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Q. Is Madison Grove Park a few blocks west of Norris Road and Calloway Drive finished, neglected or in progress? The play structures, basketball and tennis facilities are great but the grass is atrocious. It looks like they are cultivating the native weeds and mow them once a month or so. Is there a reason why this was not planted and properly maintained? Thanks, Bob Szczurek A. Maintenance of the park has recently been taken over by the park district, said David McArthur, general...
Posted in the Sports & Recreation interest group.
Topics: madison grove park
posted by askthecalifornian on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 03:25 PM
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Q: I just read in the newspaper about a car being stopped because of illegal tinted windows.  I am curious to know how much is the ticket for tinted windows and what does the California vehicle code say about tinted windows? Also, is the Bakersfield police, CHP, and Kern County Sheriff enforcing this law? — Eddie Cathey The general rule is that a vehicle’s windshield, front driver side and passenger side windows cannot be tinted, according to the California Highway...
Posted in the News interest group.
Topics: tinted windows, california highway patrol, illegal
posted by askthecalifornian on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 04:34 PM
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Q: Since the closing of Fairfax at Highway 178, Niles Street has become increasingly utilized by drivers getting to and coming from work. But Niles Street, from Mt. Vernon Avenue to Union Avenue, is in terrible shape. This street has been patched so many times, even the patches have been patched.  Are there plans in the near future for Niles Street to be completely repaved?  If so, when?  If not, why not? — Gene M. Bonas The Bakersfield Public Works Department...
Posted in the Neighborhoods/Regions interest group.
Topics: niles street, road conditions, Highway 178, fairfax avenue
posted by askthecalifornian on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 04:29 PM
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Q: Is the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes legitimate? Another came in the mail this week. I’m wondering if it is worth my time to place all those stickers on the application and mail it in. It takes some time to go through all the literature and find the right stickers to place on the correct spot. Does someone really win $5,000 a week for life? That’s what it says. Thanks, Love your question and answer column. — Joe Boone A: The Publishers Clearing House does...
Posted in the Arts & Entertainment interest group.
Topics: publisher's clearing house sweepstakes
posted by askthecalifornian on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 08:17 AM
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Q: I was born and raised in Bakersfield and I have been trying to figure where the Lopez house was located at California and Chester. Your article said it was across from Dewar’s. I realize Dewar’s is close to this corner, but it is located on Eye Street. Can anyone enlighten me as to where it was? — Phyllis Smith A: The Lopez house was actually catty-corner to Dewar’s. The house was originally built in 1909 at the northwest corner of California and Chester...
Posted in the Neighborhoods/Regions interest group.
Topics: Lopez house, dewar's
posted by askthecalifornian on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 08:15 AM
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