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Two Puppies Survive from Abandoned Litter

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

By Donna Gillesby, Ventura County Animal Control

Two little puppies, Comet and Vixen, are snuggled in their beds, doing what puppies do best— looking cute.

Comet and Vixen are the names Ventura County Animal Regulation …

Holiday Happenings and a Letter to Santa

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

Dear Mr. Claus

I know you’re a busy man with voice mail, and E-mail and all that stuff. I’m sure it can’t be easy running a global enterprise and delivering everything, everywhere, by yourself. The …

Alleged Cover-Up Rips PMC After Bear Poaching Report

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund and Gary Meyer, with additional reporting by Katy Penland

Pine Mountain Club property owners have plenty to be concerned about, with allegations of possible poaching by a board director having been filed …

County Board Approves Election-Free MAC

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

‘No Comment’ from Mountain

By Gary Meyer

No members of the Mountain Communities appeared to speak at the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15 when they voted unanimously to approve formation of a Municipal …

Youth Honor Flag and Veterans

From the December 18, 2009 Edition

By Mary Griffin

The Pine Mountain Learning Center’s Student Council sponsored a special ceremony for local veterans during Veterans Day observations last month.

Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, as well as …

MAC Bylaws Before Board of Supervisors Tuesday, 9 a.m

From the December 11, 2009 Edition

The Kern County Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve Supervisor Ray Watson’s version of bylaws for a Mountain Communities MAC (Municipal Advisory Council) on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Bakersfield at 9 a.m. (1115 …

More Scam Attempts Reported

From the December 11, 2009 Edition

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Financial Crimes Detectives have noted a dramatic increase in the number of scams reported. Most involve letters alleging the recipient is entitled to some sort of winnings or money from large, …

Weather News Update: Rain and Snow Finished for Now

From the December 11, 2009 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, PINE MOUNTAIN, LEBEC (Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, 9:25 p.m.)—The National Weather Service reports no rain or snow in the forecast through Thursday, Dec. 17. Roads are open from I-5 to Pine Mountain.

FRAZIER …

Fantasy of Lights Holiday Faire and Parade

From the December 11, 2009 Edition

Preparing for the December 5 Fantasy of Lights Holiday Faire and Parade in Frazier Park was part of the fun. Alpine Lumber’s Ginger Martin and daughters Violyt and Juliette painted the windows with images of …