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Taft Police activity for March 9
Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 8
Edgecomb retiring, but not saying good-bye to Taft Branch Library
Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 7
Taft Police activity for March 6
Community
Edgecomb retiring, but not saying good-bye to Taft Branch Library
Local test audience sought for screening of Bernsen's "Christian Mingle"
Lots of activities planned for Cruise Night
Nick Mansell amazed at show of support
Seniors donate blankets for Alpha House kids
Court News
Molestation suspect to go on trial
Taft man gets 9 months for oilfield theft
Foster gets 25-to-life for Trinity Hanna murder
Education
Edgecomb retiring, but not saying good-bye to Taft Branch Library
Lincoln band gets a $25,000 gift
Roland Maier to become head of First 5 Kern
Biz Bits: Financial planning to make college a reality
Posey receives award as top jazz teacher in Kern County
Police & Fire
Taft Police activity for March 9
Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 8
Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 7
Taft Police activity for March 6
Kern County Sheriff's activity for March 6
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Wildcat basketball teams open CIF playoffs at home
Taft girls seeded 6th in CIF soccer playoffs
High School
Wildcat basketball teams open CIF playoffs at home
Taft girls seeded 6th in CIF soccer playoffs
Entertainment
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'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul talks about his new movie, 'Need for Speed'
Movie review: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ is as fun as the original
Local test audience sought for screening of Bernsen's "Christian Mingle"
Lena Headey, Eva Green talk about ‘300: Rise of an Empire’
Cooks’ Books: No-frills diet advises to forget the fads
Books
Cooks’ Books: No-frills diet advises to forget the fads
The Readers’ Writers: Business strategy author Robert Skrob
Cooks’ Books: Drown out cold weather with these all-time favorite vegan soups
Cooks’ Books: Her seasoned years just may add spice to your life
Celebrity News
Jessica Lange Stuns in New Ad for Marc Jacobs Beauty
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort Is Engaged
The Practice's Dylan McDermott Cops Lead Role in Kevin Williamson's CBS Thriller
Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Recent Weight Gain
Report: Mary-Kate Olsen Engaged to Olivier Sarkozy
Movies
'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul talks about his new movie, 'Need for Speed'
Movie review: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ is as fun as the original
Local test audience sought for screening of Bernsen's "Christian Mingle"
Lena Headey, Eva Green talk about ‘300: Rise of an Empire’
Three-movie race for top Oscar
Music
The Farr Side: Several new features for ‘Idol’ Season 13
Video of the Day: ‘House of Cards’ returns
The Talker: Drake apologizes for arguing Rolling Stone cover
Video of the Day: Lindsay Lohan sings karaoke
The Talker: U.S. skier helps Sochi strays
Talent Shows
Top Moments: Paul Rudd Is the Lip-Sync King, The Americans' Compromising Position
Leah Remini: "I Don't Want to be Known as This Bitter Ex-Scientologist"
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Returning to Dancing with the Stars
Switched at Birth Exclusive Video: Who's Doing a Sexy Salsa in the Dance Episode?
Thursday TV: The Red Road, Vikings, Portlandia Join TV's Busiest Night
TV Guide
Jessica Lange Stuns in New Ad for Marc Jacobs Beauty
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort Is Engaged
The Practice's Dylan McDermott Cops Lead Role in Kevin Williamson's CBS Thriller
Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Recent Weight Gain
Report: Mary-Kate Olsen Engaged to Olivier Sarkozy
Life
Top Stories
Jim Hillibish: Lent: Why your church smells like a deep fryer
Jim Hillibish: Hot pepper sauces are ‘da’ bomb’
Healthy Habits: Poison-proof your home
A League of Her Own: Part of the team
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Precautionary advice for travelers
Boomers
The Nation's Healthiest Hotels
Medical Detection Dogs: How Man’s Best Friend Can Save Our Lives
We <3 Salmon
New Hope for Macular Degeneration
New Hope for Macular Degeneration
Faith
Local test audience sought for screening of Bernsen's "Christian Mingle"
Episcopal Church hosting Shrove Tuesday observance
4-year-old fashion designer creates dresses with mom out of paper
Women and college: Is it a time to get married?
