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        • Morning Minutes: May 19 4:05 am
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        • Powerball ticket worth $2.3 million sold in Taft 7:09 am
          Ticket sold at 7-11 matched five of six winning numbers
        • Trailer, generator stolen in McKittrick May. 18, 2013
          Rural crimes detectives also investigating theft of 750 gallons of diesel fuel off Copus Road
        • Morning Minutes: May 18 May. 18, 2013
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        • BLM names new manager for Bakersfield office May. 18, 2013
          Garcia has been head of the minerals services for several years
        • Taft Relay for Life kicks off May. 18, 2013
          Teams hit the track for 24 hours to cap fundraising
          Debbie Kiser (in the middle, wearing purple survivors shirt) leads her team around the track on the team lap at the opening of the 2013 Taft relay for Life. Click on the thumbnails below to see more photos
        • Los Padres puts fire regulations into effect May. 18, 2013
          restrictions will be rigorously enforced until the end of the declared fire
        • Today in the news: Toronto mayor denies crack-smoking allegations May. 17, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: DaVinci vs. Dracula May. 17, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Wonder Woman really coming to TV? May. 17, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Mom chases down accused kidnapper May. 17, 2013
          A woman chased down a man who she said kidnapped her child. The Albuquerque woman’s 5-year-old daughter was abducted by the man, and the mom gave chase, police said. The kidnapper shoved the girl out of the car at some point,...
        • Morning Minutes: May 17 May. 17, 2013
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        • Relay for Life ready to start May. 17, 2013
          More than $70,000 raised already. It all starts 9 a.m. Saturday
          The luminaria ceremony remembers those who have been lost to cancer. It will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday during the Taft Relay for Life.
        • Burned Montview home targeted for demolition May. 17, 2013
          It is one of several in unincorporated Taft on the list to be torn down. Supervisors will vote on it next week.
          These burned ruins at 406 Montview are targeted for demolition by the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
        • Lady Wildcats roar into semi final round May. 16, 2013
          Taft offense erupts for 12 runs in the third inning, Arizona Pilgrim throws one hitter
          Taft catcher Caitlyn Emberson leads a pre game routine before the start of Thursday
        • Today in the news: Kabul suicide bombing kills 6 Americans May. 16, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: David Beckham announces retirement May. 16, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Powerball jackpot grows to almost $500 million May. 16, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 16 May. 16, 2013
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        • Woman barely escapes from fire that destroys South Taft home May. 16, 2013
          She jumps from second-floor bedroom window onto patio roof
          Home on Eastern Avenue was heavily involved in fire when firefighters arrived. Woman sleeping in second-floor bedroom at rear climbed onto patio to escape flames
        • Fire near Frazier Park grows to 3,500 acres May. 16, 2013
          About 1,000 firefighters on scene
        • Update: Frazier Park fire grows to 2,500 acres May. 15, 2013
          Winds help flames spread rapidly into Los Padres National Forest
          Huge smoke column from fire near Frazier Park is visible from Taft in photo taken near West Kern Oil Museum
        • Taft baseball one and out May. 15, 2013
          Golden Valley upsets Taft 4-1 in first round of playoffs
          Taft senior Steven Gee throws to the first batter of the game.
        • Rails to Trails car show coming back on June 8 May. 15, 2013
          Big Cruise Night event with live music and beer garden will precede it
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        • Today in the news: Abortion doctor receives third life sentence May. 15, 2013
          Your daily news briefing with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.
        • What to Watch: 'CSI' wraps up Season 13 May. 15, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Zoe Saldana’s weight published in Allure May. 15, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree May. 15, 2013
          A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even...
        • Morning Minutes: May 15 May. 15, 2013
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        • Deputies arrest two men for reckless shooting, say one man was hallucinating May. 14, 2013
          One suspect "believed deputies were God," sheriff's sergeant said
        • Today in the news: NTSB recommends lowering BAC to .05 May. 14, 2013
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        • What to Watch: Angelina Jolie announces double mastectomy May. 14, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Angelina Jolie reveals she had double mastectomy May. 14, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Moving ice destroys homes May. 14, 2013
          “Ice tsunamis” destroyed some homes in Canada and Minnesota recently, and YouTube footage of the moving ice is going viral. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told CNN that what happens...
        • Morning Minutes: May 14 May. 14, 2013
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        • Jeanne Cooper's friends remember growing up with her in Taft May. 13, 2013
          Before she went on to fame as Katherine Chancellor on "Young and the Restless" she was fun-loving tomboy Wilma Jeanne
          Life’s a beach for this group of teen-agers who grew up together in Taft.  It includes renowned actress Jeanne Cooper, who starred on the daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” for the past 40 years.  She died last week.  Photo was taken at Hobo Hot Springs on the Kern River, a favorite hangout for, from left, Marguerite Holland, Evelyn (Cooper) Rader, Ruby Stringfellow, Jerry (Tweedy) Baxter and Jeanne Cooper.
        • Fanshier murder trial delayed until fall May. 13, 2013
          Dustin Wedel is accused of beating boy to death in 2011
        • Wildcat softball team seeded second, baseball team fifth May. 13, 2013
          Both teams will open playoffs at home this week
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        • Today in the news: Obama condemns IRS targeting of conservative groups May. 13, 2013
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        • What to Watch: 'Warehouse 13' visits film noir universe May. 13, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 13 May. 13, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 12 May. 12, 2013
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        • Two hurt in Cadet Road crash May. 12, 2013
          Alcohol may be a factor, police said
          Firefighters treat one of two men injured in single-vehicle accident on Cadet Road Saturday night as Sheriff
        • Morning Minutes: May 11 May. 11, 2013
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        • Family Fun Day fundraiser coming May. 10, 2013
          Event will take place Saturday, May 25
        • Update: Synagro bankruptcy is for restructuring May. 10, 2013
          Composting firm will cover bounced check to Taft Chamber of Commerce
        • Wildcat tennis reaches title match May. 10, 2013
          Taft defeats Wasco in semi final round
        • Synagro files for bankruptcy May. 10, 2013
          One large check has bounced in Taft
        • Popeye's opening on Saturday May. 10, 2013
          New fast-food restaurant is located at 1117 Kern where Taco Bell once was
        • Today in the news: Criminal investigation launched in Texas plant explosion May. 10, 2013
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