From the June 14, 2019 Edition
Kern County residents are encouraged to take these precautions against bug-borne illness
Mosquitoes and summer go together, nothing new about that. What is new this year? All our recent rain has already led to an …
From the May 3, 2019 Edition
By Marcy Axness and Patric Hedlund, TME
Startling statistics were released last week. A 27-year record high in the number of valley fever cases was reported in Kern County for 2018—adding up to 30 to …
From the February 8, 2019 Edition
Please join us for a free, one-hour secular guided meditation practice and informational conversation about how meditation positively affects the brain, this Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. at Artworks Community Gallery. We will start with …
From the November 30, 2018 Edition
By Greg Dill, Medicare
In 2019, most people with Medicare will pay the standard monthly premium for Part B, which will be $135.50 next year, an increase of $1.50 over 2018.
Part B covers physician …
From the November 23, 2018 Edition
Emergency Preparedness and Closing Remarks
We are grateful to all 14 panelists for participating. B.J. Saidi, president of the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce, recorded the event. Patric Hedlund of The Mountain Enterprise (TME) coordinated …
From the November 16, 2018 Edition
Los Angeles County is moving to incorporate a holistic approach to caring for young people in county probation halls and camps. Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s motion creates a new leadership position within the Department of Mental …
From the November 16, 2018 Edition
Medicare’s open enrollment period ends December 7. This is the time for people on Medicare to review their current coverage and decide if there are better coverage options for them based on changes to the …
From the October 26, 2018 Edition
By Jill Neptune Turner, TME
No, you’re not having a déjà vu moment. In last week’s paper we told the story of Terre Ashmore’s experience with a series of medical transportation failures earlier this month. …
From the October 26, 2018 Edition
We are grateful to all 14 panelists for participating. B.J. Saidi, president of the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce, recorded the event. Patric Hedlund of The Mountain Enterprise coordinated and moderated the Town Hall. Gary …
From the October 19, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Terre Ashmore of Lebec called The Mountain Enterprise on September 6 with concern about the issue of transportation to medical appointments, which was also brought up by Phyllis Browning in the …