Breaking News: Sherpa Fire Update

SANTA BARBARA,CA (Friday, June 17,2016 ta 11:40 a.m.)—The Sherpa Fire near Santa Barbara continues to burn today. It is only 5% contained.  This morning residents of the Western Antelope Valley woke to clouds of smoke …

Breaking News: Power outage in the Mountain Communities

FRAZIER PARK, CA (Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10:35 a.m.)—There was a short power outage in the Mountain Communities that lasted approximately five minutes. Pine Mountain Club, Piñon Pines, Lockwood Valley, Lake of the Woods …

Breaking News: Torched Car Threatens Homes in Neenach

Torched Car Threatens Homes in Neenach

Neenach, CA (Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016)—Jeff Zimmerman, a photographer and retired firefighter from Neenach, sent this account of a quiet evening at home:

“Well, it was hot, dry and windy tonight. pulled up a chair …

Blood Alley: What are the proposed Highway 138 changes?

‘Blood Alley’ is the nickname for Highway 138. The two-lane highway through the Western Antelope Valley serves Neenach, Holiday Valley, Fairmont and Antelope Acres, but has a reputation for serious accidents.

 

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JERRY

The health of Jerry Ferris of Mountain Communities Weather has hit a very rough patch. Appealing a social security disability ruling has left him with a dilemma. Click here “Jerry” for more details …

News and Features

Public safety gets 46% of county budget

Reported by Allan Krauter, Sr. Analyst, Kern County CAO

The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a 2016-2017 budget on Tuesday, Aug. 23 that lowers overall county spending by $545 million and trims nearly 1,700 ...

Otis the black bear: After the Outrage

Neighbors clustered on a street corner in outrage August 8 when a bear was shot eight times by a man who raises chickens in his backyard. Last week, even more gathered, seeking solutions …

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