Education roundup: County schools office receives anti-tobacco funds

The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office was one of just 30 districts in California, and the only one in Kern, to be awarded thousands to combat tobacco use on campuses, the California Department of Education announced Monday.
http://beta.661411.com/archive/x213982359/Education-roundup-County-schools-office-receives-anti-tobacco-funds?yahoo=1

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 19:20:52 -0700

At Central Valley School, Counselors Forced to Do More With Less

ARVIN, Calif. -- The public high school in Arvin has one of the largest student bodies of any school in Kern County, its 2,400 students coming mostly from the small rural communities of Lamont, Weedpatch and Arvin, just south of...
http://newamericamedia.org/2012/04/at-central-valley-school-counselors-forced-to-do-more-with-less.php

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:12:55 -0700

Driver identified in fatal crash on Buena Vista Road

We now know the name of a man killed in a crash in Arvin over the weekend. The California Highway Patrol says around 5:30 Saturday night, Antonio Lopez-Hernandez was driving a red Ford Probe when he went off Buena Vista Road and hit a power pole east of Commanche Road. Lopez-Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers say he was not wearing a seat belt.
http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Driver-identified-in-fatal-crash-on-Buena-Vista/CImF5lKWokK-t2FtxIrhBw.cspx?rss=91

Published: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:14:00 -0700

Manhunt in full force after CHP officer targeted in drive-by shooting

The manhunt is on for suspects after a California Highway Patrol officer was shot twice Sunday night while working radar on Highway 178 near Borel Road.
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Breaking-News-CHP-officer-wounded-in-Kern-i-150425575.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 07:33:24 -0700

Peggy's #1 Pick: The Simple Carrot... How Sweet It Is!

A few months ago, I was busily at work in my kitchen, preparing a large pot of chicken soup. I had chopped the onions and the celery and had just peeled the carrots. As they were about to hit my chopping block, without really thinking, I grabbed the last one from the cellophane bag and took a bite.
http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2012/05/19/l_c_t_monthly/doc4f99a08d53e28349719624.txt

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 06:28:52 -0700

Market Watch: Above the ocean in Malibu, a rare orchard of loquats

High on a steep, terraced mountainside in Malibu, with a spectacular view of the Pacific, perches the largest and probably the only commercial planting of loquats in the United States. A pome fruit related to apples and pears, the loquat is one of the great pleasures of spring in Southern California. It has firm but juicy flesh with the texture of cantaloupe and a sweet-tart flavor evoking ...
http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-marketwatch-online-20120511,0,434696.story?track=rss

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 16:57:24 -0700

Fatal crash Saturday downed power lines on Buena Vista

A man lost control of his Ford Probe on Saturday afternoon and crashed into a power pole on Buena Vista Boulevard just east of Comanche Road.
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Fatal-crash-Saturday-downed-power-lines-on-Buena-Vista--148438315.html

Published: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:49:05 -0700

Sports briefs: Clovis West swimmers sweep own invitational

Returning Bee All-Stars Tommy Allen and Matt Bilello of Clovis West were named swimmers of the meet in the boys division as the Golden Eagles rolled to the team title at the Clovis West Invitational on Saturday.
http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/04/21/2809378/sports-briefs-clovis-west-swimmers.html

Published: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:20:00 -0700

Dolores Huerta Will Be Given Medal of Freedom, White House Announces

For Dolores Huerta, receiving a medal from the U.S. President is more than a nod to a lifetime dedicated to a multitude of social movements. It's a hearty recognition of community organizing's role in a democracy.
http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2012/4/27/dolores_huerta_will_be_given_medal.htm

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:26:22 -0700