5 movies to look forward to in March
Family
Healthy Habits: Poison-proof your home
A League of Her Own: Part of the team
Cooks’ Books: Possibilities for a special shower season
After-Work Gourmet: Mini chefs can inspire big ideas
Lost in Suburbia: Hair of the dog that smelled bad
Food
Jim Hillibish: Lent: Why your church smells like a deep fryer
Jim Hillibish: Hot pepper sauces are ‘da’ bomb’
Cooks’ Books: Possibilities for a special shower season
After-Work Gourmet: Mini chefs can inspire big ideas
Nutrition News: Leafy greens are nutrition rockstars
Health
Healthy Habits: Poison-proof your home
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Precautionary advice for travelers
Nutrition News: Leafy greens are nutrition rockstars
Health Watch: Plank like a pro
Dr. Murray Feingold: Don’t be alarmed by the numbers
Home & Garden
Healthy Habits: Poison-proof your home
Home Help: Save money without skimping on style on your kitchen remodel
Cooks’ Books: Possibilities for a special shower season
Dear Monty: Utility bill increase squeezes tenants
Drought-tolerant plants for 2014
Pets
Ask Dr. Norm: It’s a dog’s teeth’s world
The Talker: Billy Ray Cyrus goes hip hop
Travel
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Precautionary advice for travelers
Travel and Adventure: Want to know a secret? Canmore, Alberta
Travel and Adventure: On safari in Hawaii
Travel and Adventure: Old Town Mazatlan has a lively pulse
Travel and Adventure: Losing sight in Cancun with a Sense Adventure Tour
Opinion
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Matthew T. Mangino: Supreme Court weakens Fourth Amendment
Mark L. Hopkins: Can the government define marriage?
Kent Bush: Worst kind of racism - when bigotry masquerades as humor
Matthew T. Mangino: Firearms soon to be leading killer of young people
Kent Bush: How many ‘sinners’ are we allowed to refuse service to?
Columns
Matthew T. Mangino: Supreme Court weakens Fourth Amendment
Mark L. Hopkins: Can the government define marriage?
Kent Bush: Worst kind of racism - when bigotry masquerades as humor
Matthew T. Mangino: Firearms soon to be leading killer of young people
Kent Bush: How many ‘sinners’ are we allowed to refuse service to?
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Edgecomb retiring, but not saying good-bye to Taft Branch Library
Nick Mansell amazed at show of support
Seniors donate blankets for Alpha House kids
Lincoln band gets a $25,000 gift
Roland Maier to become head of First 5 Kern
Biz Bits: Financial planning to make college a reality
Posey receives award as top jazz teacher in Kern County
'Breaking Bad' star Aaron Paul talks about his new movie, 'Need for Speed'
Movie review: ‘300: Rise of an Empire’ is as fun as the original
Lena Headey, Eva Green talk about ‘300: Rise of an Empire’
Cooks’ Books: No-frills diet advises to forget the fads
The Readers’ Writers: Business strategy author Robert Skrob
Cooks’ Books: Drown out cold weather with these all-time favorite vegan soups
Cooks’ Books: Her seasoned years just may add spice to your life
Jessica Lange Stuns in New Ad for Marc Jacobs Beauty
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort Is Engaged
The Practice's Dylan McDermott Cops Lead Role in Kevin Williamson's CBS Thriller
Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Recent Weight Gain
Report: Mary-Kate Olsen Engaged to Olivier Sarkozy
Three-movie race for top Oscar
Top Moments: Paul Rudd Is the Lip-Sync King, The Americans' Compromising Position
Leah Remini: "I Don't Want to be Known as This Bitter Ex-Scientologist"
Maksim Chmerkovskiy Returning to Dancing with the Stars
Thursday TV: The Red Road, Vikings, Portlandia Join TV's Busiest Night
Jessica Lange Stuns in New Ad for Marc Jacobs Beauty
Smallville's Laura Vandervoort Is Engaged
The Practice's Dylan McDermott Cops Lead Role in Kevin Williamson's CBS Thriller
Jada Pinkett Smith Opens Up About Recent Weight Gain
Report: Mary-Kate Olsen Engaged to Olivier Sarkozy
Jim Hillibish: Lent: Why your church smells like a deep fryer
Jim Hillibish: Hot pepper sauces are ‘da’ bomb’
A League of Her Own: Part of the team
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Precautionary advice for travelers
Episcopal Church hosting Shrove Tuesday observance
After-Work Gourmet: Mini chefs can inspire big ideas
Lost in Suburbia: Hair of the dog that smelled bad
Health Watch: Plank like a pro
Dr. Murray Feingold: Don’t be alarmed by the numbers
Home Help: Save money without skimping on style on your kitchen remodel
Dear Monty: Utility bill increase squeezes tenants
Ask Dr. Norm: It’s a dog’s teeth’s world
Travel and Adventure: Want to know a secret? Canmore, Alberta
Travel and Adventure: On safari in Hawaii
Travel and Adventure: Old Town Mazatlan has a lively pulse
Travel and Adventure: Losing sight in Cancun with a Sense Adventure Tour
Matthew T. Mangino: Supreme Court weakens Fourth Amendment
Mark L. Hopkins: Can the government define marriage?
Kent Bush: Worst kind of racism - when bigotry masquerades as humor
Matthew T. Mangino: Firearms soon to be leading killer of young people
Kent Bush: How many ‘sinners’ are we allowed to refuse service to?