From the October 28, 2016 Edition
According to the Employment Development Department for Kern County, the Labor Force is 402,200. Of those, 365,200 are employed and 37,000 are unemployed.
The unemployment rate for September is 9.2%, down from a revised …
From the October 14, 2016 Edition
By June Schmidt, TME
Election Day, November 8, is approaching rapidly. Most water and school board positions that expire this year will be claimed by uncontested incumbents.
Currently running unopposed for reelection to the …
From the October 14, 2016 Edition
By Jan Lemucchi, ILCKC
Free computer and cell phone classes will be offered at the Frazier Park Library for people with disabilities and those 55 years of age or over who may be blind or …
From the October 14, 2016 Edition
Several low-hanging tree limbs along Park Drive and East End Drive were scheduled to be trimmed on Thursday, Oct. 13. Kern County Parks Superintendent Larry Swan said a request was received from the Kern County Roads Department. …
From the September 30, 2016 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
At a moment when the five-person Frazier Park Public Utility District board is voting on issues that will affect the future of this region and everyone who lives here, Director Frank …
From the September 23, 2016 Edition
Frank Maga of Cuddy Valley sent out a call for action from gun owners this week, alerting local gun enthusiasts to changes in gun and ammunition laws in California.
Maga forwarded alerts from internet arms …
From the September 23, 2016 Edition
Cooler weather appears here to stay. Despite overcast skies for part of Tuesday, no trace of rain has been seen in the Mountain Communities. Nighttime lows are into the 20s in some spots.
The National …
From the September 23, 2016 Edition
Ronald Bocci, 79 of the Pine Mountain community died on September 16 according to the Bakersfield Funeral Home. He lived in the Pine Mountain community for 27 years.
Bocci was airlifted to the San …
From the September 23, 2016 Edition
George Lester, 63 died on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in San Luis Obispo County. He lived in Lake of the Woods from 1972 to 1990. Graveside services and …
From the September 23, 2016 Edition
Kern County Roads department announced that Frazier Mountain Park Road in the area of Lebec Road to Motocross Avenue will be closed Monday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. the same day for …