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First Look with Scott Cox

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    'First Look': Our coverage of same-sex marriage

    Tuesday, Jul 02 2013 11:22 AM

    Two local media leaders discussed coverage of same-sex marriage Tuesday on "First Look with Scott Cox." "It's a big story locally and we had it on the front page again today," Californian President and CEO Richard Beene said. But...

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    'First Look': Fireworks safety of paramount importance

    Tuesday, Jul 02 2013 09:23 AM

    Firefighters will be busy the next few days as they "tamp down the crazy," as "First Look with Scott Cox" host Scot Cox called dealing with illegal fireworks. Bakersfield Fire Department Battalion Chief Anthony Galagaza joined the...

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    'First Look': First News for July 2

    Tuesday, Jul 02 2013 07:18 AM

    Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: Gay and lesbian couples are flocking to city halls and county courthouses across California -- including right here in Kern County -- to wed as same-sex marriages...

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    'First Look': Bill Thomas makes memorable first appearance

    Monday, Jul 01 2013 03:42 PM

    Retired U.S. Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Bakersfield, made his first appearance on "First Look with Scott Cox" and came out swinging Monday on several issues, but mainly against Leticia Perez. The former chairman of the powerful Ways and Means...

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    'First Look': Kern River rafting, recreation persist despite lower water year

    Monday, Jul 01 2013 12:15 PM

    It's a historic low water year on the Kern River with conditions not seen since the mid-1970s, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to do in the water. That's the message of Tom Moore from Sierra South Rafting, who appeared on the...

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    'First Look': First News for July 1

    Monday, Jul 01 2013 07:32 AM

    Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: ARIZONA FIRE: As a raging Arizona wildfire was killing 19 members of an elite crew of firefighters, some residents who evacuated small towns near the blaze huddled in shelters and...

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    'First Look': Assemblywoman Grove on state issues

    Friday, Jun 28 2013 11:35 AM

    State Assemblywoman Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, appeared on "First Look with Scott Cox" Friday and tackled a variety of issues facing the state, from taxes to oil drilling to state-operated developmental centers. She described the...

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    'First Look': Southwest wall, pot shops and more

    Friday, Jun 28 2013 10:48 AM

    New Californian city government reporter Theo Douglas stopped by "First Look with Scott Cox" Friday to talk about the topics he's been covering -- everything from "The Wall" to an increase in the ranks at the Bakersfield Police Department...

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    'First Look': Bakersfield Life out Saturday

    Friday, Jun 28 2013 10:29 AM

    The July issue of Bakersfield Life comes out Saturday -- but "First Look with Scott Cox" viewers and listeners got a preview Friday. "There's 150 pages of Bakersfield goodness in here," magazine assistant managing editor Jorge Barrientos...

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    'First Look': New NOR park, community center opens Saturday

    Friday, Jun 28 2013 09:51 AM

    It has a roughly 20,000-square-foot community center. It has a true double gym that's almost 18,000-square-feet, a solid maple floor and a state-of-the-art cushioning system to lessen the impact on your joints. It's the new Riverlakes...

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    'First Look': First News for June 28

    Friday, Jun 28 2013 07:33 AM

    Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: THE KERNAL: An award-winning student newspaper published in Bakersfield for 75 years is being shut down. The Kernal, which has chronicled the history and events at East Bakersfield...

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    'First Look': Coalition emphasizes options with Safely Surrendered Baby Law

    Thursday, Jun 27 2013 10:53 AM

    There's a knock on the firehouse door. It's not expected. A newborn baby is delivered into the arms of a firefighter. It's not something that happens every day. But when it does, that day was a success, Kern County Fire Chief Brian...

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    'First Look': Shows open at Bakersfield Museum of Art tonight

    Thursday, Jun 27 2013 10:08 AM

    It's a big night tonight as several shows, including Eye Gallery, open at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Since 2007, Eye Gallery has given local artists an opportunity to show off their talents. Eye Gallery is a chance "to throw the...

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First Look with Scott Cox
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at The Bakersfield Californian
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

First hour, your first look at the news that matters most to you from The Bakersfield Californian and NewsTalk KERN 1180. Top stories, what's trending along with local weather, traffic and your first look at the markets.

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Scott Cox talks what's moving in Bakersfield and Kern County from newsmakers to music to food. This hour will be your destination each morning to get to know what's going on, what's trending and hear and see what Scott is talking about.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Join Scott and the staff of The Bakersfield Californian as they discuss top news stories, interview newsmakers, give you a preview of your weekend activities and provide you the stories behind the stories.

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