From the February 11, 2011 Edition
By Ray Pruitt, KCSO
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has launched TIP411, an anonymous texting system for the public to provide anonymous tips in non-emergency cases.
TIP411 (847411) allows the public to send an anonymous …
From the February 11, 2011 Edition
By Judy Rose
On Tuesday, Jan. 25, ladies from across our community came together for a festive brunch to reflect on what they had learned in the fall study, ‘Diamonds are Forever.’
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From the February 11, 2011 Edition
By Jodie Zicker
The Vine Pregnancy Center has a new event for 2011 that will grace our fundraising calendar this year. A Focus on the Heart Tea Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, Feb. 20 …
From the February 11, 2011 Edition
The lives of nine Kern County babies were saved in 2010 because of the Safely Surrendered Baby Law that was implemented in California at the start of 2001.
The message is simple and urgent: “Don’t …
From the February 11, 2011 Edition
If you are looking for romanttic entertainment with someone special this weekend, consider this.
The Mountain Shakespeare Festival presents A. R. Gurney’s "Love Letters" on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Cuddy Hall at 7:30 p.m. in …
From the February 11, 2011 Edition
Last week, 130-200 students at Frazier Mountain High School participated in a call for justice for employees that evolved into a protest about students’ rights to freedom of speech. Some demonstrated. Some signed a …
From the February 11, 2011 Edition
MOUNT PINOS (Friay, Feb. 12, 2011, 4 p.m.)—A bomb scare which brought out the Kern County Sheriff’s bomb squad from downtown Bakersfield is over. An ammunition can covered in rocks at the Sierra Vista turnout, …
From the February 04, 2011 Edition
By Patric Hedlund
In 13 months Water Operator Kris Hollands “has done wonders to bring the wells and distribution system of the Lebec County Water District up to standard,” said Darren Hager as he discussed …
From the February 04, 2011 Edition
Both his Children Join Protests against Dismissal
By Patric Hedlund
Benjamin Houghton, father of two ETUSD students, was in the vehicle directly behind that driven by Julie Nichols, who ran over the foot of her …
From the February 04, 2011 Edition
Three oak trees are slated for removal and ten will be pruned in Frazier Mountain Park, starting Monday, Feb. 21, weather permitting, Bob Lerude of the Kern County Parks Department said this week. He said …