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The nightmares of traffic court
If you think the wait at a doctor's office is bad, try traffic court.
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Valley fever patient who lost valiant struggle leaves journal as a beacon for others
Valley fever cost Edith Preller her left lung, at times her sanity and, eventually, her life.-
Fashionably great: Children in need get help with school clothes
Both Bakersfield Mervyn’s locations were open early to young shoppers Saturday for ChildSpree, an annual event that provides new clothes for children in need. -
Supervisors about to make tough budget choices
The county’s budget looks big on paper — $1.5 billion. -
27-year-old injured in hit-and-run
A 27-year-old man suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run crash in Oildale Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol.
Thanks, A-Rod: Meeting Yankees beyond exciting for ill Bakersfield boy
Omar Magaña has several silver linings behind the looming dark clouds of his life-threatening epileptic seizures: His family, doctors and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have nursed, protected him and made his wish come true.-
Valley fever patient who lost valiant struggle leaves journal as a beacon for others
Valley fever cost Edith Preller her left lung, at times her sanity and, eventually, her life. -
Herb Benham: Biggest Bakersfield Blaze baseball fans? Kit foxes
Apparently the kit foxes trot over to nearby Sam Lynn under the cover of night, pick up the baseballs and bring them back to their dens at the museum. -
Herb Benham: It's off to Berkeley for our youngest and into an irrigation ditch for yours truly
Last week we traveled north so Thomas, our youngest, could go through orientation at Cal.
Mojave gold mine project stands alone
With the price of gold reaching record highs in recent years, a mining project near Mojave marches alone as the only gold mine going through the permit process in California.-
Windermere residents worry about design changes
To homeowner and admitted “Disney geek” Ernie Montes de Oca, the Windermere development looked like the happiest place on Earth. -
Alleged 'secret plan' spurs Chevron suit over real estate deals
A Monaco businessman. A secret plan. A trusted employee accused of betraying inside information. -
Trustee questions Oildale redevelopment plan
A Kern County supervisor’s proposal to form a redevelopment agency for Oildale is drawing criticism from Bakersfield Republican Assembly President Ken Mettler.
SoCal Edison may hike rates for residents
Residents who rely on Southern California Edison for power could face rate hikes higher than 30 percent next year.-
Giants close to dealing Durham to Brewers
The San Francisco Giants were close Sunday to trading Ray Durham to the Milwaukee Brewers for two minor leaguers. -
Similar genetic profiles found to be more common
Genetic profiles may not be as reliable in pinpointing culprits as the FBI would have investigators - and juries - believe. -
New plastic playgrounds attract arsonists
New plastic playgrounds designed to make access easier for the disabled and encourage recycling have attracted unwelcome attention from arsonists in Central Valley cities.
Haiti food aid lags, hunger deepens
Every inch of Rivilade Filsame's body hurt, from his swollen, empty stomach to his dried-out, wrinkled skin. The 18-month-old had been crying for so long in the hospital malnutrition ward that his mother no longer tried to console him.-
Colombians march against kidnappings
Well over a million Colombians, clad in white and cheering "No more kidnapping," marked their independence day on Sunday with marches and concerts demanding freedom for hostages still held by leftist rebels. -
Poles who rescued Jews honored in Warsaw
Wanda Bulik was only 18 when a conductor approached her on a train during the height of World War II and asked her to take care of an abandoned 3-year-old Jewish boy found traveling alone. -
Indictment is biggest test for Sudanese leader
President Omar al-Bashir's indictment on Darfur genocide charges presents the Sudanese leader with the most serious challenge to his 19-year rule, raising questions about his legitimacy that could weaken his grip on power.
Today in History - July 20
Today is Sunday, July 20, the 202nd day of 2008. There are 164 days left in the year.-
Today in History - July 18
Today is Friday, July 18, the 200th day of 2008. There are 166 days left in the year. -
Today in History - July 16
Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 198th day of 2008. There are 168 days left in the year. -
Today in History - July 14
Today is Monday, July 14, the 196th day of 2008. There are 170 days left in the year.
Apparent conjoined barn swallows found in Arkansas
An apparent set of conjoined twin birds - an incredibly rare find - has been discovered in Arkansas, authorities said.-
It's the law: No sagging pants in Chicago suburb
Be careful if you have saggy pants in the south Chicago suburb of Lynwood. Village leaders have passed an ordinance that would levy $25 fines against anyone showing three inches or more of their underwear in public. -
Pig caper: Police investigate swiped swine in Iowa
Where's the pork? -
Treasure in the trash: $20K earrings found in NYC
Diamonds in the rough? Try a $20,000 pair of the glinting gems in a reeking truckload of trash.
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