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Q: The telephone lists a Meadows Field airport noise reporting hotline, 391-1849.
The recording says noise problems are of concern to them and asks for a name, telephone number and a brief message and claims a representative will call you back.
They don't call back.
The flight school (has) students performing multiple touch-and-go operations during the day.
These pilots often fly an abbreviated, low-altitude approach over the Olive Drive area, which can be quite noisy.
I have called on...
Q: My office is across the parking lot from a posh cosmetic surgeon's office (Dr. Shah's Beautologie on Commerce Drive). According to its Web site, this place does nothing but elective cosmetic procedures.
My question is, why did I see a CCI van park there, pull a cuffed and shackled female inmate out of the back "cage" compartment and take said inmate into this fancy establishment?
What is this prison inmate having done at this place that WE TAXPAYERS are paying for?
- Charlee...
Q: Is there a list of groups/clubs in Bakersfield? Also, what nonprofits/agencies need volunteers?
--Mary Parker
A: We’re so glad you asked.
To answer your question about volunteer opportunities, your best bet is to visit the Web site of The Volunteer Center of Kern County, www.volunteercenter.info. You can also reach the group at 395-9787.
After an editor talked to the group’s director about your question, The Californian happily agreed to run a list of upcoming volunteer...
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