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Celebration for the New Library Was a Great Show

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

About 200 people took part in the groundbreaking ceremonies for Frazier Park’s new library at Frazier Mountain Park Saturday, Nov. 7. Kern County Director of Libraries Diane Duquette hosted.

The program tells the tale of …

New Trial Date Set for Schaffer

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

The new date set for a jury trial for James Schaffer of Lebec, on multiple counts of lewd acts with a minor under 14, is February 1, 2010.

Update: Lockwood Valley Fire 100% Contained

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

UPDATE, (Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9:00 a.m.)—The U.S. Forest Service announced 100% containment of the Yellow Jacket fire today. A total of 15 acres were burned.

UPDATE, (Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.)—The U.S. Forest Service estimates …

One Dies in I-5 Crash Near El Tejon School

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

On Monday, Nov. 9 at 5:04 a.m. a 23-year-old Bakersfield man was driving his 1990 Toyota pickup northbound on I-5 near the Fort Tejon Road overpass. When his vehicle drifted onto the right shoulder, he …

Bor Horse Abuse Trial Set for Dec. 9

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

Ernie, Joan and Cecelia Bor, formerly of Lockwood Valley’s Cochema Ranch, were in Ventura County Superior Court on Wednesday, Oct. 28. A trial date was set for December 9.

They all entered “not guilty” pleas …

Fender Bender Strikes in LOW

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

An accident in Lake of the Woods backed eastbound traffic up to Cuddy Valley Thursday morning, Nov. 5 just before 8 a.m. An El Tejon Unified School District school bus was blocked by traffic, but …

Double Trouble Mom Arrested in New York

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

A woman from the Cuddy Creek neighborhood has been charged on prostitution-related counts for the second time in under two months.

Katherine Silvers, 56 was scheduled to appear in court in New York after being …

Local Pets Still Need Your Help

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

By Tom Haugen

The Mountain Communities Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) needs your help. Please help us help our local pets by coming to our Giant Barn Sale this weekend in …