From the February 16, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Yes, that was excitement in the air among the members of the PMC Clubhouse Task Force at their second gathering February 10. The seasoned architecture, design and construction professionals were happy …
From the February 16, 2018 Edition
Pack a bag that contains: • Your identification • Your Medications • Documents you may need (birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.) • Emergency supplies • A change of clothes • Toiletries • Water
From the February 16, 2018 Edition
More cases of valley fever infection were reported last year than ever before in California’s history. Kern County is the epicenter of the disease in this state. Last week State Senator Jean Fuller, with Assemblymen …
From the February 9, 2018 Edition
By Marcy Axness, TME
The June elections will be here before you know it. Are you registered to vote? Now’s the time to take care of that. In California it is easy to do.
You …
From the February 9, 2018 Edition
By Jim Mason, MC-CERT
Eleven members of the new Mountain Communities CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) have taken and passed the basic 20-hour training curriculum to become certified for the program.
Members are also passing …
From the February 9, 2018 Edition
When mists drifted down into the Mountain Communities this week after abnormally high temperatures and a dry winter, some residents became uneasy, concerned that they were seeing smoke.
Los Padres National Forest did announce last …
From the February 9, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
With all the coughing and wheezing being passed among humans this flu season, it was a shock to see the media alert from Kern County’s Director of Animal Services last Friday.
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From the February 9, 2018 Edition
By Marie Mastrocinque, IRS Enrolled Agent
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 will impact everybody. While busy gathering your papers for your 2017 tax filing, you are probably also asking yourself if you …
From the February 2, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Property owners in the Pine Mountain community may want to save the date Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. to come hear the next report by the PMC Clubhouse Task Force.
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From the January 26, 2018 Edition
By Christine Frykholm and Phyllis Browning, AARP with Patric Hedlund, TME
Candace Huskey is the president and co-founder of Shelter on the Hill (SOTH). She will be the guest speaker at AARP’s lunch meeting …