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El Tejon Does It Again

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

El Tejon School has done it again. Just as last year, they are again a finalist in the statewide Governor’s Physical Fitness and Sports competition for three $100,000 fitness centers. Seventy-five schools are finalists. Six …

Cooling Center To Open in Frazier Park at 95 Degrees

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK (5  p.m., June 20, 3008) The Frazier Mountain Park Community Center (300 Park Drive) in Frazier Park will be opened as a cooling center when the emperatures are forecast to hit 95 degrees.  …

West Nile Found in County

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Friday the 13th wasn’t a great day for those concerned about West Nile Virus (WNV) outbreaks in Kern County. That was the day that Dr. Claudia Jonah, Interim Health Officer, announced that …

Hands-Free Phone Laws Start July 1

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

On July 1 two new laws regarding use of handheld wireless phones while driving go into affect. Motorists 18 and over may use a “hands-free device.” Drivers under the age of 18 …

Frazier Park Downtown Evacuated Due to Gas Leak

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Monday, June 23 at 6:55 p.m.) — The gas leak has been repaired, the evacuation order lifted and the streets are all open.

Gas Company Supervisor Tom Adams confirmed for The Mountain …

Forty-One Ways to Celebrate

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

Fiesta Days Coming August 1, 2 and 3

By Sabrina Stolting

Fiesta Days is fast approaching. Mountain Memories is working hard to make the 41st Fiesta Days the best one yet. The fun will kick …

‘The Happiest Dance Show On Earth’

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

Mark Your Calendar for ‘The Happiest Dance Show On Earth’ June 27-28

By Valerie Rosen

On Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, this year’s aspiring young dancers will perform “The Happiest Dance Show on …

Forest Fees ‘Pay to Play’ Hearings Held

From the June 20, 2008 Edition

The House Natural Resources Committee’s subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands, chaired by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) scheduled an oversight hearing on Wednesday June 18 on the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), …