From the February 13, 2009 Edition
(BAKERSFIELD—February 18, 2009)—The Kern County Department of Emergency Medical Services presented to the board of supervisors a long-awaited document on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Director Ross Elliott provided the detailed plan for implementation of the first …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
By Sarah Edwards, Let’s Live Local co-founder
Let’s Live Local of Pine Mountain has become the 11th official Transition Initiative to be recognized in the United States.
Beginning in the United Kingdom, there is now …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices will be closed the first and third Fridays of each month. This is a cost-cutting effort by Governor Schwarzenegger in response to the ongoing fiscal crisis faced by the …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
OPINION by Jason Jens
I am writing to inform our community of the importance to buy local and support our local contractors. As everyone is aware, times are tough for all of us. It seems …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
OPINION by Michael Watson
I recently bid a project for a client who needed alteration to their home. He had become handicapped and wheelchairbound. Their older home was not accessible: doors with high steps, narrow …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
Cause of death for Dylan Ronnie Foster, 27 who passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2008 has been declared by the Mono County Coroner.
The cause of death was judged to be asphyxiation caused …
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Are you ready?
Do you have your tally sheet and pencil ready to count all the birds you see this Valentine’s Day weekend?
The 12th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) gets underway Friday, …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
El Tejon Science Fair a Real Treat
Reported by Katy Penland (with data provided by Andria Bloom)
Over 220 exhibits were on display at the El Tejon Unified School District Science Fair last Thursday, Feb. …
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Too Good to Keep to Ourselves Department:
By Sergeant Ron Maniord
On Saturday, Feb. 7 at approximately 12:24 p.m. a Kern County sheriff’s deputy returned to his vehicle after having lunch at a restaurant in …
From the February 13, 2009 Edition
By Ann Coyle
The Pine Mountain Christian Community Church (PMCCC) would like to announce two very special opportunities for women in our community.
On Saturday, March 14 we will be welcoming Barbara Cameron to our …