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Election Tally In

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

As we go to press, results are in for the California state primary election. Attorney General Jerry Brown (D) will be running against Meg Whitman (R) for governor in November. In Kern County, many Republican …

Frazier Park Estates Still On Mountain’s Agendas

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

From Reports by Gary Meyer

Whether you go to the June meetings of the Mountain Communities Municipal Advisory Council (MCMAC), the Lebec County Water District Board, the TriCounty Watchdogs or the El Tejon Unified School …

Brainstorm Continues on Minors’ Access to Alcohol and Drugs

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

By Pam Sturdevant

Brainstorming new ideas to prevent underage drinking and prescription drug abuse was on the agenda for the Mountain Communities Coalition Against Substance Abuse (McCASA) meeting for May.

McCASA Coalition Director Anne Weber …

Parent Calls For District Accountability On ASB Funds

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

On May 12 concerned parents attended the El Tejon Unified School District Board meeting. One rose to make a three-minute statement. These are her words.

By Susan Bates

My child was an active member of …

Grapevine Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

From the June 11, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK (Thursday, June 10, 2010, 4:31 p.m.)— Anthony Jerome Laws, Sr. of Bakersfield has been arrested for armed robbery of a Mobile Station at Grapevine.

Kern County Sheriff’s Frazier Park substation Lead Deputy Richard …

DMV Launches New ‘Sharing The Road’ Safety Video

From the June 04, 2010 Edition

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has released a new safety video, Sharing the Road with Motorcycles and Bicycles, to illustrate safety tips and information for all motorists.

“Spring brings better weather and more motorcycle …

Decoy Stings Reduce Underage Drinking

From the June 04, 2010 Edition

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department Joint Vice Task Force (JVTF) cited two clerks for selling alcohol to minors on May 19 and three subjects were arrested for purchasing alcohol for minors.

The Minor Decoy Operation …