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Mother, son take plea deal in gruesome case of elder abuse
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More of this storyThree strikes laws are statutes enacted by state governments that require the state courts to impose a life sentence (usually with the possibility of parole) to persons who have been convicted of two or more serious criminal offenses. Twenty-four states have some form of habitual offender laws.
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Volunteers needed for tree planting, restoration at Kern River Preserve
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Hospital presses forward despite uncertainty
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Kern County Grand Jury volunteer applicants
Applications for the Kern County Grand Jury will be accepted from now through April 13, 2012. The Kern County Grand Jury is made up of a group of 19 citizens, randomly selected from a pool of citizens who have made their interest known. Once selected, Grand Jurors act as an investigative body to ensure that county and city governments are efficiently operated and that public funds are effectively spent. The Grand Jury also hears evidence of public offences presented by the Kern County District Attorney’s Office and, where appropriate, may issue criminal indictments. Applicants must be willing to spend approximately 20 hours a week in performing these tasks.
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Cudahy sentenced to four years for KOA burglary, stolen property
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Regular eye care is essential to classroom success
Did you know that 80 percent of what we learn is acquired visually? From reading to visual mnemonics (think stop signs and multiplication tables), vision plays a critical role in your child’s academic success.
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Keyesville School of Archaeology
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Elder abuse pair prepare for hearing, jury trial in Bakersfield
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Federal judge blocks Medicaid cuts
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Serrano to keynote ECF annual dinner
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Dear EarthTalk: â€-There are a number of companies out there now doing “energy audits” for the home, after which they try to sell you attic insulation and other products and services. Is this just a scam or would it be wise for me to look into this? -- Bill Richards., New York, NY
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The Hwy 14 sign directing visitors to the valley is under repair due wind damage over the past several years.
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Trail of 100 Giants to be reconnected, USFS says
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More of this storyIRS Free File, which has been making taxes a little less taxing for a decade is available now. More than 33 million returns have been filed through Free File since its debut.
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The US Forest Service has completed a nationwide inventory and review of recreation fees in what the agency calls “High Impact Recreation Areas,” or HIRAs. If recommendations from the agency’s Washington Office are implemented, the public could see a substantial reduction in where fees are required on National Forests. However, the final decisions are being left to local managers, so whether there will be actual change on the ground is uncertain.
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Kern Autism Network announces date for 17th Annual Autism Awareness Conference
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KRVCC honors 2012 Man and Woman of the Year
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MLK event keeping legacy of courage alive
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New year brings new traffic laws
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