What's Up in Stallion Springs?

It's going to be a long hot summer and you want to stay home in the air conditioning. But what are you going to do? Why not curl up with a good book and just relax. The Stallion Springs Library is a great place to pick up that book and you don't have to drive into Tehachapi to get it. There are hundreds of books to choose from and helpful volunteers to assist you.

In addition to lending books the library sells copies of books that are duplicates of those on the shelves. You can buy a book for as little as 25 cents or a bag of books for $1.

Come in, visit, borrow or buy a book and stay cool at home in the air conditioning on these hot days.

The Library is still looking for volunteers to work on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to noon or noon to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. You can contact Emma Holm at (661) 822-1385 or by email at [email protected].

Police advisory

When the Stallion Springs Police Department interacts with juveniles, it is our intention to leave them with a warm and friendly impression of law enforcement. We want to remain approachable under any circumstances but at the same time instill in them a sense of personal responsibility and community.

The Stallion Springs Police Department is beginning to receive complaints from residents regarding juveniles causing mischief after hours in Stallion Springs. These activities seem harmless in nature, some of which include "ding-dong-ditch" games and teepee parties. However, due to the complaints and the fact that statistically most juvenile crimes occur during the hours of late darkness, the Stallion Springs Police Department would like to increase its residents awareness of the applicable laws governing juvenile curfew. 

Because of these laws and statutes, the Stallion Springs Police Department is obligated to take certain actions when we encounter a juvenile after hours that may be in violation of the various laws. These actions include having a parent or legal guardian retrieve their child from the detention location or having them respond to the station. 

Additionally, the Stallion Springs Police Department may issue a citation to the juvenile for various violations including curfew. This is for the welfare of the child, the safeguarding of the community, and to keep and maintain the peace.

The Kern County Municipal Code provides specific guidelines as it relates to Juvenile Curfew violations:• 9.28.020

"It shall be unlawful for any unemancipated minor to loiter or wander in or upon the public streets, sidewalks, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds or other public grounds, public places or public businesses, or to roam the public streets, alleys, roads or highways in or on a motor vehicle between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the day immediately following."

"Violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) in the discretion of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 601." For further information refer to the above County Code.

Police report

During the month of May the Stallion Springs Police Department had seven arrests, issued 5 citations, 79 calls for service and completed 22 want and warrant checks. There were 80 reports, 166 officer initiated Investigations, conducted 24 field interviews, 38 want and warrant checks and four medical assists. The CSU completed 47 vacation house checks, four infrastructure checks, and two school bus watches.

If you have a life threatening Emergency call 911. The Stallion Springs Police Department is dispatched through the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

For non-life threatening issues, please call (661) 861-3110. You may contact us by email or using the contact information provided on the CSD web site, http://www.mysscsd.com . If you wish to make an appointment to speak with an Officer contact the CSD at 822-3268. Appointments maybe canceled at any time due to limited police staffing.

Stallion Springs Board of Directors

They meet on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 18, at 6 p.m. at the CSD Board Room.

Neighborhood watch

A new monthly meeting date has been announced, the Fourth Tuesday of the month. The new date facilitates the SS Police Department support, SSNW Block Captains, and avoids conflicts with other important monthly Community Events.

The next meeting will be on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the CSD Board room.