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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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Local News

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.

Sports

Hurt too soon

Mariah Alvidrez remembers running side by side with a player from Fresno-Bullard High School during December's Garces Holiday Soccer Tournament.

Eye Street

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.

Business

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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.

State News

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.

World News From The Associated Press

Haiti Hidden Hunger

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.

Today in History From The Associated Press

Today in History - July 20

Today is Sunday, July 20, the 202nd day of 2008. There are 164 days left in the year.

Weird News From The Associated Press

Conjoined Birds

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.

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