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(LEBEC—July 1, 2009 9:40 p.m.) North bound traffic is reduced to two lanes a north of Castaic due to a continuing wildland fire. Aircraft have been called in and are working the fire. Road Conditions: 800 427 7623.
(LEBEC—July 1, 2009, 9 p.m.)—Closure of northbound lanes of Interstate 5 due to a wildlands fire forest land north of Castaic backed up traffic for miles during rush hour today, according to a Los... [more]
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UPDATE (Sunday, June 28, 2009, 4 p.m.)—The fire is 100% contained, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Frederic Stowers. "There were three separate starts," Stowers said. "This is under investigation, but what often happens is the big rig trucks coming down the grade have particles from their brakes that come off and can get into the brush along the side of the freeway." Stowers said the three ignitions were within a quarter to... [more]
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Need to go to Bakersfield or Parts North? Prepare to ZigZag
By Patric Hedlund
Lebec, Calif. —The on-ramp from Frazier Mountain Park Road to northbound Interstate 5 will be closed during construction by Caltrans for six weeks, starting Friday, June 26. Caltrans suggests motorists take the southbound I-5 Frazier Mountain Park on-ramp, exit at the Gorman Road off-ramp, then re-enter the freeway at the northbound I-5 on-ramp in Gorman.
Work on lanes over the 10-mile northbound Grapevine section... [more]
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By Patric Hedlund
“I’ve lived in Frazier Park since 1972 and I want to keep track of what is going to happen to our town,” said Gigi Day, to explain why she joined a cozy dinner party of 120-130 people who came to greet Lorelei Oviatt last week in Cuddy Hall.
Oviatt is division chief at Kern County’s Planning Department. She came to tell about the impacts the planned Tejon Mountain Village may have on our area.... [more]
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June 23, 2009
Dear Editor:
Thank you for pointing out that my comments were unclear at the presentation on June 18 regarding the California Condor and an Incidental Take Permit.
I did state, incorrectly, that Tejon Ranch was not seeking an Incidental Take Permit for the Condor.
I was focused on injury and death to the species when the question was asked about the Incidental Take Permit.
As discussed on page 4.4-97 of the DEIR, Tejon Ranch is applying... [more]
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(FRAZIER PARK June 28, 2009 4 p.m.)—La Sierra Restaurant owner Veronica Camacho took quick action last week to call the Kern County Environmental Health Department to investigate and help her to re-certify all food handling systems and training procedures with personnel. Within 48 hours she had identified and remedied problems. Yesterday a shiny "A" rating was restored to the popular Frazier Park restaurant, and the parking lot is filling up again as diners arrive, eager... [more]
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(LEBEC June 25, 2009, 11 a.m.)—Karen Lord Jarvis of Lebec contacted The Mountain Enterprise on Wednesday, June 25 about the application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by a neighbor for a dirt bike motocross track on his own property. Jarvis expressed concern that "a hearing is to be held next week" that will have a major impact on the success and timing of the permit application. "Nobody has been informed about it and no... [more]
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By Sue Groves
I was thrilled last year when I found a house in Pine Mountain with a loft, a ton of natural light and an amazing view—all for a rent not even half of what I’d been paying in North Hollywood for much less space. It seemed perfect for beginning my first year trying to live on under $16,000 a year in Social Security after an operation. I was so pleased with the house, I... [more]
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The unemployment rate in Kern County dropped to 14.2 percent in May, according to data released Friday, June 19. The rate was 9 percent in May 2008, but the current report is a welcome decline from the 14.8 percent reported in April 2009 and the high of 15.9 percent reported in March—the third highest in the nation at the time.
Nationwide, the May unemployment rate was 9.4 percent. California’s 11.5 percent is fifth highest in the... [more]
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By Valerie Rosen, The Dance Studio
Two performances of Broadway Melodies, The Dance Studio’s annual recital, will be presented this Friday and Saturday, June 26 and June 27. The Dance Studio will provide an exciting show to please all ages.
The recital will be held at El Tejon School’s Auditorium, where both performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. Refreshments will be sold during the show.
This recital showcases talented mountain dancers, and is always one... [more]
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Send Mountain Community events to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 245-3794.
Now through July 2
- Jesus Loves Jeans teen event 7-8:15 p.m. Begins June 12, every night except Wednesday and Sunday. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 7008 Ivins Dr. LOW. 248-6122.
Now through July 20
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Tejon Mountain Village Special Report and Commentary
Download the complete report (Parts 1 and 2) as a PDF file.
By Patric Hedlund with Katy Penland
Originally printed in the April 10 and 17, 2009 editions
Part 1
On March 6 an 18-pound box was delivered by Federal Express to The Mountain Enterprise from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It wasn’t a lead meteorite from outer space or an orphaned bear cub, but... [more]
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 Power Lines Said to Cause Blaze on Tejon Ranch
| By Sean Collins, KCFD
A fast-moving grass fire at the foot of the Grapevine, south of the Tejon Ranch Industrial Complex, burned 700 acres on Monday, June 22. The fire was caused by arcing electrical current between PG&E threephase overhead power... |
| McCASA to Knock n' Talk
| By Anne Weber, McCASA
In July McCASA (Mountain Communities Coalition Against Substance Abuse) will send out trained volunteers to knock on doors and interview residents about underage drinking in our area.
The survey will ask families who live around Frazier Mountain Park... |
| Fiesta Days: Good Ol' Times in 2009: Fiesta Days Photo Contest
| Hear ye! Hear ye! The Mountain Memories Association needs your help to create a visual chronicle of Fiesta Days past.
Dust off your old shoe boxes and photo albums. Pull out those old snapshots. We are looking for any and all... |
| Fiesta Days: Good Ol' Times in 2009: Pet Show Hits Center Stage
| Train your cat to play fetch! Show off your snake charmer technique. Teach your dogs a new trick. Then bring your talented pet friends down to show off their skills and style. The 20th Annual Fiesta Days Pet Show will... |
| Fiesta Days: Good Ol' Times in 2009: Wanted: Fiesta Days Queen
| Would you like the chance to reign over the 42nd Annual Fiesta Days festivities?
Would you like to ride in the parade, judge the Pet Show, host the Teen Dance and give awards as a gracious symbol of our community—crown on... |
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