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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.-
Fake Obama slogans anger local supporters
Local supporters of presidential hopeful Barack Obama are upset with radio personality Jaz McKay for posting what they say are inflammatory fake slogans about Obama’s campaign. -
Maricopa officer pleads not guilty in sex with minors case
A Maricopa police officer will return to Kings County Superior Court May 19 on 12 counts of having sex with minors, a clerk said Monday. -
Success and satisfaction for local students at History Day competition
About 40 local students headed home from History Day Sunday and among them were eight first-place winners who will represent California at the nationals in a month’s time.
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.-
Off to final showdown
Bakersfield College's Shalisa Harris seemed to have a grin on her face no matter what she was doing around Memorial Stadium Saturday. -
Blaze stays hot by beating Ports
Only three teams in the entire California League have winning records. The Bakersfield Blaze demonstrated why it's one of them with a thrilling 7-6, come-from-behind 10-inning victory Sunday over the Stockton Ports at Sam Lynn Ball Park. -
Garces boys capture second-straight title
Mike Szewczyk reached for the touchpad on the inside pool wall and then immediately turned his head to look up at the McMurtrey Aquatic Center Scoreboard.
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.-
Cyclist lunging forward with Breathe Easy Ride
Arin Resnicke lets nothing stand between him and his bike — not asthma, not prior injuries, not pain. -
Herb Benham: Mexicali waitress putting down the plate after nearly a half-century
Rita Contreras has a message for her old customers. -
Herb Benham: Back in the Sunny days, another president's daughter got married
When your first name is Sunny, it either says something about your parents or the kind of person you are or hope to be.
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.-
Recession time: Family vacation planning and what to tell the kids
Wondering what to tell the kids? Not sure what kind of vacation you can afford this year? Read on. -
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. -
Couple learn how hard it is to clean up ID theft mess
Norma Armstrong usually keeps a close watch on family finances, but she’s been distracted. In the middle of recovering from cancer surgery, her husband, Tom, also was diagnosed with cancer. It turned out to be wrong, but they dodged one bullet only to be pierced by another.
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.-
No new GOP convention date yet
State Republican Party leaders are still hunting for a date to complete a convention abruptly shut down prior to final votes on what was shaping up as a Nevada delegation to the national GOP convention with more supporters for Ron Paul than John McCain. -
Lawsuit seeks ruling on bay spill pilot's legal bills
The insurance company that's paid some of the legal bills for the pilot of a ship that spilled 53,000 gallons of fuel into San Francisco Bay has asked a federal court to decide whether it must continue to do so, now that the case has turned into a criminal matter. -
Jazz desperately seeking road win
The Utah Jazz are almost right where they want to be.
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.-
Omagh bomb lawsuit moves to Dublin for testimony
A British judge will preside in Ireland for the first time since the nation's independence 86 years ago, an Irish judge ruled Monday as an unprecedented lawsuit against IRA dissidents set more legal firsts. -
Putin: art should help strengthen state
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unveiled an exhibit from the art collection of a renowned Russian cellist Monday, a ceremony that reflected his continuing political influence even after stepping down as president. -
Gaza rocket kills Israeli, burdening truce effort
A rocket fired by Palestinian militants killed a 75-year-old Israeli woman Monday, just as an Egyptian mediator was winding up truce talks in Israel - underlining both the urgency and complexity of working out a cease-fire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers.
Today in History - May 12
Today is Monday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2008. There are 233 days left in the year.-
Today in History - May 11
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008. There are 234 days left in the year. This is Mother's Day. -
Today in History-May 12
Today is Monday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2008. There are 233 days left in the year. -
Today in History - May 9
Today is Friday, May 9, the 130th day of 2008. There are 236 days left in the year.
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.-
Utah father and son graduate law school together
Tom McLelland was both proud papa and happy grad during commencement at an Ohio law school. -
Southwest passenger cited for cell phone chatter
A Southwest Airlines passenger who refused to get off his cell phone during a flight found Dallas police waiting for him Monday. -
Iowa man charged with throwing candy at police
A college student whose friend was being questioned in a hit and run found himself charged with assaulting an officer with a curious choice of weapons: M&Ms.
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