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Q: I’m curious to know how much money has been received from the state lottery for the schools, by name of school, in Bakersfield and in Kern County and how the money was used, i.e., classroom supplies, teacher salaries, etc., in percentages.
— Joe McNeill
A: Wow. That’s a lot of numbers, considering Kern County has more than 250 public schools. We don’t have room to print all those numbers now, but below you’ll find how much most Kern County...
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Q.: On the west side of Highway 99, between Panama Lane and McKee Road, a huge concrete block wall was constructed a very short time ago. Now a large portion of that wall is being torn down and trucked away. What is going on there?
— Buffy Bebaker
A.: Part of the wall was in the footprint of a future interchange for Hosking Road and the 99, said Marian Shaw, a civil engineer with the city of Bakersfield.
Home builder Lennar agreed to remove some of it to...
Question:
Who decided that all cars exiting Ming Avenue east from southbound Highway 99 should be forced to go south on Wible Road instead of east? What is the purpose of this detour?
— Jim A. Luff, Bakersfield
Answer:
Rhonda Smiley, Bakersfield public information officer, said, “The action was taken by the Public Works Department, as requested by the Police Department. It is put into place every year during the holiday shopping season, as a precautionary measure, due to...
Question:
I took my daughter and her friend to the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center Dec. 8. It happened to be a “Winter Playground” night. I think I would name it “Rip off Bakersfield Residents” night. I have spent many a Friday night down at the ice rink, sitting, reading and being a diligent parent. Tonight that privilege cost me $10. I grumbled, was given an inadequate explanation as to why I must pay to supervise my children, and paid the $10.
An hour before...
Question:
What’s up at the ampm on the corner of Ming Avenue and Stine Road? One day it’s open, the next morning it’s fenced off and emptied out.
— William L. Murphy
Answer:
The station will be closed for several weeks for remodeling, according to Cindy Wymore director of public affairs at British Petroleum, the parent company of Arco ampm.
Question:
Why is the job of sheriff an elected position? And why would those who live within city limits and under the city’s jurisdiction be required to vote for it?
— Bret Haney
Answer:
Cal State Bakersfield political science professor Kent Price has these answers:
1) The concept of the sheriff came to America when English settlers began to explore the new world. In the majority of states the office of sheriff is established by state constitutions. There are only two...
Question:
What are they building on Ashe Road between District Boulevard and Harris Road?
— Sevanti Kumaran
Answer:
The nearly 27-acre site is zoned for industrial use, said Jim Eggert, a planner with the city of Bakersfield.
The site could hold eight to 12 businesses, Eggert said. So far, the only approved occupant is Daltile, a tile company and showroom.
The business is relocating to a bigger site, said store manager Eric Abshire. It’s outgrown its location on...
Question:
Can you give me information regarding the Red Hat Society in Bakersfield?
— Leticia Villegas
Answer:
The Red Hat Society is an organization open to women, ages 50 and up. The group is best known for wearing the colors red and purple together, often in fun costumes. The women get together for the love of having a good time, celebrating life and friendship.
In Bakersfield, there are 34 Red Hat chapters. To find them, or any Red Hat chapter, go to www.redhatsociety.com...
Question:
This past Saturday the Bakersfield Condors held their annual “teddy bear” toss at the Rabobank Arena. Attendance was the fourth largest in team history. Hundreds of fans stood in long lines being searched prior to entering the arena. This included off-duty police officers, who are legally armed, and their families.
The city manager, Alan Tandy, approached and walked right past the lines, spoke to a person at the door, and was allowed entry just before the game...
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