Community

Will Santana’s Building Plans Conflict with Ecotoursm?

From the July 23, 2010 Edition

There is a drop-dead gorgeous view looking down across the Mountain Communities from the work yard of Santana’s Pumping & Plumbing at the top of Landfill Road in Lebec. But Santana Molina says, “I feel …

Heart of the Mountain Benefits The Boys & Girls Club

From the July 23, 2010 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

The Heart of the Mountain art auction and wine tasting benefit on Saturday, July 17 has succeeded in helping the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Communities make it through a …

RV Propane Tank Explodes on I-5

From the July 23, 2010 Edition

On Monday, July 19 at about 1:40 p.m. an RV caught fire in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 on the Grapevine. California Highway Patrol reports that a propane tank in the vehicle exploded.

Tominaga Thanked for Fire Safe Council Service

From the July 23, 2010 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Janine Tominaga, the former president of the Mt. Pinos Communities Fire Safe Council was presented with a certificate of appreciation on Friday, July 16 by Mt. Pinos District Ranger Erik Van Walden …

Appeal Filed in Jayson Schimmel Indictment

From the July 23, 2010 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

VENTURA, CA (Monday, July 26, 2010, 9 p.m.)—A writ of appeal was filed Monday, July 26 by Ventura County Public Defender Rod Kodman seeking to have the grand jury indictment of Jayson …

RV Propane Tank Explodes on Grapevine

From the July 16, 2010 Edition

UPDATE (Monday, July 19, 2010, 3:15 p.m.)—CHP reports that all southbound traffic lanes are open. An update on the hillside fire will be posted as soon as available.

UPDATE (Monday, July 19, 2010, 3 p.m.)—CHP …

Contest for Tinkerers and Innovators at Energy Fair

From the July 16, 2010 Edition

By Tom Haugen, Energy Faire Co-Coordinator

Rising home heating bills, both gas and electric, are taking a bigger bite out of everyone’s budget now, so nearly everyone is looking for ways to save on energy …