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: State of Emergency Declared in Spread of West Nile Virus
At 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 2 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in Kern County due to the three-fold increased spread of West Nile Virus (WNV). Of 56 cases of WNV reported in …
40th Annual Fiesta Days Ready to Rock
Once that sparkling crown rests atop a lovely head, you know for certain that any day now you’ll see the ferris wheel being set up in Frazier Mountain Park. Trailers of carnival rides will be …
Rattlesnake Bites Girl in Lockwood
A First Person Report
By Brenda Zoppe
I am writing this story to make parents and children aware of a danger it may sometimes be easy to forget.
It was about 8:30 in the evening …
$48 Million in Planned Local Capital Improvements to be Presented Monday
12 Acre Park in Lebec, New Sheriff, Fire and Library Facilities Among Projects
By Gary Meyer
A sweeping plan for 11 new and replacement facilities in the Mountain Communities will be presented by the Kern …
Special Delivery: Lebec Baby Born in Car on Way To Hospital
Derek Walker Poff was in a hurry Saturday, July 14. He was born at 5:00 a.m. in the back seat of his grandmother’s Saturn as his Lebec family raced toward Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield. …
OxyContin’s Makers Fined $634 Million for Lying about Addiction to Drug
Moms, dads and grandparents told heartbreaking stories during a case settled July 20 as a Federal judge in Virginia ordered OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma to pay $634 million for "making false statements" about the powerfully …
News and Features
Big Rig Crash Closes 1-5 Again
On Friday, July 20 a northbound big rig on the Interstate-5 just north of Lake Hughes drove through engine oil spilled by an unknown vehicle. According to CHP Officer Michelle Esposito, the driver lost control ...
Inspiration, Leadership Mark 2007 Contest for Fiesta Days Queen
Tammie Goddard, chair of Mountain Memories’ Fiesta Days Queen committee presented an inspiring hometown introduction to this year’s candidates for the honor.
Emily Brennan, 16 of Cuddy Valley is a horsewoman and Girl Scout who ...
Second West Nile Death Hits Kern County
An 85-year-old Shafter man died from complications of a West Nile virus infection July 24. This marks the second reported death from the mosquito-borne virus in Kern County this month. A 96-year-old Bakersfield woman was ...
Hard Water Questions On Tap for Forum
If you use water, you will want to be at a Mountain Communities Town Council Forum on Thursday, August 16 to learn more about what is known about water supplies in our region.
Pinon Pines ...
Back to School Clothes Giveaway Begins
By Larry Marasa, Brownie Troop leader
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 329 is collecting clothes for children and teens for the Back to School Clothing Drive which is sponsored by the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center.
...Gorman School Board Trustees Get $37,734 in Health Plans and Stipends
Candidates May Register Until August 10 for Two Board Seats
Report by Patric Hedlund and Gary Meyer
If you live within the Gorman Elementary School District boundaries [see map, page 12] and have an interest ...
Growing Dreams
China Beckons, But the True Destination Lies Far Beyond
By Patric Hedlund
"Kung Fu means ‘to work hard and long,’" Tom Farrar said from his hospital bed at Cedars Sinai Hospital Saturday, June 23.
Students ...
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