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Big trucks still rolling off the lots in Kern

It takes more than the recent run-up in gas prices to wreck Kern’s love of big trucks.

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Two Bakersfield men face murder charges in Idaho

Two Bakersfield men were charged with murder in the beating death of a man in Idaho, authorities confirmed.

Sports

Andy Kehe: Not the Greatest, yet

For his professional boxing debut, Michael Dallas Jr. of Bakersfield received the same general advice from his corner, with one notable exception, that the Greatest of All Time received from his.

Eye Street

Showcase House of Design’s first spring fundraiser offers grand tours

The seven homes on the tour are not for sale: They are for generating dreams and ideas — accented, of course, with custom furniture and drapes, state-of-the-art appliances, hand-painted finishes, commissioned murals, even interior “outdoor” spaces with ceilings that rain to simulate the tropics.

Business

Harvest interrupted when workers discovered camping in orchard

The cherry harvest lurched to a stop Friday morning west of Shafter after the United Farm Workers said men, women and teenagers were camping in the orchards where they work.

State News

Calif. teachers union wields influence over budget process

A school bus emblazoned with the words "Cuts Hurt" and a picture of a forlorn student pulls up in front of Butte Community College.

World News From The Associated Press

Official: Chad closes border with Sudan

Chad closed its border with Sudan on Monday and put a halt to bilateral trade, a minister said, a day after Sudan severed diplomatic ties with Chad.

Today in History From The Associated Press

Today in History - May 12

Today is Monday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2008. There are 233 days left in the year.

Weird News From The Associated Press

Police: Drunk tuxedo-clad man took mower for ride

Police say a tuxedo-clad western New York man was drunk when he took a riding lawn mower out for an early morning spin.

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