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Sun shows appreciation at veterans BBQ
Amber Siratt
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L&M Lumber takes pride in quality, service
Susan Barr
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Brandon Muncy
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Young Southlake man's death called suspicious
Cathy Perfect
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Kernville man dies of stab wounds in Bodfish
Crystal Lee Parker, 29, of Bodfish was arrested Monday night and charge with homicide in the death of Brian Scott Sarver, 32, of Kernville.
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May 30 fundraiser to benefit local children and adults
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Piute fire contained to 3.4 acres
On Tuesday May 27, 2009 at approximately 3:10 p.m., a call was
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Update on Southern California Edison electric
service in Southlake communitiesAt 11:30 a.m. on May 20, a transmission pole fire located near the top of Joughin Hill resulted in service interruptions to the South Lake community and beyond. The fire was caused by a bird coming in contact with electrical lines on the transmission pole. Due to significant damage caused by the fire to the entire transmission structure, electrical services could not be restored due to safety concerns to the public.
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Legislation protecting California consumers from unscrupulous contractors in the works
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A bill that would increase consumer protection against unlicensed contractors by increasing the penalties was approved by the Senate Business and Professions Committee today on a 7-0 vote.
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Funds awarded for water infrastructure projects
In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and protect human health and the environment for the people in the State of California, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $440 million to California. This new infusion of money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will help the state and local governments finance many of the overdue improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state.
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McQuiston Town Hall meeting June 17
Supervisor Jon McQuiston will host a second Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at the Odd Fellows Hall in Kernville. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:00 P.M. The meeting will be presented in three segments.
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Flag Day June 14: Proudly fly your flag
The Fourth of July was traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday'. In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as 'Flag Birthday', or 'Flag Day'.
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McGlew takes reins as KVHD CEO
Susan Barr
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McCarthy asks for field hearing for San Joaquin valley drought
WASHINGTON D.C. - In response to newly added water restrictions in the Central Valley during a time of severe local drought, Rep. Kevin McCarthy joined several of his California colleagues to request that the House Natural Resources Committee hold a field hearing in the San Joaquin Valley.
More of this storyDear EarthTalk: How can I recycle my old mattress if the place I buy a new one from doesn’t take it? What do mattress companies do with old mattresses when they do take them? Do they recycle any of the material? -- J. Belli, Bridgeport, CT
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Isabella boy survives lightning strike
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Rafters at last year’s Whitewater Wednesday had a blast on the Lickety Split run and Ewing’s rapids. This year’s event takes place June 17. Contact the Kernville Chamber of Commerce at 376-2629 for more information.
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Cemetery District meeting June 16
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Kern River Valley Cemetery District will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery office.
More of this storyWe need your help, the local biologist for California Department of Fish and Game has informed me that, DFG is getting ready to negotiate with the Center for Biological Diversity and Pacific Rivers council about removal of certain bodies of water from the no-stocking list. That would be good news, but she indicated that the Kern would not be included in those negotiations. She also indicated that she did not understand why not but the decision came from the head of Fishery Department.
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Kern County implements 'ReadyKern'
Residents, businesses can sign up to receive critical alerts during disasters.
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DISH Network and Fisher Communications, Inc.
Reach Multi-Year Carriage AgreementFisher Stations Return to DISH Network
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KV Aquatics Program summer swim program begins, all ages welcome
More than 70 percent of the children in this valley under the age of 17 do not know how to swim. After two successful Fundraisers, Kern Valley Aquatics Program (KVAP) is proud to present swim lessons for all ages at the South Fork Middle School in Weldon.
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Law Enforcement
BREAKING NEWS:
Kernville man dies of stab woundsCrystal Lee Parker, 29, of Bodfish was arrested Monday night and charge with homicide in the death of Brian Scott Sarver, 32, of Kernville.
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On May 25, Leroy Neher, 56, of Caliente, was driving his 2003 Ford Expedition eastbound from the private driveway of 11535 Caliente Creek Road at an unknown slow rate of speed when for unknown reasons he failed to stop and yield the right of way to Kevin Caffee’s, 18, of Caliente, GMC Sierra pickup which was traveling southbound on Caliente Creek Road at a stated speed of 55 mph. As Neher entered the roadway directly in front of Caffee’s vehicle, Caffee applied his brakes and steered towards the left in an attempt to avoid the collision. Caffee’s vehicle subsequently struck the left front driver’s door of Neher’s vehicle at which time Neher’s vehicle quickly spun in a counterclockwise direction as it overturned. Neher was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision and was partially ejected from the vehicle. Neher succumbed to his injuries while on scene. Shirley Neher, 70, of Caliente, was airlifted to Kern Medical Center where she was treated for minor to moderate injuries and Caffee was transported to Kern Medical Center by ambulance where he too was treated for moderate injuries.
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Public Agency Reports 05/27/09
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Public Agency Reports 06/03/09
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Quick response holds fire in Canebrake to 65 acres
Susan Barr
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