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Grapevine Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

From the June 04, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK (Thursday, June 10, 2010, 4:31 p.m.)— Anthony Jerome Laws, Sr. of Bakersfield has been arrested for armed robbery of a Mobil Station at Grapevine.

Kern County Sheriff’s Frazier Park substation Lead Deputy Richard …

New Superintendent Hired by School Board

From the May 28, 2010 Edition

Veteran Educator to Head School District

LEBEC (June 3, 2010, 8 p.m.)—It has been confirmed late today that Katherine (Katie) Kleier of Bakersfield has been signed to the job of superintendent by the El Tejon …

Jayson Schimmel to Stand Trial for Son’s Death

From the May 21, 2010 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CALIF. (Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 5:51 p.m.)—Ventura County Superior Court Judge Charles Campbell today denied a motion by Jayson Schimmel’s lawyer to dismiss a murder indictment against his client. Schimmel, 33, will return …

Candlelight Vigil Protest for Veteran in Pine Mountain Village May 15

From the May 14, 2010 Edition

Candlelight Vigil to Protest Destruction of ‘Pauley Pavilion’ by Commercial Center Board By Bent Fredriksen An ad hoc organization, The Pine Mountain Vigilance Committee, has announced with flyers posted throughout Pine Mountain that they will …

School Bus Stop Location Changed in Lebec

From the May 07, 2010 Edition

LEBEC (Thursday, May 6, 2010, 12:20 p.m.)—The location of the ETUSD school bus stop in Lebec has been changed effective Friday, May 7, according to Principal Dena Kiouses. The new bus stop is at Wild …

Up to 150 Cats Being Removed From Cause 4 Cats

From the May 07, 2010 Edition

LEBEC (Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11 a.m.)—A major operation is taking place at the Cause 4 Cats facility in Lebec. A convoy of vehicles is occupying the street as Kern County Animal Control workers, including …