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$3.1 Million in Stimulus Funds May be Coming to Frazier Park

From the August 14, 2009 Edition

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Frazier Park residents will meet to learn about federal stimulus money set aside to upgrade the town’s water system. By Joyce St. Claire The Frazier Park Public Utility District (FPPUD) announced …

Bear Trapped in Pine Mountain

From the August 14, 2009 Edition

By Katy Penland

At 9:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, this Mountain Enterprise reporter received a call that a bear was in a trap on Aleutian Drive in Pine Mountain. Eric Covington, from the U.S. Department …

I-5 Fire Quickly Contained

From the August 14, 2009 Edition

By Sara Woerter

Thanks to the quick response of Los Angeles and Kern County Fire Departments and California Highway Patrol around 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, a small brush fire was extinguished within 20 …

Frazier Park On-ramp Now Open

From the August 14, 2009 Edition

Lebec Road NB On- and Off-ramps Now Closed

Frazier Mountain Park Road’s on-ramp to northbound Interstate 5 has re-opened, according to Holly Vogel of CalTrans.

However, the Lebec Road onand off-ramps to the northbound I-5 …

Big Greens Ask that Tejon’s Condor Gag Order be Lifted

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Two environmental groups broke ranks last week with a pact to stay silent while Tejon Ranch Company races to build Tejon Mountain Village within critical habitat of the endangered California Condor.

The …

New Fire Restrictions in Los Padres National Fores

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

In response to the increasing possibility of wildland fire, Los Padres National Forest officials have imposed two additional fire restrictions effective August 5. The restrictions will remain in effect until the end of fire season, …

Fiesta Days Fun: Good OL’ Times in 2009

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

The 42nd Annual Fiesta Days took place July 31 through August 2 at Frazier Mountain Park. From Friday’s Pet Show to Saturday’s Parade to Sunday’s Horseshoe-throwing contest, there was something fun to eat or do …

Internal Affairs Complaint Filed Regarding Arrest

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

Part 4 Background (Read Parts 1, 2 and 3)

By Patric Hedlund

The Mountain Enterprise received a Sheriff’s Log report in July about arrests following the Wine in the Pines Festival on …

Amtrak Bus from Lebec Still a Go

From the August 07, 2009 Edition

One of our readers emailed The Mountain Enterprise that she’d heard Amtrak bus service from the Flying J in Lebec had been discontinued.

We are happy to report that bus service in Lebec is still …