From the March 06, 2009 Edition
Report and Photos by Katy Penland
The Mountain Communities broke records of our own this year during the 12th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Across North America, participants in 2009 have broken all records …
From the March 06, 2009 Edition
Three Miles North of El Tejon School
By Gary Meyer
The brakes of a semitrailer truck carrying hazardous chemicals caught fire on northbound Interstate-5 Tuesday evening, March 3, shutting down all northbound and southbound lanes …
From the March 06, 2009 Edition
By Marie Mastrocinque
The new economic stimulus law signed a couple of weeks ago means that this spring many of us will see a new form of economic stimulus. As payroll withholding tables are lowered, …
From the March 06, 2009 Edition
By Karen McKinley, USFS Recreation Officer
Los Padres National Forest recreation managers have submitted preliminary grant requests for the 2008-2009 State of California Off- Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program. According to state requirements, public comments …
From the March 06, 2009 Edition
This rainbow (left photo) stretched from Frazier Mountain on the south, over Frazier Mountain Park Road, to Tecuya Ridge on the north, Monday morning, March 2, around 6:15 a.m., Gary Meyer reports.
Unfortunately, the expanse …
From the February 27, 2009 Edition
By Gary Meyer
The Zaca fire that burned over 240,000 acres in 2007 was the inspiration for the quilt being donated by Gayle Gentile-Royal as a benefit for the Mt. Pinos Communities Fire Safe Council.
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From the February 27, 2009 Edition
By Gary Meyer
An Oscar party in Pine Mountain on Sunday, Feb. 22 featured contests, themed food dishes and, yes, an Oscar winner.
Gary and Marie Valencia hosted the bash, now in its fourth year.
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From the February 27, 2009 Edition
Sarah-Jane Owen of PowWow Lodge and Joanna Castro of Raw DeLights hosted a free afternoon event in Pine Mountain February 21. They called it “Body Benefits.” This is a brief summary.
Reported by Mary Ann …
From the February 27, 2009 Edition
Reported by Colleen Berg
The boys from Cub Scout Den 1, Pack 27 are learning about the fun of scouting, while learning to do their best.
This Pack meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the …
From the February 27, 2009 Edition
Lebec musician Bob Mills performs woodwind solos Sunday March 1 for 6:45, 8:30 and 11 a.m. meditation services at Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Pkwy, Culver City, CA (310) 348-1250 or www.agapelive.com.