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: Hit and Run Driver Arrested in Lebec
LEBEC, CA (Friday, July 1, 2011 at 10 a.m.)–CHP has released its report on the hit and run collision which occurred yesterday on Lebec Road. The CHP report follows, edited for clarity:
On 6/30/2011 at …
Breaking News: ETUSD Votes to ‘Save Sports’ and Hire High School Principal
FRAZIER PARK / LEBEC (Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11: 55 p.m.)–In a meeting tonight the El Tejon Unified School District Board of Trustees voted on an alternative budget to that presented earlier this month. …
Update: Fairmont Town Council Asks for Emergency Planning Meeting on First Solar Intentions
UPDATE Western Antelope Valley / FAIRMONT / NEENACH (June 28, 2011, 10 p.m.)—The Fairmont Town Council in Western Antelope Valley voted on June 27 to seek an urgent emergency meeting with the L.A. County Department of …
Fairmont Town Council’s Solar Merry-Go-Round Ride
By Patric Hedlund
UPDATE: Monday, June 27, 2011 at 1 p.m.—The office of Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit confirms that his resolution proposing a 2 percent county fee on revenues earned by First Solar’s installation …
The Sixth Annual Mountain Shakespeare Festival Has Begun-Get Your Tickets!
By Holly Van Houten, Peter Kjenaas and Kat Fair
From June 22 through July 23, the Mountain Shakespeare Festival again offers great summer entertainment under the stars in the Pine Mountain Village Gazebo.
This season …
Car Flips on Mil Potrero Highway
A single car rollover accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Mil Potrero Highway just east of Yellowstone Drive on Saturday, June 18.
Nicholas Gilbert, 24 was driving westbound on sharp curves in a black …
Four Teachers Win Appeal Against School District
The dismissal of four senior teachers from El Tejon Unifed School District was considered by Administrative Law Judge Samuel D. Reyes from the California Office of Administrative Hearings on May 27. On June 14 Reyes …
Sign Up for the Library’s Summer Reading Program
This Summer, Explore Far Away, Exotic Places
By Theresa Becker, FP Library
Teens, adults and school kids: sign up now to join the summer reading team at Frazier Park Library (245-1627). Read 10 books by …
Breaking News: Los Padres Forest Required to Provide Better Protection to Condor, Steelhead
FRAZIER PARK (June 28, 2011 at 2:20 p.m.)—This is a press release that has just been issued by the plaintiffs in a lawsuit about better protections for endangered species. The suit was against the U.S. …
Double Fun Weekend
Quick: phone, tweet and Facebook your friends from the city. This is a great getaway weekend for both residents and visitors to enjoy the offerings of the mountain’s unique beauty, talent and fun.
The Mountain …
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Community Calendar: Upcoming & Ongoing
June and Ongoing
- Junior Falcons Football Club meets at Frazier Mountain Park Saturday at noon. All 3rd-8th graders are welcome. For info call Mike at 661-444-2159 or Roger at 661-805-1250
- Work of HeArt Gallery …
What Doees Special Ed Cost El Tejon District Schools?
State and federal courts and lawmakers mandate that the children of California are entitled to a “free and appropriate education.” But the mandating authorities do not fully fund the mandated services.
In 2010-2011, the Kern …
GRADUATION (see video) High School Seniors Receive Diplomas
VIDEO By Patric Hedlund
Struggle makes a prize shine more brightly. So it was inspiring to see the determination, pride and accomplishment in the faces of this year’s Class of 2011 as they graduated …
‘I Hate this Damn Budget!’ (see video)
Board Votes 3-1 to Jettison Sports, Teachers’ Aides (See Video report)
Says ‘Maybe Things Will Get Better’
By Patric Hedlund
“I hate this damn budget!” Terri Geivet, director of fiscal services for El Tejon …
News and Features
‘Kern Fire Authority’ May Consolidate Fire Services
By Patric Hedlund
The Kern County Board of Supervisors told the Kern County Fire Department and the county administrator’s office on Tuesday, June 21 to explore a proposal to merge the 46 fire stations of ...
Our Lady of the Snows Invites All to Annual Barbecue Picnic
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church is holding its annual community barbecue on Sunday, June 26 from noon to 4 p.m. All members of the community are invited to come to enjoy a great ...
Governor Vetoes Budget: School Boards Left in Limbo
Trustees for El Tejon Unified School District said June 8 they were looking for good news when the California state budget was passed this month. No good news arrived last week.
State legislators gave up ...
PMC Elects 3 New Directors
Three Amendments Passed by Members
By Patric Hedlund
Three new directors were rotated onto the nine-member Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association Board at the members’ annual meeting Saturday, June 19.
Steven Bates got 606 ...
Hwy 33 Traffic Slowed
Only one lane will be open on Highway 33 five miles north of Lockwood Valley, running through the Los Padres National Forest through June 27. Traffic control will be in place in both lanes as ...
Air District Extends Hours for PMC Green Waste Chipper
As we go to press, it is confirmed that the green waste chipper at Pine Mountain Club will be opened again. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) has amended the permit to ...
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