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Spring Nature Festival features world-class speakers
Valerie Cassity
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Special to the SunThe Kern Community Foundation (KCF) announces $130,000 available for Kern Community Response Grants in 2009. The grants will offer core mission support to Kern County nonprofits that provide basic needs, safety net, or intervention services to county residents impacted by the economic downturn. Maximum grant awards will be $20,000.
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Poetry contest winners selected
Peggy Hickey
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KRVR: water, fire, fish, gazebo on agenda
Valerie Cassity
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Women in the workforce - the world is your stage - know your strengths
Mac McGee
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Hot rods invade Kernville for good cause
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Local Farmer's Market more than just fruits and vegetables
Kate MacDonald
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Community Orchestra tunes up for last show of the season
Sandra Hughes
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Fourth and fifth graders compete in local and California history contest
Bob Woods
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Fuller proposal to streamline nursing education passes Assembly unanimously
SACRAMENTO - Assembly Bill 1295, authored by Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield), passed the Assembly today with unanimous support. The bill requires the California Community Colleges and the California State University to jointly develop and implement a transfer pathway between Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs and Bachelor's of Science Nursing (BSN) programs that will eliminate duplicative coursework.
Students cash in coins for Pantry
Steve Brucker
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Kern Valley High School happenings
On Friday May 22, Kern Valley High School will be on a minimum day schedule. Students will be dismissed at 12:31 p.m. with buses leaving at 12:36 p.m.
Maki earns scholarship
Lorin Maki of Wofford Heights has been awarded the Louise Anderson Memorial Scholarship to attend Dickinson State University (DSU).
Wallace Middle School News
Woodrow Wallace Middle School is pleased to announce their Annual Awards Night, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students in 6th through 8th grade will be given awards in many different categories. Awards are given for all subjects and volunteer activities available at the Middle School. Come join us to congratulate all of these students on their hard work and achievements.Health
Public awaits decision on new KVHD CEO
Susan Barr
Kern Valley Sun
Proposal to streamline nursing education passes Assembly
Assembly Bill 1295, authored by Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield), passed the Assembly today with unanimous support. The bill requires the California Community Colleges and the California State University to jointly develop and implement a transfer pathway between Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs and Bachelor’s of Science Nursing (BSN) programs that will eliminate duplicative coursework.
Have pneumonia? It may be more serious
MADISON, Wis. — It’s an uncommon but potentially serious illness often mistaken for pneumonia. Even if you don’t get ill, it could sicken or even kill your dog. And the risk comes from the soil, so avoiding it during outdoor activities may be impossible.
Unique therapies, new funding earmarked for mesothelioma research
Scott Hendler
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