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Sunshine and Wine in the Pines

From the June 18, 2010 Edition

By Clarice Smith, PMCCPOA

It was another wonderful day of sunshine and Wine in the Pines for the 2010 festival June 12 in Pine Mountain Village.

The organizers send a very special “thank you” to …

Groundbreaking Held for School Building Project

From the June 18, 2010 Edition

By Pam Sturdevant

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Frazier Park School on Wednesday, June 9 by El Tejon Unified School District.

Interim Superintendent Danny Whetton said, “Construction for eight new classrooms at Frazier Park …

Heart Beats: The Dance Studio Says Goodbye

From the June 18, 2010 Edition

By Jamie Roberts

On Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26 our Mountain Community will be graced with the performance of this years aspiring dancers at The Dance Studio’s final annual recital, entitled “Heart Beats.” …

Stories about Social Security Sought

From the June 18, 2010 Edition

The Social Security Stories Project is inviting people across America to share examples of how Social Security made a difference in their life or the life of someone they know.

The project is seeking 1,000 …

Wildfire Quickly Controlled in Frazier Park

From the June 18, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CALIFORNIA (Saturday, June 19, 2010, 2:30 p.m.)–A wildfire just over a mile north from Kern County Fire Station 57, in the shooting range area, was quickly brought under control today by fire crews.

Southbound I-5 Traffic Lanes Open

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

UPDATE (Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:20 p.m.)—The roadway is clear and all traffic lanes are open.

UPDATE (Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 5:40 p.m.)—CHP reports that lanes 1-3 are now open.

UPDATE (Wednesday, June 16, 2010, …

School Board Hires New Superintendent

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

Katherine ‘Katie’ Kleier Sets Focus On High School Curriculum

By Patric Hedlund

On July 1 the director of instruction for Kern High School District will become the new superintendent for El Tejon Unified School District.

Festive Wine in the Pines Introduces New Features

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

The Wine in the Pines festival promises to be a dazzling event Saturday, June 12. Organizers promise over 40 wineries, gourmet chefs, a ‘wine art’ display, a wine auction and live music. Promotional materials mention …