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Rebates Given for Energy Efficient Appliances

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2007? Southern California Gas Company (The Gas Company) will pay up to $3.7 million in rebates this year to residential customers who buy energy-efficient natural gas appliances?an increase of $1.1 million …

Pep and Pageantry Distinguish Drumline

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

By Kathleen Lloyd

Have you heard? ‘Thar be pirates about!’ But unlike the days of yore, these mates don’t slay you with swords. No! They take ye down with drums and grand music!

Yes, the …

Autism Awareness Conference Coming up February 23

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

On February 23, 2007, the Kern Autism Network will hold its Autism Awareness Conference at the Holiday Inn Select in Bakersfield.

One in 166 children is affected by autism, and nobody knows why the rate …

State Senate Announces Fellowships Available

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

SACRAMENTO?State Senator Roy Ashburn (R-Bakersfield) today announced the availability of applications for the 2007-2008 California Senate Fellows program.

The deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 28, 2007. Eighteen Fellows will be selected in May after …

Wildland Fire Science Class Starts Monday, Feb. 5 at FMHS

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

The U.S. Forest Service, Los Padres Fire Management staff reminds those with interest that the Wildland Fire Science class, to be given at Frazier Mountain High School, begins Monday, Feb. 5. Class times are from …

Prescribed Burns to Start

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

The U.S. Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest is planning a series of burning projects over the next several months to eliminate piled brush. The brush was cut and piled while constructing fuel breaks around …

Homes Can be Weatherized?Free

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

Cold air creeps through under the door?breezes come through the wooden siding?hot water heater heat escapes through the heater?s metal sides?and all of that means money?evaporating right into the atmosphere?.and then?.the utility bill comes and …

Morrish Finishes Basic Training

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

Air Force Airman Christopher A. Morrish has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During his six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, military …

The Big One

From the February 02, 2007 Edition

By Donna Hull

First, it is flashy, but I don?t like that title. The words are a scare tactic that will only get the short haul work done.

People need to get ready and stay …