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LOIS HENRY: The cycle of family violence thrives on silence

It isn't big enough. That's what I think of the venue for the 10th annual Domestic Violence conference tomorrow (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hodel's, cost $35).
LOIS HENRY: Don't let politicians sink only good water plan

So, another legislative session has come and gone and our fearless "leaders" yet again, couldn't muster out any kind of comprehensive water overhaul.
Lois Henry: Annoying yes, meaningless no

Sometimes, it's the little things that really get under your skin.
Lois Henry: 'SmartMeters' leave us all smarting

Sure, there might be nothing in the world wrong with PG&E's "SmartMeters." But I don't write fiction, so let's stick with what's actually happening.
Lois Henry: Some crimes "worth" more than others in Kern

I can't be the only one who's appalled that Judge Richard Oberholzer reduced by half the bail of accused rapist Richard James Berkowitz last month.
LOIS HENRY: Verdict an indictment of city management

In what universe is it OK for high-ranking supervisors to harass, discriminate and retaliate against an employee?
Lois Henry: Not much equality to celebrate in Kern

Today is Women's Equality Day. Yay.
Lois Henry: Air board forced to face facts in deciding against new rule

Thanks to Skip Slayton, you can still afford a burger or slab of steak grilled to perfection at the mom and pop restaurant down the street. For now, at least.
Lois Henry: Developers have had the wheel long enough

Col. Thomas Baker was many things -- founder of Bakersfield, a highly-regarded lawyer, generous soul to travelers and neighbors alike, a surveyor, and, oh yes, a civil engineer.
Lois Henry: Cracks in Kern's system a grave threat

The deaths of Annette Sowders and her mother show at least two substantial cracks in Kern County's domestic violence protection system that need fixing -- pronto.
Lois Henry: Giving to panhandlers isn't helping

I wonder if everyone is as torn as I am when I see people on the side of the road holding cardboard signs begging for help.
Lois Henry: Taxpayers can't afford luxurious county benefits

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't jealous.
Lois Henry: "Trust me" science doesn't cut it

Oh brother.
Chilling effect from gangs serious

Most of us are lucky enough that we aren't caught in this no-win situation.
Lois Henry: Found money doesn't inspire confidence

Government budgets are complicated, things were moving fast, it's the worst financial crisis of our generation.
LOIS HENRY: Planting seed for animal welfare is worthwhile

A potential solution to our depressing animal overpopulation problem has been staring the Board of Supervisors in the face for months now, and they've done nothing. I'm not talking about a theoretical solution (and no, not mandatory spay/neuter, either).
Lois Henry: Idiots blowing it on 4th of July

Last summer I called for a ban on personal fireworks.
Lois Henry: Smart growth talk is cheap

As usual, when it comes to sprawl, the Board of Supervisors is talking out of both sides of its mouth.
Lois Henry: Air regulations about to grill restaurant owners

Creep, creep, creep. Here they come again -- the government.
Lois Henry: Anything's worth a try to deal with Kern's pet overpopulation

Bill Bruce (not the Frontier High principal) looks nothing like a rock star.