Emergency Closure of National Forests Issued

By Joe Pasinato, USFS

Forest Supervisor Peggy Hernandez announced an emergency closure of the entire Los Padres National Forest Tuesday, "as a result of extreme fire activity in Southern California, very low fuel moisture and …

FMHS Bomb Suspects Take Plea Deal for Vandalism

Alexander Timothy Hancock, 18 pled ‘no contest’ to one count of ‘felony vandalism in the amount of $400 or more’ in a plea bargain at the Bakersfield Metro Division of California Superior Court on October …

Fires Trigger FEMA Aid

By Mountain Enterprise Staff

A federal state of emergency was proclaimed Tuesday as dry conditions and high winds elevated extreme fire danger throughout Southern California this week. Sixteen fires raged in seven counties.

On Sunday, …

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No Water or Power For a Month?

‘Make it a fun family camping trip,’ Preparedness Fair advisors suggest

By Patric Hedlund

A well-organized and thorough Preparedness Fair was held October 20 at the Mormon Church in Lake of the Woods.

The Women’s ...

Start Thanksgiving Month with AARP

Thursday, Nov. 1 Feast and Inspiration

By Gigi Day

On Thursday, Nov. 1 AARP Chapter 2915 gives thanks for its loyal members by treating them to turkey and ham at the noon potluck lunch meeting. ...

Clock Ticking On VFW Contest

Voice of Democracy Entries Due Nov. 1

By Dolores Bumgardner

The Clock is Ticking! The Voice of Democracy entries must be in no later than Thursday, Nov. 1 to be judged.The competition is open to ...

A Word about the Candidates Forum

Just 71 voters are eligible to cast two votes each to fill the two seats opening on the Gorman Elementary School District Board of Trustees. Three candidates filed to run for the positions. All three ...