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Opinion
Wednesday and Sunday

Lois Henry

• Lois Henry: Hey, Shafter — you work out?
• Lois Henry: In animal overpopulation, small successes worth celebrating

Family
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

Herb Benham

• Herb Benham: At least 'interesting' is never dull at this house
• Herb Benham: Sick children in need of a smile? Send in the clown

• Benham column: Who says you can't sell a car in these hard times? (3:16)
  
• Benham column: Make that one more friend who doesn't get my good taste (2:48)
  

Opinion
Friday

Dianne Hardisty

• Dianne Hardisty: Millions going to Washington to witness history
• Dianne Hardisty: Sarah Palin fascination is a national addiction
• Dianne Hardisty: What happened to 'dynasty' in 30th Assembly District?
• Dianne Hardisty: Will 'youth vote' really turn out for Obama?

Opinion
Saturday

Marylee Shrider

• Marylee Shrider: Time to grow economy, not shrink it
• Marylee Shrider: Man 'gave up the long board for the long cross'

Opinion
Sunday

Robert Price

• Robert Price: The shine on your shoes reflects the economy
• Robert Price: They feasted while the economy smoldered
• Robert Price: One day classes may be standing-room only
• Robert Price: Voting's over, so may we have these words back?

Dining
Thursday

Pete Tittl

• Pete Tittl: It's quality over quantity for lunch at Valentien
• Pete Tittl: P.F. Chang's goes back to Chinese basics with fresh, natural menu
• Pete Tittl: T-Bones steaks are well-done, but sides need a little help
• Pete Tittl: Reviewer hits the sauce at Joseph's and promises to come back for more

Racing and Condors
Thursday and Friday

Mike Griffith

• Mike Griffith: Drags, dirt make for big race weekend
• Mike Griffith: Ex-LA Kings draft pick seeking new start with Condors
• Mike Griffith: Hot Rod Reunion will offer a little bit of everything
• Mike Griffith: Destefani's turnaround remarkable

Gardening
Wednesday

Joan Swenson

• Joan Swenson: Cut heating your bill while saving your poinsettias
• Joan Swenson: Enjoy your own private Vermont with these colorful trees
• Joan Swenson: Vibrant fall color as close as the nearest chrysanthemum
• Joan Swenson: Fall a good time of year to wander the yard and reassess

Arts
Thursday

Camille Gavin

• Camille Gavin: Take a shopping breather with a look at serene watercolors at mall
• Camille Gavin: Globe-trotting singer back in Bakersfield; high school puts on first show
• Camille Gavin: The next Mozart? CSUB Concert Band shares work of contemporary composers
• Camille Gavin: 'Boom Boom Room' a catchy title — with a serious theme

Family
Saturday

Valerie Schultz

• Valerie Schultz: Too old to rock? Maybe, but the B-52s got us on our unhip feet
• Valerie Schultz: Saint and grandmother have more in common than meets the eye
• Valerie Schultz: Playing God is just that — playing
• Party comes with guilt hangover

Outdoors
Friday

Steve Merlo

• Steve Merlo: Ban on trout planting needs to be adjusted
• Steve Merlo: DFG needs to be accountable for stamp money
• Steve Merlo: Guidelines to help you score in trout opener at Lake Evans

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