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CSUB gets big donation from Chevron
Mar 15, 2010 at 11:26 AM PST
Cal State Bakersfield has accepted a $500, 000 donation from Chevron. The money will be used to help support the STEM program.  The goal of the program is to recruit and train students for jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The program also gives students hands-on research...more experience. “The way you learn science is not by reading about science but by doing science,” says Dr. Julio Blanco, CSUB Dean of Natural Science and Mathematics.  “It’s absolutely critical for companies like Chevron to have a steady pipeline of young engineers and scientists in all the places we do business so we are always looking for effective ways to stimulate that interest,” says Bruce Johnson, Vice President of San Joaquin Valley Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company.
Southwest Bakersfield

Local shop celebrating anniversary with free ice cream
Mar 15, 2010 at 11:06 AM PST
The Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop in northeast Bakersfield is celebrating the company's 32nd anniversary by giving way free ice cream cones. It's a tradition that dates back to the opening of the first Ben & Jerry's shop in Burlington, VT back in 1978. Customers get a free scoop of ice cream to...more celebrate the anniversary and the launch of the new flavor lineup. This year's celebration is scheduled for March 23rd.  Free cones are available from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ben & Jerry's store in the East Hills Mall.
Northeast Bakersfield

Restaurant to host luncheon for Friedreich Ataxia research
Feb 12, 2010 at 6:20 AM PST
Outback Steakhouse and FARA Kern County Chapter will have their 2nd annual Steakin 4 a Cure luncheon fundraiser at Outback Steakhouse, 5051 Stockdale Hwy., on Friday, March 12.  The event is to raise funds and awareness for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance. Friedreich’s Ataxia is a...more debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. Symptoms can vary from childhood to adulthood and can include muscle weakness and loss of coordination in the arms and legs; impairment of vision, hearing and speech; aggressive scoliosis (curvature of the spine); diabetes, and a serious heart condition. The luncheon will begin at 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and includes an appetizer, entrée, dessert and beverage.  To purchase tickets, please call 565-5950. To go orders are also available for purchase.
Southwest Bakersfield

Luncheon draws attention to heart disease
Feb 9, 2010 at 6:52 AM PST
Some 400 women are expected to attend a luncheon and auction in downtown Bakersfield to raise money and awareness for heart disease. The Go Red For Women luncheon is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Organizers say it gives women a chance to learn more about the dangers of heart disease...more and strokes. Informational meetings begin at 8:45 this morning at the Marriott Hotel, 801 Truxtun Ave. Lunch is scheduled for noon, followed by a fashion show and address from keynote speaker Kathleen Passanisi, a health care expert and humorist. For ticket information, call the AHA Bakersfield office at(661) 327-1173.
Central

Firefighter hopefuls training on Panorama Bluffs
Jan 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM PST
If you saw a fire on the Panorama Bluffs today, chances are it was only a drill. New recruits in the Kern Co. Fire Department academy will be taking part in training drills on the bluffs. The drills were scheduled to begin at 10am.
Northeast Bakersfield

Museum looking for unwanted art
Jan 28, 2010 at 10:14 AM PST
The Bakersfield Museum of Art is looking for your "unwanted" art.  The museum is hosting a retro-style cocktail party/art sale. Previously owned art will be auctioned off March 18 & 20 to the highest bidder at the event dubbed "Art A Go-Go." The museum is accepting original artwork, prints,...more sculptures and other items as donations. To make a donation, call Cynthia Icardo at 665-2566. Tickets: $50 (presale), $60 at the door.
Central

North High students helping needy families
Dec 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM PST
The North High "Little Stars" program is collecting gifts for needy students at Highland Elementary School. Gifts will be delivered to the school on December 17. For more information, call NHS Activities Director Julie Santiago at 399-3351 ext. 75013.
Oildale

Internet can make school bullying more violent, public
May 21, 2009 at 1:14 PM PST
Teens and younger kids are using the Internet more than ever. And that made bullying more violent and public than ever. Schoolyard fights are now posted on sites like YouTube. Bullying experts say schools have a hard time stopping bullies.

3 arraigned on nursing home abuse charges
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Feb 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM PST
Three current and former nursing home employees pleaded not guilty Friday in Kern County Superior Court to charges that they forcibly drugged elderly residents for staff convenience, leading to some of the residents' deaths.

Teen escapes would-be kidnapper
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Feb 2, 2009 at 6:42 PM PST
Kern County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a Foothill High School student on Monday while she walked to school. Cindy Valadez, 18, said a man grabbed her as she approached the school.

Business owners under fraud investigation have criminal past
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Jan 23, 2009 at 5:01 PM PST
Court records show two women who are under investigation for their ownership of a local property management firm also have a history of white collar crimes. Bakersfield police are looking into fraud allegations against Kristi Smart and Michelle Gamero of Elite Property Management.

Investigation targets property management firm
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Jan 19, 2009 at 7:12 PM PST
Bakersfield-based Elite Property Management has become the subject of a fraud investigation after more than a dozen people have come forward claiming they are owed thousands of dollars.

Family: Vet burned dog during surgery
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Jan 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM PST
A Bakersfield family said their dog was accidentally set on fire during surgery at a local animal hospital. Deeann and Scott Herron said they took their 7-year-old Dachshund named Pumpkin for an emergency hysterectomy when equipment malfunctioned and burned her.

Magazines: Bakersfield among worst places to live
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Dec 23, 2008 at 6:29 PM PST
An article in the latest issue of Women's Health magazine calls Bakersfield the worst place for women to live in America. A separate article in Men's Health magazine rated Bakersfield 94th out of 100 cities.

Charities work to avoid greedy recipients
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Dec 9, 2008 at 6:20 PM PST
Area charities are guarding against abuse from greedy recipients. People wanting help from some charities must fill out applications that identify whether they're getting aid elsewhere, too.