From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By Mountain Enterprise Staff
A federal state of emergency was proclaimed Tuesday as dry conditions and high winds elevated extreme fire danger throughout Southern California this week. Sixteen fires raged in seven counties.
On Sunday, …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
If we start with the premise that danger is part of the fun of jousting (much as it is in NASCAR racing) then the fact that James Zoppe (bottom right, far right) took a flyer …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By Gary Meyer
‘You have to build a new school. You can’t mitigate a school that is that close to a freeway.’
A panel of experts at the Mountain Communities Town Council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By Don Eubank
Debbie and Dennis Turner of Frazier Park hosted an Explorer Police Academy at our local Camp St. Nicholas in August. The group’s graduation took place on October 9. As a retired firefighter …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
‘Make it a fun family camping trip,’ Preparedness Fair advisors suggest
By Patric Hedlund
A well-organized and thorough Preparedness Fair was held October 20 at the Mormon Church in Lake of the Woods.
The Women’s …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By Charles Hurst
Roger Christy, left, the Policy, Government and Public Affairs Representative of Chevron North America is shown presenting a “Community Spirit Award” and a check for $2,500 to Lanny and Midge Davenport, mentors …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
On May 29 this year the Kern County Grand Jury advised that Pine Mountain is in need of a 24/7 Advanced Life Support paramedic program. What impact does that have on county or state officials? …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By Amy Mack
The timer begins its final countdown; the music is blaring, yet can barely be heard over the roar of the crowds.
10…9…8…
Eight teams scramble to finish one final mission before …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
Alexander Timothy Hancock, 18 pled ‘no contest’ to one count of ‘felony vandalism in the amount of $400 or more’ in a plea bargain at the Bakersfield Metro Division of California Superior Court on October …
From the October 26, 2007 Edition
By John Myers, Kern County Taxpayers Association
The latest voter registration report from Secretary of State Debra Bowen shows that almost 3 million California voters are now unaffiliated, registering to vote but with party affiliation …