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Grapevine Still Open Amidst Snow

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, 5 a.m.)—The Grapevine section of Interstate 5 is open and clear on Wednesday morning. As in all the mountain region during icy conditions, motorists are cautioned to slow …

How Did This Man Gain Overnight Fame

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

And Is He Really a Leprechaun…?

By Patric Hedlund

He’s an author who has at least five books for sale on Amazon.com. He’s a musician who had a recording contract. He’s a philanthropist who raises …

There’s No Biz in Snow Biz – So Far…part one

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

By The Mountain Enterprise Staff

“There’s no business like snow business” a few mountain merchants were whistling January 23-24 as 60,000 snow play visitors swarmed across the mountain. But most local merchants and residents were …

Meet Frazier Park’s New Branch Supervisor

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

By Katy Penland

Megan Logsdon loves to help people use the library. A native of Bakersfield, she says she has “always loved the Mountain Communities.” So when she saw the Kern County Library’s Help Wanted …

Susan Sjoberg is ‘Artist of the Month’

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

By Kate Donahue

Susan Sjoberg is February’s Artist of the Month at The Work of Heart Gallery (behind Coffee Cantina at 3011 Mt. Pinos Way). The exhibit opening is Saturday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. …

Conflicts of Interest Noted In New Lebec Water Board

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

It was not on the agenda for Monday, Feb. 1 but the board of the Lebec County Water District filled two vacancies, selecting Julie McWhorter and Mike Hightower out of four who submitted letters of …

Taqueria Lucas Serves Authentic Mexican Food

From the February 05, 2010 Edition

By Gary Meyer

LAKE OF THE WOODS—A new Mexican restaurant has opened in Lake of the Woods, at the location where Henry’s Mexican-American Restaurant had been for many years.

Luis Meza and Francisca Gonzalez decided …

60,000 Snow Visitors Leave Fun, Litter and Questions Behind

From the January 29, 2010 Edition

The factoids are drifting in like snowfall flurries now, and they are startling. Sgt. Darrell Brooks of California Highway Patrol’s Fort Tejon station reports CHP estimates 30,000 snow play visitors hit the Mountain Communities each …