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• Stockdale wins Academic Decathlon

  08-02-2015 23:46
  
  A dynasty was preserved when Stockdale High School for the third year in a row won the Kern County Academic Decathlon, an academic competition in which students are quizzed on obscure information in a broad array of subject areas.
  
  Nearly 200 students participated in the 34th annual competition Saturday at Bakersfield High School. Bakersfield High School took second place, and Wasco High School took third
  
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• STEVE FLORES: Join me and my family in the fight against cancer

  08-02-2015 23:00
  
  " We are all fighting cancer all the time."
  
  It's a scary quote. I don't remember where I read it, but it has resonated in a horrendous way to me, my children and my family. I have not spoken of this in my column but I lost Susie, my bride of 40 years, to cancer one year ago.
  
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• "Tip-A-Condor" charity dinner returns

  08-02-2015 19:01
  
  The Bakersfield Condor’s annual charity dinner “Tip-A-Condor” is returning this February for another night of food and fun.
  
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• Preventing tragedy during house fires

  08-02-2015 18:28
  
  The American Red Cross is continuing to canvas homes around the county in hopes of preventing house fires from turning tragic. 
  
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• Battle of the brains for local high schools

  08-02-2015 18:08
  
  Saturday afternoon the final event in the Kern County Academic Decathlon took place inside the gymnasium at Bakersfield High School. Nearly 200 high school students from 19 local high schools competed in what has been called the 'Super Bowl' of scholastic competitions. 
  
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• Sick kit fox recovering

  08-02-2015 17:24
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - An endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox is recovering at the California Living Museum, after a local PG&E worker noticed it was severely sick.
  
  Museum officials say the Kit Fox was infested with mites.
  
  The animal was picked up a couple weeks ago by a wildlife biologist and taken to CALM for treatment.
  
  Museum officials say the Kit Fox has come a long way considering the bad condition he was in.
  
  On Friday, resting under a wooden log at CALM -- the Kit Fox i
  
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• Police arrest 7 during weekend checkpoint

  08-02-2015 16:37
  
  On Saturday, February 7, 2015, The Bakersfield Police Department worked with Traffic Enforcement Detail to conduct a DUI and Driver's License Checkpoint in the greater Bakersfield area.
  
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• Man killed in Di Giorgio Road identified by KCSO

  08-02-2015 05:16
  
  A man who died in a traffic accident on Di Giorgio Road early Saturday morning has been identified by the Kern County Sheriff's Office. 
  
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• LOIS HENRY: Remorse? Well, that was very silly of me to expect

  08-02-2015 03:50
  
  Sometimes the road to justice can be long, painful and, frankly, a little strange.
  
  As of Friday afternoon, justice was finally served for David Jacobson, who the rest of the world knew as Jerry Crook.
  
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• Parolee arrested for possession of drugs and firearms

  08-02-2015 03:48
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A parolee, who led deputies on a vehicle chase, is back in jail tonight after being found in possession of firearms and methamphetamine.
  According to the Sheriff's Gang Unit, 32-year-old Victor Murillo led them on a vehicle chase on Feb. 6, after failing to pull over.     During the pursuit, deputies report that Murillo threw approximately 32 grams of methamphetamine from his vehicle on to the roadway.      On Monday, Feb. 2, deputies issue
  
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• Supervisors consider endorsing new high-speed rail training center

  08-02-2015 03:36
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Feb.10, supervisors will consider endorsing a project which would house the central operations center and training program for high-speed rail personnel.     The board plans to make a pitch to the high-speed rail authority and manufacturers to build a heavy maintenance facility in either Shafter or Wasco.     They estimate it would employ 1,500 to 2,500 workers and would bring an economic benefit to the area where it's built.
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• Law enforcement express concerns over budget cuts

  08-02-2015 03:21
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Kern Law Enforcement Association is expressing concern over possible county budget cuts. 
  County supervisors will consider making cuts totaling about $3 million to several departments as a result of a looming budget crisis.     According to the Kern Law Enforcement Association, more than a third of the cuts will come from the sheriff's department.       The proposal includes closing the Ridgecrest jail, reducing staffing in th
  
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• Two More Babies Buried in Garden of Innocence

  08-02-2015 03:17
  
  People gather to bury two babies in Garden of Innocence
  
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• 2 more babies buried in Garden of Innocence

  08-02-2015 03:17
  
  More than 50 people gathered at the Garden of Innocence in Kern County on Saturday to give two abandoned babies a proper burial.
  
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• Residents discuss opposition to Centennial Corridor plans

  08-02-2015 03:09
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Residents opposing the city's validation process for funding the Centennial Corridor Project are gearing up to take action.
  The Westpark Homeowners Association and Friends met with residents today to raise funds and discuss their opposition to the project, as well as posible alternative routes.     The group claims the city's request to borrow $270 million will incur hundreds of millions in debt -- all without seeking voter approval.
  "We're saying that
  
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• Campout Against Cancer Preperation

  08-02-2015 02:45
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Not only do cancer patients endure physical pain, many are burdened by financial debt. The Kern County Cancer Fund helps local cancer patients by providing financial support for medical expenses. Saturday morning community members gathered at Yokuts Park preparing for the 2nd Annual Campout Against Cancer. Team captains learned about the games and activities that will take place during the event.Sheryl Gallion helps with the event she said last year they raised more
  
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• Suspected thief caught on camera taking bike

  08-02-2015 02:38
  
  A Youtube video posted on Friday February 6, 2015 shows a suspected thief cutting the lock off a double bicycle and riding off.
  
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• California firefighters save horse stuck in outdoor bathtub

  08-02-2015 02:20
  
  Firefighters in Northern California rescued a horse that got stuck in an outdoor bathtub.
  
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• Kern vaccination rates beat the state's

  08-02-2015 01:39
  
  Rocio Garcia held her 3-year-old son, Eli, on her lap to keep him still while a nurse gave him a shot in the leg. The toddler shrieked, then asked for the Sponge Bob sticker he'd been promised in exchange for cooperating. The nurse delivered, and Garcia smirked as her son took it, whimpering.
  
  "That wasn't even real crying. I don't see any tears," she said as she hoisted up the boy&#
  
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