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1. Bakersfield athlete killed in bicycle race

   A Bakersfield mother of two who took up competitive cycling nine months ago after an injury ended her marathoning career died Sunday while competing in a bicycle race outside Yosemite National Park.

2. Growers concerned about proposed water regulations

   Growers and their allies are gearing up for a fight against efforts to broaden protections for surface and groundwater that could potentially hike agricultural production costs.

3. If they won't sell the water south, why not say it?

   If there's even a whiff of a possibility that Kern River water will be sold south, we should all sit up and take notice.

4. Racing movie seeks extras, vintage cars

   Got some spare time on your hands and want a shot at being in a drag racing movie? Carol Grant Casting is currently seeking non-union background extras for a feature film that will be shooting at Auto Club Famoso Raceway from Monday through May 24.

5. Fracking meeting ends early for lack of comments

   Awkward silences punctuated what was to be a listening session on hydraulic fracturing Wednesday night as the oil industry pressed for answers on upcoming regulations and state officials hosting the meeting found themselves doing much of the talking.