News Briefs

U.S. Marines’ 242nd birthday celebrated

From the November 3, 2017 Edition

Kern County’s Veterans Service Department will honor the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at its office (1120 Golden State Avenue, near M Street in Bakersfield).

In …

Burglary defendant released on bail

From the October 27, 2017 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Cody Dubois, 23 of Lake of the Woods was released from custody this week after spending 10 days in jail on charges of second degree burglary. Dubois was arrested on October …

FMHS grad gets nine years for theft and killing

From the October 27, 2017 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Ethan Rene Wiley, a 2012 graduate of Frazier Mountain High School, was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Superior Court to nine years and four months in state prison for the …

Tips for staying safe

From the October 20, 2017 Edition

Watch the Weather

Strong “Santa Ana” winds in Southern California start in late September and often last into January. In Northern California these are called “Diablo winds.”

You can predict fire patterns across the state …

Burglary at ACE Hardware

From the October 13, 2017 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Frazier Park’s friendly Ace Hardware was burglarized on Wednesday morning, October 11 at 5 a.m. The thief smashed through the front glass door and stole five power drills (four DeWalt and …

Slate forming for 2018 PMC ballot

From the October 6, 2017 Edition

Three Pine Mountain Club residents—Shawn Coulter, Finn Myggen and Bill Lewis—announced this week that they have already filed their intent to run for the PMCPOA board of directors in the June 2018 election.

Coulter said …

Blood donor updates

From the October 6, 2017 Edition

Carola Enriquez, Houchin

A generous response from the public wanting to donate blood followed the Las Vegas shooting. All the red blood cell needs have been met. The need for platelet donors is still high.

A CHP ticket to make you smile

From the October 6, 2017 Edition

By June Schmidt, TME

This is one ticket that you can smile about receiving from your friendly California Highway Patrol Officer.

That’s right, at the 8th Annual Tips for CHiPs on Wednesday, Oct. 18, …

Join the Adventure

From the October 6, 2017 Edition

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell will be the Ridge Route Community Museum Book Club’s selection for November 6 at 4 p.m.

Gladwell explores that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses …

Kern County Fire sends aid to assist Puerto Rico

From the September 29, 2017 Edition

By Capt. Jason Knaggs, KCFD

Sixty firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department are battling wildfires throughout the state. KCFD fire engines, bulldozers, Helicopter 407 and the RioBravo Hotshot crew at the Canyon Fire in …