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 …
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. …
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 …
From the June 20, 2008 Edition
PINE MOUNTAIN (June 20, 2008)—Reports are coming in of black bear sightings in several areas of Pine Mountain. Patrice Stimpson, a PMCPOA security officer who has trained as a humane officer, reports "last night [a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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), …
From the June 13, 2008 Edition
UPDATE; LEBEC (Friday, June 13, 2008, 12:35 p.m.)—Southbound lanes of Interstate 5 were re-opened at approximately 12:30 p.m. Hazardous Materials crews, according to KCFD spokesman Tommy Brown, have determined that the chemicals ethylene-oxide and ethyl-methyl …