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Lockwood Valley Man Dies in House Fire

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

By Gary Meyer

LOCKWOOD VALLEY — A Lockwood Valley man died the morning of Friday, June 27 in a house fire at Adams Trail and Curtis Trail.

Ventura County Fire Department spokesman Bill Nash said …

Editorial: Naked Paradise

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

The people of the Mountain Communities see the Kern County Fire Department as the most service-oriented agency of county government. The firefighters who work here are inspiring. They are passionate about doing their jobs well. …

Cannons Roar at Fort Tejon’s 1856 Fourth of July

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

Take a step back in time to see how the Fourth of July was celebrated in 1856. At Fort Tejon State Historical Park this week, visitors will watch costumed volunteers offer a 31-cannon salute from …

Boys & Girls Club’s Amazing Summer in Full Swing

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

By Kristina Graves

The Boys & Girls Club summer program is in full swing and the kids are having a blast. Kids from all over the community are participating in crafts, water play, sports and …

Postal Fees Go Up

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

Just in case anyone hasn’t seen this news, on Monday, May 12 the U.S. Postal Service increased First Class letter postage to 42 cents. While the charge for the first ounce of a first-class letter …

County and Pine Mountain Prepare for November Ballot Question

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

By Edie Stafford and Frances Durocher

Jerry Fossler, Edie Stafford and Frances Durocher, Pine Mountain residents, were present at the LAFCO (Local Area Formation Commission) meeting on June 25 at 5 p.m. in the Board …

The Happiest Dance Show on Earth Brings Magic to The Mountain

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

Introduction to Dance performs ‘The Mickey Mouse Club March’ (l-r): Danielle Dennisson, Emily Hon, Esther Parker, Sarah Hon, Elijah Cordova and Emily Lienhard.

Above left, (l-r) Amy Goenner, Jenna Graves and Eliana Parker from Lyrical/Jumps …

Jeremy Veith Is Home

From the July 04, 2008 Edition

This family photo was taken at Len and Sue Alberti’s ranch in Cuddy Valley (l-r) Alyssa, Ed, Jeremy, Nick and Jan Veith. Nick, 23 flew out from his home in New York City to help …