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NOTICE: Have you been a victim of Property Management Fraud?

From the April 1, 2016 Edition

If you believe you may have been a victim of real estate property management fraud or mismanagement, the California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) asks that you contact CalBRE as soon as possible.

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Planned power outage set for Thursday, March 31

From the April 1, 2016 Edition

Southern California Edison spokesman Paul Griffo said a planned power outage has been scheduled in Pine Mountain Club for Thursday, March 31 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. for maintenance of the system.

Edison’s policy …

Factoid Minute

From the March 25, 2016 Edition

• Measure F on the June ballot seeks 1/8 of a cent per dollar spent on nonfood items. That equals a tax of one cent per $8, or twelve and a half cents per $100. …

Coffee with a Cop

From the March 18, 2016 Edition

By Shanene Laudenberg, FRC

Americans say law enforcement makes them feel anxious. Try thinking back to your last traffic ticket, and maybe you will agree. The Mountain Communities Family Resource Center and local law enforcement …

Deadline for Essays on Compassion is May 15

From the March 11, 2016 Edition

Jizo Peace Center has announced the deadline for its scholarship contest for high school seniors. Go to www.jizopeacecenter.org to learn more about how to submit your 500-word essays on the meaning of compassion in your …

Bone marrow donors sought

From the March 11, 2016 Edition

By June Schmidt, TME

Caifornia Highway Patrol Officer Keith Meter signed up a few years ago to be a bone marrow donor for those in need. When he was going through tests after being identified …

Parent education classes to begin

From the March 11, 2016 Edition

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By Bonnie Luther, FRC

The Family Resource Center will host a series of parent education sessions on Wednesdays from April 6 through May 4, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. …

A few facts about Meals on Wheels

From the March 4, 2016 Edition

By Bernice Trojahn

Are you a senior citizen who could use a little help with meal preparation?

Are you finding it difficult to prepare a nutritious meal every day?

Did you know there …

Kern County gets grant to reduce fuel hazard

From the March 4, 2016 Edition

Kern County Fire Department received $99,800 from the SRA fund this week. Rural property owners pay a fee each year for fire hazard reduction. The project will focus on land surrounding Frazier Park, Lake of …