From the November 21, 2008 Edition
We Voted, But Will They Come?
By Patric Hedlund
The news early in the week was not good. Despite a recordbreaking 85 percent turnout at the polls in Pine Mountain and a 75.4 percent …
From the November 21, 2008 Edition
By Kathy Ansberry, Ph.D.
Mrs. Waite’s fourth grade class and I have adopted a deployed U.S. Army platoon for Christmas this year. The kids are very excited. They have been bringing in their change and …
From the November 21, 2008 Edition
Comments Due By December 15
The California State Parks Planning Division has proposed a 60,000 acre Tejon State Park, which would develop 75 campsites and 40 picnic sites, trails and an interpretive program plus an …
From the November 21, 2008 Edition
By Gary Meyer
Human remains found on a hillside overlooking Lake of the Woods on Tuesday, Nov. 18 were still unidentified as sheriff’s search teams looked for evidence on Wednesday.
According to Kern County Sheriff’s …
From the November 21, 2008 Edition
By Gary Meyer
On October 16, with very little notice, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) enacted a ban on wood burning during times they designate as “bad air days.” The restriction …
From the November 14, 2008 Edition
Giant Barn Sale on Friday and Saturday Nov. 14, 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. off of Cuddy Valley Road (west on Darling Road, then follow …
From the November 14, 2008 Edition
Are you joining the 33rd Great American Smokeout? Tell us about it.
There has never been a better time to quit smoking. Thursday, Nov. 20, is the 33rd Great American Smokeout. Since 1976 the American …
From the November 14, 2008 Edition
On Saturday, Nov. 15 the Central California Environmental Justice Network holds its “Building Common Ground” conference at the College of the Sequoias, 915 Mooney Boulevard, in Visalia. Free registration begins at 8 a.m., and the …
From the November 14, 2008 Edition
Battle of the Bands returns to Frazier Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
General admission is $5, children under 6 are $3. Call Kat Fair 242-1289 for more information …
From the November 14, 2008 Edition
In a Los Angeles exhibit about global poverty in 2006, the British artist Banksy put in visual form the phrase “Elephant in the Room” by painting the elephant in the same bold pattern as the …