Week’s Highs To Be in the 80s—National Weather Service
FRAZIER PARK, CA (Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.)—This is a good week to get busy and finish up a lot of those projects that we just can’t seem to get done when it …
Breaking News: ETUSD Superintendent Katherine Kleier Resigns
LEBEC, CA (Monday, July 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.)—El Tejon Unified School District Superintendent Katherine (Katie) Kleier resigned effective today amidst a settlement agreement with the ETUSD Board of Trustees. See the story Thursday morning in The Mountain Enterprise.
Firefighters quickly halt Lebec fire
“We got so lucky,” O’Neill Canyon resident says
By Patric Hedlund, Gary Meyer and community reporters
Captain Matt Handy, a Kern County Fire Investigator, walked slowly along the shoulder of the southbound lane of Interstate 5 last Sunday, just north of the Lebec Road overcross that heads into El Tejon School. Handy was peering closely at what was left of the dry grass at the top of the steepest section of the infamous Grapevine, a place where thousands of vehicles overheat each day as they struggle to pull a load up the steep grade.
State adds to allegations against local broker
By The Mountain Enterprise staff
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) filed an amended accusation on April 2, 2013 against local real estate broker Milton Lance Hudson, alleging “substantial misrepresentation” in his agreement with …
‘I want to play The Phantom of the Opera’ says young piano student
Free piano lessons at library begin second session
By Patric Hedlund
Crystal Tallman, 11 was eager to bring out her music folder this week, to show it to a visitor to her family’s cozy Pine Mountain country cottage. The family is new to the Mountain Communities, but this Saturday, Crystal will already…
Bear cub rescued—WATCH THE VIDEO
As we were going to press we received a surprising addition to the Sheriff’s Log (see page 12). Deputy Gabriel Gonzales recorded a 30-second video showing this cub being fed. See it at www.MountainEnterprise.com
On …
Local Search and Rescue team seeks new recruits
Mike Parker has served on the Southern Kern Search and Rescue team for over 32 years. Recently he spoke with The Mountain Enterprise about the qualities that help sustain an interest in getting up in the middle of the night to help find a missing hiker, or an off-road cyclist who has gone over a cliff, or a family that may have
Update: FBI Raid on Pine Mountain home
By Patric Hedlund
On June 28 we reported about an early morning raid by FBI agents on a home on Woodland Drive in the Pine Mountain community. We reported that an arrest of Charles Edward …
Breathing matters: Good news on dust crisis in Western Antelope Valley
By Patric Hedlund, Editor
It may have taken two years of activism on the part of concerned neighbors and town councils, but the good news is that a foundation may now be in place for …
Sunday Strolls continue through local mountains
The easy-going and informative Sunday Strolls through local mountains continue until the end of August. They are hosted by the local Condor Group of the Sierra Club. No reservations are required. “Just meet us in …
Mel Weinstein photography exhibit to benefit Family Resource Center
July 20 at 7:30 p.m.
A reception to benefit the Family Resource Center
Mel Weinstein, photographer at the Work of HeArt Gallery.
The show is up all through July. All proceeds of print …
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Upcoming & Ongoing plus Regular Weekly and Monthly Events
Ongoing
• Dave da Handyman Scholarship Fund helps send a child to Summer Art Camp. Scholarships available—families with financial need may apply at the Family Resource Center, 3015 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park. Spaces limited.
• …
News and Features
Firefighters quickly halt Lebec fire
“We got so lucky,” O’Neill Canyon resident says
By Patric Hedlund, Gary Meyer and community reporters
Captain Matt Handy, a Kern County Fire Investigator, walked slowly along the shoulder of the southbound lane of Interstate ...
State adds to allegations against local broker
By The Mountain Enterprise staff
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) filed an amended accusation on April 2, 2013 against local real estate broker Milton Lance Hudson, alleging “substantial misrepresentation” in his agreement with ...
Headlines
Columns
- High Country Gardener—Thinning apples and peaches for better fruit
- Sheriff’s Log: June 29 – July 5, 2013
Community
- Update: FBI Raid on Pine Mountain home
- Kern County visitor spending hits all time high—$1.279 B
- Fourth of July Report: God Bless the U.S.A.
- Couch team are no couch potatoes
Community Input
- Tribute to 19
- Staying Green in Lake of the Woods
- Memories of Death Camps
- Wanted: To Ring Liberty Bell
- Fork in the road