From the September 29, 2017 Edition
Los Padres National Forest Wood cutting permits are available to the public every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mt. Pinos Ranger District Office, beginning October 3.
The “Chuchupate” District Office is at 34580 Lockwood Valley …
From the September 29, 2017 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Homeowner Wes Rogers was irate at the Pine Mountain Club (PMCPOA) board meeting September 16. He reminded directors that in June a majority of members voted for a new bylaw to …
From the September 29, 2017 Edition
Critters Without Litters opened its nonprofit spay/neuter clinic in Bakersfield five years ago. Since opening, Critters has spayed or neutered over 43,000 cats and dogs in Kern County to help lessen the number of unwanted …
From the September 29, 2017 Edition
The Kern County Board of Supervisors has allocated $100,000 to stimulate Kern County tourism. The application period is now open. Grants are typically up to $10,000 per project, and go only to nonprofit groups.
The …
From the September 29, 2017 Edition
Kern County was named the highest agricultural producing county in the United States on September 19. The Kern County Farm Bureau shared the end-zone dance in a proud announcement.
“One in five jobs is directly …
From the September 22, 2017 Edition
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m. Ventura County District 3 Supervisor Kelly Long will hold a community forum at the Mt. Pinos Ranger District Chuchupate headquarters (34580 Lockwood Valley Road).
Joining her will be representatives …
From the September 22, 2017 Edition
If you haven’t taken the survey about cannabis by the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce yet, take a minute to add your opinion at the chamber page, www.mymountainchamber.com
Chamber President Rachel Unell said her research …
From the September 22, 2017 Edition
Dawn and dusk will not be the best times to be out walking this season, the Ventura County Environmental Health Division said this week. Tests for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been …
From the September 22, 2017 Edition
Hall Ambulance Service is bringing a four-wheel drive ambulance to Frazier Park and the Mountain Communities, the company announced this month. It will allow better access to the mountainous region, “particularly during inclement weather,” the …
From the September 15, 2017 Edition
Flags have been flying at half-staff in recent weeks to honor Battalion Chief Gary Helming, 47, a 20-year Los Padres National Forest veteran firefighter posted at Santa Maria. Helming was fatally injured August 31 in …