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Arrest log for February 8
Not sure what crimes these folks were arrested for? Check out our list below or click on the link below. MAEGAN PUGA &nbs p; F BAKERSFIELD &nb sp; CA 93308 &...
Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 10:51 am
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Local girl honored for volunteerism in national program
by TheGrade
A Bakersfield girl was recognized in a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Paige Atkison, a sixth-grader at St. John’s Lutheran School, raises money to help disadvantaged childr...
Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 10:38 am
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Whiskey Flats and surrendered babies.
by Jburger
The Supes morning show was fairly quiet today. I'm late onto the blogs because I haven't been able to log on. Department of Human Services Director Pat Cheadle talked about Safe Surrender - the program which allows parents to surrender a c...
Posted: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 9:50 am
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No time to lose in fight for the river
You may have noticed that The Californian is neck deep in a campaign to urge the State Water Resources Control board to approve a staff recommendation finding that the Kern River is not fully appropriated, meaning there’s loose water ...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 4:24 pm
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Update on Matsuda killing -- he hits and arms himself with bat first, police say
On 2/7/10, at about 9:00 p.m., homicide detectives arrested Blayne Allen Clifford 19, for the murder of Patrick Shige Matsuda 40, in the 4300 block of Whitegate Avenue. Investigation revealed that on 2/7/10, at about 2:20 a.m., Matsuda, w...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 3:45 pm
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School newspaper gives bilingual student a voice
by TheGrade
Recently I visited a few journalism classrooms for a story on high school newspapers. I talked to dozens of students at East and Liberty high schools. A few things stood out during my visits. One was that mos...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 3:22 pm
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Wyman claims Lincoln family endorsement
State Senate candidate Phil Wyman released a letter of endorsement Monday from a decendant of President Abraham Lincoln who he met at a historical event over the summer. Click on the links to see the letter and photo from the flag ceremony...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:37 pm
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Frazier Park eviction and animal cruelty arrest
Kern County Sheriff's Department news release: On 2-8-2010, at 0945 hours, the Sheriff’s Civil Section served an eviction at 624 Elm Trail in Frazier Park. The eviction was the result of a bank foreclosure. The Sheriff&rs...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:19 pm
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'Block sale' deals to make your head spin
by BargainBetty
Tuesday is The Bakersfield Californian's 'block sale'! If you've never seen this, check out page 43 of today's Californian for these AMAZING deals! Really, I can't believe my eyes! A $50 family membership to CALM for just $30! A $25 B...
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 12:15 pm
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NEW VIDEO: Jim Ranger performs "Drive" on Bakotopia Radio!
by bakotopia
AS HEARD ON BAKERSFIELD'S ONLY LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SHOW! BAKERSFIELD'S AMERICAN IDOL JIM RANGER - PERFORMS LIVE! (CLICK ON PHOTO BELOW TO SEE VIDEO) WANT MORE? (CLICK ON PHOTO BELOW TO SEE IN-STUDIO PIX)
Posted: Monday, February 8, 2010 at 11:44 am
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