Community

Piñon Pines man dies after skidding on icy bridge

From the November 13, 2015 Edition

By Gary Meyer

Piñon Pines resident Justin Faulkner, 36 died after he lost control of his 1989 Chevy Blazer on the icy bridge a half mile west of Monterey Trail, Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.

A …

Petition circulated to prevent new store from coming to town

From the November 6, 2015 Edition

Employees of Frazier Park Market were in the parking lot serving up free burgers and petitions on October 23. Some market employees told diners if they did not sign petitions against a Dollar General store …

Lebec Community Church launches Operation Christmas Child

From the November 6, 2015 Edition

By Chuck Noble Once again local churches and individuals in the Mountain Communities are joining together to gather shoeboxes to be sent to underprivileged third-world children all over the globe with Operation Christmas Child.

Last …

How to stun an attacker

From the October 30, 2015 Edition

Women’s self defense class is Nov. 14

By Rita Bernards

Learn how to disable an attacker and get out of harm’s way at a special workshop for women on Saturday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The …

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove to hold Town Hall Oct. 31

From the October 30, 2015 Edition

Assemblywoman Shannon Grove will be at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. for a town hall.

Public safety is the focus. Representatives from California Highway Patrol, Kern …

AARP Thanksgiving feast is Nov. 5

From the October 30, 2015 Edition

By Darlette Ratschan

Frazier Park AARP’s annual Thanksgiving lunch is November 5 at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. This year the turkey, dressing, potatoes and gravy will be prepared by a professional caterer. This …

Leif Orrell promoted to Chief Petty Officer

From the October 30, 2015 Edition

Chief Petty Officer Leif Orrell [shown at left, in front] with the Commanding Officer of the USS New Orleans (LPD-18), Captain Glenn “Shooter” Jamison [far left] and fellow Chief Petty Officers.

Orrell is the …

‘Walkabout’ to look at flood risks, Oct. 22

From the October 16, 2015 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Richard Sheffield of Antioch Nursery has invited Supervisor David Couch, county staff and members of the community to join a walkabout to assess flood danger posed by what he says are the …