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Independence Day
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Red, white & blue fun for you
This holiday weekend, find bull riding, a food/wine festival, rock & roll theater, and the Byrom birthday bash ... plus plenty of Fourth of July fireworks shows.
Refresh yourself on local firework rules so you don't get busted (or injured).
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Shopping
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Amazon's on Bakersfield.com
Check out our new Amazon shopping page for the latest releases and more.
Find deals on local stuff in the classifieds.
Looking to save money? Take away tips from the cheapskate page.
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Budget cuts
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Fewer books, browner parks
County budget cuts could spell 16 layoffs, shorter library hours and browner parks as part of the 2008-2009 spending plan.
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Obituaries
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Remember the soldiers
Visit the obituaries page and remember those who passed.
The In Rememberance page spotlights service members from across the country.
Find information about local funerals.
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Scooter surge
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Gas mileage becomes key
Spurred by high gas prices, commuters are leaving cars at home and motoring to work on vehicles they wouldn’t have considered even a few months ago.
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