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9-11 I was in the middle of building our swimming pool, contractor Kris Krauter was here with me going over things and I had news on. I couldn’t believe what I saw when first plane hit and went totally white and STUNNED...

Posted by dianeof70s - Fri Sep 11, 2009 13:12:15 PDT

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Our Kids and Politics

Schools

A poll on FaceBook asked; "Should the United States President be allowed to do a nationwide address to our children at school, without prior parental consent?” Why not...shouldn't our kids be able to hear...

Posted by dianeof70s - Mon Sep 7, 2009 16:59:10 PDT

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Latination

Arts & Entertainment

"Latination"! Caffeine Supreme is turning up the heat! We will host a free concert downtown on the corner of 20th and F St. from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Come be entertained with Sones from Son...

Posted by caffeinesupreme - Thu Sep 3, 2009 19:21:57 PDT

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Just something I came across and thought our local government might be able to take some hints from... ...

Anonymous user - Thu Sep 3, 2009 09:46:53 PDT

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looking and believing

Faith

Well really I don't no how to start this,but most people share alot on these blogs or what ever.Like I said I'm new at this,But I am looking for a house for rent,I live in a apartment that has stairs inside,(brdms up stairs,living room...

Posted by yogi - Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:08:31 PDT

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Ken Mettler

Ken Mettler is a poor example of a public servant, educator and administrator. I read today he wants to cut salaries of Kern High School personnel. Is it possible to recall him for cause? How bout his altercation with...

Posted by theoppressedone - Tue Jun 23, 2009 23:09:42 PDT

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Shame on Bakersfield Audiences!

Shame on Bakersfield Audiences. I have recently been to two different functions in as many weeks, and I am appalled at the rowdy, disrespectful behavior of our audiences. We attended my freshman daughter's end of the year choir...

Posted by StevieD - Sat May 30, 2009 13:55:08 PDT

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Drug Cartel Arrest Fresno Sheriff

Tusday 14 2009 Fresno Sheriff Department Arrest Carranza Juan Vargas 29 Year Old And Carrera Beatriz Ayde 26 Year Old Bouth Hispanic's.Of The Drug Cartel Called Los Pastillas The Charges Are Poss Sub Manuf Contrl Sub Level Felony April...

Anonymous user - Thu Apr 16, 2009 22:19:44 PDT

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Drug Cartel Arrest Fresno Sheriff

Anonymous user - Thu Apr 16, 2009 22:05:45 PDT

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The Foreclosure Tsunami and You!

Business News

For the last two years our nation has been experiencing foreclosures at a staggering rate with California being one of the hardest hit states in the union. Among this group Kern County represents the fourth largest impacted...

Posted by block03386 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 14:46:43 PST

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Searching for Bob

Hi ! My name is Debra and I am attempting to locate my sons father. His name is Robert (Bob) Eugene Miller. I met him in North Little Rock, Ark., almost 32 years ago. If he is still living he would be between 55 and 60 years old. He was...

Posted by xxchoctawxx - Fri Nov 7, 2008 14:05:59 PST

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New resident disappointed in flag stealer

It is with great sadness that I report to such a wonderful city, in which I am truly proud to call my new home, that some of its communities don't welcome new residents the way the city has captured my family's heart. This Saturday my...

Posted by vshaffer - Mon Oct 20, 2008 15:39:49 PDT

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Author David Kulczyk at Russo Books on September 27th

Author's Corner

Author David Kulczyk will be signing and speaking about his book, California Justice - Shootouts, Lynchings and Assassinations in the Golden State (Word Dancer Press) at Russo Books (9000 Ming Ave) on September 27th . ...

Posted by CaliforniaJustice - Mon Sep 8, 2008 11:05:07 PDT

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"RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living Schizophrenia to Become a Professional Peer

Author's Corner

I will be featured on a nationally syndicated radio show, the Popp Off show in Sacramento at 11:30 A.M. on Monday July 14th, 2008 on station www.kahi.com to discuss my autobiography "RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living...

Posted by mom123 - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:54:53 PDT

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Weddings and support

We are simply here to show support for all of the couples getting married her today. We couldn't be happier for these couples who finally have the right to share their lives together in every sense of the word. These people have the same...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:47:53 PDT

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When A Well Loved Family Member Vanishes

Father's Day

Nearly a week ago my daughter's father slipped away into the sea hoping to rescue his boat which had become un-moored with a big storm which came out of the North east. In a state of seaspair and sleeplessness not to mention complete...

Posted by Sooz58 - Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:56:04 PDT

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A New Tattoo?

In order for this story to make sense, I must go back 35 years or so. Do not be impatient, I will be brief. I am 19 years old and in the United States Navy, on board the USS Dixie AD 14. We have set sail...

Posted by heyitsdennis - Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:28:06 PST

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The Ralph Bailey Show

"Nigga please" Wait, don't delete this!!! I was driving home and thought I'd give Bailey another shot. You see, I stopped listening to the show after Bailey was arrested for his alcohol related incident. DUI, I believe. I...

Posted by gr8scott - Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:39:00 PST

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World's Junior Champion

Pets and animals

Scottsdale, AZ---This past Sunday, November 4th. local Big Air Dog, Prince Andy Flores, owned and trained by Tasha & Octavio Flores, won the Splash Dogs Dock Diving Junior Division World Championship of the USAA (United...

Posted by reddad2 - Wed Nov 7, 2007 11:04:35 PST

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More Prince Andy, the Flying Puppy (update)

Seven-month-old Prince Andy traveled to Diamond Lake, Ore., this past weekend. He took part in the "Northwest Challenge" and came away with a 2nd place in his junior division before moving up to try on the senior division. In...

Posted by reddad2 - Tue Sep 4, 2007 11:30:18 PDT

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Prince Andy WOW's Reno

Reno- The Super Retriever Series, Splash Dogs Super Fly, competition took place at the Sports Warehouse in Reno, NV. this past weekend. There were two divisions of competition, the Amateur division for dogs...

Posted by reddad2 - Mon Aug 13, 2007 14:21:10 PDT

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The War on Iraq; Remembering Vietnam

The war in Iraq

I try not to think about the war in Iraq. I have a nephew in Iraq now. This is his second deployment. I had hoped the war would end before he had to go back. Obviously it didn't, and if history...

Posted by Janigirl - Wed Aug 8, 2007 14:44:49 PDT

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Prince Andy, the flying puppy

Prince Andy at the Lakes of River Walk in Bakersfield Prince Andy, the flying puppy by Joe Cox Six months ago, my grandaughter, Tasha and her husband Octavio Flores, decided they wanted a new dog to add to...

Posted by reddad2 - Mon Aug 6, 2007 11:41:22 PDT

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Flying Puppy