Community

Saved by the Belt

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

By Fran Clader

More teenagers in California are buckling up. Figures from a recent study indicate 90.8 percent of the state’s high school students use their seat belts when driving or riding in a vehicle.

Pony Stolen from Living Museum in Bakersfield

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

Mountain Residents Asked To Keep Watch

The public’s help is needed to locate Thomas, a pony believed stolen from the California Living Museum’s (CALM) petting zoo. The 15-year-old pony has been a part of the …

CHP Warns of Misleading Fundraising Attempts

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

Solicitors Imply They Represent CHP Members

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is advising wariness of people soliciting donations on behalf of the department’s members.

Letters and phone calls requesting donations to the "American Association of …

Fine Art Opens Inspiration for Young Students

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

By Ronnie Wild

Students at the Pine Mountain Learning Center are studying fine art this winter under the instruction of local artist Denise Nelson, who has a son in the school.

Over four weeks, four …

Regarding Trail Options

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

Letter from Supervisor Ray Watson To Frazier Park Property Owners

I urge Frazier Park property owners to attend a meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, at Cuddy Hall to discuss options for …

Town Council Announces Events, Elections

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

What is CEQA Anyway? Is That A Greek Donut with Cream?

Have you ever wanted to gain access to those exclusive events at the Magic Castle in Hollywood so you could hear magicians explain their …

Inconvenient Stories Features Local Veteran

From the March 02, 2007 Edition

By Simba Wiley Roberts

There is a new book on the market and it is called Inconvenient Stories: Vietnam War Veterans.

The official publication date is in March and it is available at Barnes & …

Sassy Phrass Charms Elders And Children

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Kathy Duenckel

I’m engaged to Jeff Richardson. Between us we have three children in our home: Madi Richardson, Brandelyn Duenckel and Larson Duenckel. We also have two Old English bulldogs, Sophie and Soaker. The …