dear—such as …
From the June 29, 2018 Edition
A reader who we will call Madge has been looking for a new home that will qualify for “Section 8” rental vouchers. What she calls “Section 8” is a subsidy program to help people with …
From the June 29, 2018 Edition
Are you a married veteran? Could your marriage use a pick-me-up? And could you both use a refreshing getaway?
Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a free (free!) marriage enrichment retreat in Sequoia …
From the June 22, 2018 Edition
By Gil Valenzuela, VFW
On Flag Day last week our local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9791 conducted its annual tradition of honorably retiring unserviceable American flags.
VFW Post Commander Gilbert Valenzuela and Post …
From the June 22, 2018 Edition
Southern California Edison (SCE) will not release an overview of the areas to be affected by a planned power outage on Friday, June 22, but be forewarned: several areas of the Mountain Communities are likely …
From the June 22, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
If you are feeling wonkish—or if you just want to be sure your vote will count next time—read on. Here are the rest of the vital numbers behind the Pine Mountain …
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Matthew Lopez won a Blu-ray video player at Tammie Goddard’s Mountain Top Video early this month.
Matthew, in fourth grade, is 10 years old. He lives in Lebec. Two years …
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Mark Landon, Nature Corps
Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a free marriage enrichment retreat in Sequoia National Park July 20-22. Couples from throughout California will be gathering to help preserve …
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
John Draper, director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also referred to as the Suicide Hotline), wants to spread “a contagion of hope” in the wake of tragic suicides reported this …
From the June 1, 2018 Edition
You can safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the drop box kiosk inside the Frazier Park Sheriff’s substation on Monterey Trail Monday to Friday, 8-11 a.m. and 12-5 p.m.
Also get approved red …