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 …
From the January 12, 2018 Edition
Candidates needed for LOW Board of Directors
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Good News for New Year
The new year brought good news to the homeowners of Lake of the Woods. Monthly water rates dropped by …
From the January 12, 2018 Edition
As we go to press: Water rates in Frazier Park went up by 10% as of January 1. That is $60.50/mo for most residents with 3/4” meters. Usage rate is $2.86 per 1,000 gallons.
From the December 29, 2017 Edition
On Friday, Dec. 22, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a payload of Iridium NEXT commercial communications satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Blast-off was just 30 minutes after sunset.
“The rocket’s bright flame should …
From the December 22, 2017 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
All eyes were trained on the Thomas fire raging to the south of Lockwood Valley this week, but a major wake-up call occurred in our own backyard on Sunday, Dec. 17. …
From the December 22, 2017 Edition
Left: The light show in Pine Mountain Village was a fun stop for the Bermea-Valenzuela family reunion this week. See it through New Year’s Eve.
Middle: Carole Swanston’s family enjoyed a reunion dinner at La …