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Q: I live near McKee Road in south Bakersfield just down the street from the Ben Austin Senior Center.
Recently, all the trees behind the center were cut. I thought this area was a planned city park and was hoping the mature trees would be incorporated into the park.
What are the plans for this open area?
— Joanne Hoover
A: The city and county discussed putting a park next to the senior center, said Bob Lerude, director of the county’s parks and recreation department.
But...
At the west entrance into Hart Park is a flag pole. It used to have a flag flying all the time. Is there a reason for not flying the flag anymore?
— Harold Johnston
Kern County Parks and Recreation Director Bob Lerude said cutbacks in staff led to the temporary cessation of flying Old Glory at the entrance to Hart Park.
But staffers have hit upon a solution to the problem and it should add some eco-green to the traditional red, white and blue
A solar-powered light will be...
Q: We are considering moving to the area. In regards to religion, we have heard the spectrum: from Bakersfield being the friendliest town in America for a pagan to Bakersfield being the pulse of the Bible belt of California.
What do you think of the churches in Bakersfield? How would you describe the “spirituality” of the area?
Thanks.
— Laura Carpenter
A: Bakersfield and other cities in Kern County have numerous houses of worship representing a wide variety of...
Q: On Highway 99 from Panama Lane to Bear Mountain Boulevard, there are oleanders growing in the median that in a normal rainfall year are in full bloom almost all summer. However, with our record low rainfall the past two years, they are extremely stressed. Some are dead or dying. Who is responsible for their care? Is it Caltrans? Do they plan to water them soon — before we lose them? I hope so!
— Sandy Henry
A: Yes, Caltrans is responsible for the oleanders in the Highway 99...
Q: Can anyone tell me why we cannot get high definition TV from any of our local TV affiliates ... ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC on the DIRECTV satellite service?
With football season right around the corner it sure would be nice if local programming figured out a way to get this done. I feel like we need to await the invention of the wheel again. Yikes!
Bob Boyich
A: Bakersfield will likely begin receiving HD local channels from DIRECTV next year, says company spokesman Robert Mercer. The...
Q: While driving around town I continue to be amazed and angered by the number of drivers who never use a turn signal. It seems half the cars on the road don’t signal. I can remember the time before turn signals were standard on all vehicles and an arm out the window was required.
Talking with friends recently, none of us can remember anyone ever being cited for nonuse of a signal. Is using a signal still law? Why don’t officers hand out citations?
Can you, “Ask The...
Q: I was wondering if the Bass Pro Store that was announced about a year ago is still a go for the location on Hwy 99 south of Panama Lane. Haven’t heard anymore or seen any development on this property. Thanks,
— Jim Brownridge
Q: I heard a rumor that Bass Pro Shop backed out of its store proposal here in Bako? Does this rumor have any backbone? The latest catalog shows that Bakersfield is slated to open in 2009. Bottom line is Bass Pro Shops still coming to Bakersfield? Thanks...
Q: Where are the trucks taking all the dirt being removed at the site of the 178/Fairfax highway exchange?
— Darlyn Baker
P.S. I look forward to this feature every Monday. Thanks for researching and providing answers.
A: The dirt removal at State Route 178 at Fairfax Road Interchange is part of a $29 million transportation improvement project.
About 592,500 cubic yards of earth will have to be removed from the site, Thomas Roads Improvement Program spokeswoman Janet Wheeler said....
Q: I am writing out of much frustration and confusion to inquire what on earth is going on with the AM 1610 that a driver is supposed to be able to tune to in order to get important road alerts.
Whenever I go over the Grapevine and respond to the flashing light telling me to tune in, all that I hear is STATIC and nothing else. In our age of high-tech communications, surely this problem can be satisfactorily addressed and resolved.
It is important to the safety of all drivers and families to...
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