How Kern County’s negotiation snafu with employees’ union led CHP, tow trucks and over 64 vehicles to be trapped in an ice storm –Part Two  (published January 12, 2018) See Part one (published December …

BAKERSFIELD, CA (Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.)—After the July 23 executive session of the Kern County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, County Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop reported the board’s approval for a new contract …

UPDATE: Frazier Park, CA (Thursday, July 25, 2019 at  4 p.m.)—Kate Donahue has been moved from the Intensive Care Unit at Kern Medical to an observation area. She is still “wired” with monitors and accessories. …

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to donate to Kate’s medical expenses, click here to reach her GoFundMe.com page

By Patric Hedlund, TME

Mary Kate Donahue, known fondly as “Kate” in the Frazier Mountain …

By Marcy Axness with Patric Hedlund, TME

The volunteers who organize the annual Fiesta Days three-day summer party chose a playful theme for the 52nd year—“A Festival Suited for the CommUNITY”—with the visual theme of …

By Patric Hedlund, TME

Tragedies may not define us, but they can help shape the contour and depth of our character. Sergeant Danisha Ashley, the new leader at Kern County Sheriff’s substation in Frazier Park, …

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Friday, July 19, 2019

• Kids 7-12, the Junior Rangers Club wants you! …

BAKERSFIELD, CA (July 18, 2019 at 8 p.m.)— As promised in the news story in the July 19, 2019 issue of The Mountain Enterprise, we can now confirm this item is on the 2 p.m. …

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30 a.m.)—The Mountain Enterprise newspaper announced on Monday, April 8, that its Fictitious Business Name publishing fee is the lowest in Kern County. “We’re keeping the cost …

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 2:19 p.m.)—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Frazier Park and its surrounding areas until 3:45 p.m. Residents are advised to avoid flooded …

By Gerard Conroy, Neenach

I believe the characterization of Richard Skaggs as Boss Hogg in the Neenach area is unfair [“He Boss Hoggs This Whole Neighborhood,” The Mountain Enterprise, June 28, 2019]. Having known Richard …

UPDATE —LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.)— The Tejon fire (including its northern and southern components) is now 100% contained, according to Kern County Fire Department Public Information Officer Andrew Freeborn. “All …