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KCCD to hold public hearing Nov. 5
Kern Valley Sun
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Freedom Festival 09 celebrates sustainability, localism
Valerie Cassity
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Americana Rally organizers urge citizens to get involved
Susan Barr
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Kern Valley Sun
Writers Club 'time capsule' project calling for essays
Cathy Perfect
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Kern Valley Sun
Ghosts in Kernville? Who ya gonna call?
Valerie Cassity
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Creature sighted in Wofford Heights - Halloween?
The alleged recent sighting of a mysterious creature in Wofford Heights may have something to with Halloween.
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Standing room only at SAL dinner, auction
Brandon Muncy
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California receives funds to help low-income with energy costs
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of $50,257,301 to the state of California to help low income citizens with their heating bills during October, November and December of this year. These funds represent grants to states, tribes and territories under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
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County transit planner visits valley to discuss ‘unmet needs’
Susan Barr
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Kern Valley Sun
Valley residents listen to, contest points in DFG’s report
Cathy Perfect
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Kern Valley Sun
State’s tax withholding bump-up starts Nov. 1
Cathy Perfect
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South Fork rolls out red carpet to honor veterans
Cathy Perfect
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Kern Valley Sun
Mesa Clinical Pharmacy to remain open
Susan Barr
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AP probe finds innocents framed by PC porn virus
Cathy Perfect
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Kern Valley Sun
Annual Toys For Tots Christmas toy drive in full swing in Kern River Valley
The Salvation Army and the US Marine Corps Reserve would like to thank everyone who donated toys, money and time in the 2008 Toys For Tots drive. You helped to give a Merry Christmas to over 250 local children.
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Edward Jones financial advisor will host 'finding balance in your budget'
Luz Polcik, an Edward Jones financial advisor in the Kern River Valley, is hosting a free 60-minute educational seminar titled, “Finding Balance in Your Budget,” Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m., at the Edward Jones office at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite G-6A in Lake Isabella.
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Forest Service to waive fees for Veterans Day
In Celebration of Veterans Day Sequoia National Forest will be waiving camping fees at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road, South Fork Recreation Area and Camp 9 Day Use Area
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FFA competes, gears up for holiday season
Shaunna Edwards, Chapter Reporter
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Young motorcyclist lucky to be alive
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Kern Valley Sun
Young hunters learn sportsmanship, safety at Junior Pheasant Hunt
Brandon Muncy
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Adventure for Beginners: Hiking the Whiskey Flat Trail
Valerie Cassity
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Federal Appeals court clears way for DirecTV lawsuit for alleged ‘bait and switch’ scheme
Deborah Mathis
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Public Agency Reports 10/28/09
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Public Agency Reports 11/04/09
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Sheriff’s Office confirms one assault, rumors of serial rapist in Lake Isabella bogus
Cathy Perfect
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Kern Valley Sun
Home invasion robbery reported in Weldon
In the early hours of Nov. 4, Kern Valley Sheriff’s deputies responded to 5277 Hooper Road in Weldon regarding a home invasion robbery. Stanley Harrington reported approximately five male suspects forced entry into his residence at gun point. He stated they entered his residence and announced themselves as the Sheriff’s Office by saying. “This is the Kern Valley Sheriff Department! This is a raid!”
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Public Agency Reports 11/11/09
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KCSO Deputies, Search & Rescue volunteers locate missing ATV riders
KCSO reported this evening that two missing ATV riders from Kern Valley have been located near the Jawbone/Butterbredt OHV Area.
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CHP preparing for a safe holiday travel season
The Thanksgiving holiday traditionally means heavy traffic on California’s roadways. However, holiday travelers won’t be the only ones making the trip this year. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will mount a focused campaign against safety belt violators during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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KCSO warns musical instrument theft on rise
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Kern County Sheriff’s Department
George Dale, 81, of Caliente, was killed Friday, Nov. 20, while driving his 1991 Mercury Sable southbound on Auxiliary Dam Campground Rd., approaching Hwy. 178 at a slow speed. Dale failed to see Casey Hubbard, 21, of Lake Isabella, driving westbound on Hwy. 178 at 45-55 miles per hour and he entered the intersection directly in the path of Hubbard’s 2001 Kia Sephia, the California Highway Patrol reported. Hubbard applied his brakes to avoid a collision but was unable to stop. The front of Hubbard’s Kia then struck the left side of the Mercury. Dale was pronounced dead upon arrival at Kern Medical Center. Hubbard and passenger Kristie Dill, 21, of Lake Isabella were not transported to the hospital. All parties were wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision.
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Public Agency Reports 11/25/09
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Search for narcotics nets two for narcotic sales
On Nov. 8, deputies from the Kern Valley Substation responded to 2512 Pinon Street in Lake Isabella to conduct a probation search for narcotics. During the search of the residence, James Henry, 58, was found to be in possession of approximately one ounce of methamphetamine for sale. A search warrant was also executed for the search of the residence and vehicles at the scene. After the execution of the search warrant, Gary Victory, 43, was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine for sale. Methampehtamine, paraphernalia, and $2,170 in US currency was seized. Both subjects were booked into the Central Receiving Facility on various narcotics related charges.
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Public Agency Reports 11/18/09
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Kernville man detained for alleged bomb threat
Bomb threat at Kern River Health Care Center
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