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Why does it seem like whenever Kern County is No. 1, it's for something bad?
Kern County has led the country this year in West Nile virus cases. And to help residents understand the threat and what the county is doing to combat the mosquito-borne virus, Supervisor Michael Rubio and Interim...
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When I left for work this morning, I noticed some ash on my windshield.
Did you see this too?
It could be affecting your health, warns the local air district.
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District issued a health warning this morning for Fresno, Madera, Merced, Kings,...
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Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign coffers shot from near-zero to overflowing — we're talking Kern County donations — near the end of the mid-year reporting period.
The surge came mid-to-late June, mostly from Sikh donors, records show. One contributor told us Clinton has the...
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West Nile virus was in the spotlight yesterday, but valley fever also got a nod.
(Read "Rising danger" in today's Californian.)
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's state-of-emergency proclamation over our rising West Nile virus cases says:
"Whereas there are also numerous...
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Sports fans we need your help.
The sports department is putting together a "Kern County's All-Time Most Wanted Team," for its upcoming high school football preview. We're looking for Kern County players that went on to have outstanding/ prolific college careers. Carr at Fresno State,...
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The vote for the world's new seven wonders is coming to a close and the winners will be announced this weekend. AP says the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu and the Roman Colliseum are the front runners.
The pyramids in Egypt aren't in the running because their overseers didn't like the idea...
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Driving home through a disgusting and dense smoke filled air (From one side of town completely to the other) I started to wonder... why are fireworks even allowed in Kern County? I hear of other towns and counties where fireworks are banned with the exception of 4-5 permits given out to...
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Does anyone else get this? You can sign up for it on the Board of Supervisors website under Mr. Rubio's page and have it delivered to your inbox. Its an interesting take on what is happening here in Kern County. I have been getting it for about a year now. I am glad Mr. Rubio puts it out.
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This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of June 30th, 2007
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I thought Merle Haggard's namesake was being dropped into the mix?
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Okay... about a week ago the potential drought situation was the talk of our town. In the paper, on-line, in the news, even heard it from some annoying talk radio host. So, are we in a drought? I reluctantly hosed down my driveway this weekend after mowing the lawn, fearful that...
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We may live in the agricultural center of the state, but that doesn't mean everyone is being fed.
Kern County ranked No. 13 out of 41 counties and county groups for low-income individuals who have trouble getting quality food and who often can't afford meals, according to the study done by...
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So we learn Dr. Jinadu was suspended without pay for not telling his bosses he was moonlighting in two other counties.
But he still did a great job here!, supervisors insist.
In a geographically vast county with high poverty rates teeming with uninsured residents, it's hard to imagine the...
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I found this picture today. It's the Kern County High School class of 1908 and one of those boys is the future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The picture got me to thinking about good ol' Earl, so I did some research and found this copy of his obit. I was surprised to learn his father...
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Daniel Willsey, the tweeker attorney accused of killing Deputy Joe Hudnall, has filed another claim against the county. Here is a good example of a dude who doesn’t know when to leave well enough alone. He filed a claim against the county last month saying his arrest has damaged his...
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San Diego County officials Friday torpedoed plans to hire Dr. B.A. Jinadu as their health officer after background checks uncovered extracurricular business activities and an unpleasant state audit.
It now turns out Kern County officials knew Jinadu ran clinics on the side in San...
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We would like to work with educators to reach students, and develop energy engineering projects at each school site where there is sufficient interest.
Our program; Kern Energy Education Projects is designed to help students progress in the energy/engineering fields, by having...
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January Is National Mentoring Month 2007
National Mentoring Month highlights mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives. This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how each of us – individuals, businesses,...
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Is Bakersfield's housing market a bubble? If so, will the bubble burst?
Some national experts say it is inevitable that Bakersfield will have one of the worst housing markets in the nation in 2007 after the local market was one of the hottest in the nation in recent years, propped up by...
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Bakersfield's new free press.
Announcing The Arrival of a New, Free Press Paper
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
With Bakersfield growing in leaps and bounds, becoming more diverse, (in step with it's ever widening girth) one would think this town already had a fist full of small,...
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If my calculations are correct, there aren't any theatre productions playing this weekend (aside from Man of La Manca at Rabobank). Everything has closed, and no local production is opening until November 31st. Is that possible? Wowsers.
On the positive side of things, though, that leaves this...
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Has anyone been watching the Kern County series on "California's Gold," the PBS show hosted by Huell Howser on KCET?
While I was flipping through the channels on Sunday night, I came across Huell's show, and he was in Bakersfield. I then discovered at the end of the show that his...
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Many prominent stakeholders in Kern County's health realm were no-shows at Monday's health summit. Representatives from Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, San Joaquin Community Hospital and Bakersfield Heart Hospital didn't attend. Steve Schilling of Clinica Sierra Vista sent his executive assistant....
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The county supervisors are holding a "health summit" on Monday to talk about the biggest health issues facing the county. I'd urge anyone interested in the future of health care in Bakersfield to attend.
What do you think are the biggest health issues? KMC? The rise in obesity and...
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Bakersfield Community Theatre Awards
at BAKERSFIELD COMMUNITY THEATER
Sunday at 6pm
The Bakersfield Community Theatre awards event(Dinner/Awards) is on August 20 at 6 PM. It will be held at the theatre, dinner will be catered. It is $15 a person. Reservations need to be made...
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More coming soon!
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