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Highway 33 in Ventura County closed for 2 weeks

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:28:47 +0000

Caltrans will be cleaning up mudslides from last week's storms

Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 6

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:19:13 +0000

Warrant arrest, theft reports

Lincoln band gets a $25,000 gift

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:52:26 +0000

Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation to provide 18 new instruments.

Taft Police activity for March 5

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:45:17 +0000

Vandalism at old hospital, assault reported at Roosevelt School

Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 5

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:08:27 +0000

Theft investigations, warrant arrest

Taft Police activity for March 4

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:00:46 +0000

Marijuana arrest at Taft High, weapons arrest on Finley Drive, vandalism at Fox

Morning Jolt: U.S. adds 175,000 jobs in February

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:57:07 +0000

In the news

The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in February, more than was expected, according to the Department of Labor. The numbers top January's as well. The unemployment rate in February was 6.7 percent.

Happening today

The big movies opening this weekend are "300: Rise of an Empire," an R action movie that is a sequel [...]

Today in the News: House approves $1B in aid for Ukraine

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Quote of note

"We must remember that the purpose of our pressure on Russia is not simply to punish aggression — and certainly it is not to escalate the confrontation — but instead to move (President Vladimir) Putin toward a resolution that protects the territorial integrity of Ukraine." - Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., who co-sponsored a resolution [...]

Roland Maier to become head of First 5 Kern

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:52:05 +0000

Maier will replace Jamie Henderson. He has been a teacher, principal, superintendent and held other you-related jobs

Planning Commission sets sights on Center Street

Doug Keeler Midway Driller Editor — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:42:19 +0000

Commissioners don't like second-hand stores, bars, doctors, other 'incompatible' uses downtown

Silvio Calabi: Toyota 4Runner is the world’s 4�4

By Silvio Calabi More Content Now — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:14:34 +0000

Way back in the early days of the sport-utility boom, when American families aspired to Ford Explorers, high praise for an SUV was to say "It drives just like a car!" Since most of those vehicles were nothing more than pickup trucks with covered beds and extra seats and doors, this was reassuring to the soccer mom who was moving "up" from a minivan.
It was sometimes true too, mostly because a lot of cars weren't that sophisticated back then either. Now, though, as far as cars have come in 25 [...]

Molestation suspect to go on trial

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:09:34 +0000

Man accused of lewd acts with 12-year-old he met through social media last year

Taft getting special needs prisoners at MCCF

Doug Keeler Midway Driller Editor — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:02:27 +0000

They are gang dropouts, others who can't live in prison general population

Lots of activities planned for Cruise Night

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:52:46 +0000

Live music, beer, cocktails and tri-tip -- plus cruising, of course

Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 4

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:37:19 +0000

Just a couple of peace disturbances in an otherwise peaceful day

Man arrested for drugs near Ford City Park

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:13:11 +0000

Suspect had meth and Xanax. He also had marijuana but had a medical marijuana card, deputies said.

Kern County Sheriff''s activity for March 3

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 16:07:32 +0000

More thefts in rural areas

Nick Mansell amazed at show of support

Doug Keeler Midway Driller — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:04:08 +0000

Bikers and the community turn out to help raise money to pay medical bills for accident victim

Taft Police activity for March 3

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:45:33 +0000

Warrant arrest, DUI arrest

Center Street's future takes center stage

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 13:31:36 +0000

Taft Planning Commission to hold workshop on goals for the future