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Close up the honky-tonks: Legendary Trout's owner dies
It wasn’t brawlin’, broads or bottle-smashing on Vern Hoover’s final day, though he certainly saw it all as owner of Trout’s, the legendary Oildale honky-tonk.
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New store owners say Bakersfield embracing 'green' products
Fresh & Green, a new boutique in Northwest Bakersfield, carries an eclectic mix of everything from toys to clothes to cleaning products and body oil.-
Grieving parents talk about son's sudden death, BCHS support
Diane Allen has no regrets about how she raised her son Patrick because he always knew how much his family loved him. -
Deputies looking for two suspects in Rosamond armed robbery
Two suspects robbed a Rosamond gas station early Tuesday morning. -
Lois Henry: Energy policy blowin' in the wind
Once again, leadership has taken a backseat to politics in Washington, D.C.
Beijing Diary: Tourism leads to Silk Market and shopping
Editor’s note: Taft High graduate Billy Nelson, who competed in the Olympic steeplechase, has agreed to provide a day-to-day diary to The Californian of his experiences in Beijing.-
Randolph takes checkers as Pounds, Welch feud at Speedway
This month is billed as Hot August Nights at Bakersfield Speedway and tempers boiled over Saturday night at the third-mile oval in Super Street action. -
Beijing diary: Disappointing finish leaves Nelson aiming for London
Day 17: Aug. 16 -
Steve Merlo: Traveling troubles worth it for bird hunting
Last of a three-part series on the finest duck, pigeon and dove shooting in the world.
Close up the honky-tonks: Legendary Trout's owner dies
It wasn’t brawlin’, broads or bottle-smashing on Vern Hoover’s final day, though he certainly saw it all as owner of Trout’s, the legendary Oildale honky-tonk.-
Pete Tittl: Start spreading the news that we now have two N.Y.-themed delis
If there’s one name that will draw people into a deli, it’s New York, or at least a borough from the area. Now Bakersfield has its second franchised deli open within a year with a New York slant, the first being Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli. -
Take a trip to 'Chicago,' via the Rabobank
“When you’re good to Mama, Mama’s good to you.” -
Camille Gavin: Performer as happy in the wings as he is on stage
Versatility is the name of the game for Jeremiah Heitman. He’s as comfortable acting in such avant garde plays as “Angels in America” as he is in doing parts in more traditional shows such as portraying Mozart in “Amadeus.”
New store owners say Bakersfield embracing 'green' products
Fresh & Green, a new boutique in Northwest Bakersfield, carries an eclectic mix of everything from toys to clothes to cleaning products and body oil.-
Neighbors oppose new lingerie and pipe shop
The downtown business community is rallying to oppose a lingerie and adult novelty shop that is preparing to open in the heart of what city leaders hope to transform into an arts district. -
Building halted at two City in the Hills tracts
Construction at two neighborhoods in northeast Bakersfield’s City in the Hills development has been halted by one of the builders there, K. Hovnanian Homes, a company official said. -
Parents pinching pennies when back-to-school shopping
Marissa Brunton waved a white, layered miniskirt at her grandmother, who was nearby rifling through more conservative skirts in plaid.
Charges tossed for suspect in elderly beatings
A man accused of robbing and beating two elderly Berkeley men, who later died, will be released because there isn't enough evidence to prosecute him.-
Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies
Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore has died from injuries he sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident in June. He was 46. -
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Dave Matthews Band sax player LeRoi Moore dies from injuries sustained in June ATV accident. -
Tax talk angers Calif. GOP leader
A top Republican lawmaker walked out of budget negotiations Tuesday with Democrats and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying he is upset about their plans to raise taxes.
Paraguayan president installs new police chief
Paraguay's new president is replacing the nation's police commander four days into the new administration.-
Puerto Rico governor indicted on 5 new charges
A U.S. federal grand jury handed down a new indictment against Puerto Rico Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila Tuesday, charging him with four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with alleged campaign finance violations. -
Argentina opens trial in deadly nightclub fire
An Argentine nightclub owner, six rock musicians and three low-level public officials went on trial Tuesday for a 2004 discotheque blaze that killed 194 concertgoers in the country's deadliest fire. -
Russia warns Ukraine not to interfere at navy base
Russia's foreign minister warned Ukrainian leaders Tuesday against trying to restrict the Kremlin's use of a Crimean naval base it leases from Ukraine, adding to tensions that have heated up since Russian troops invaded Georgia.
Today in History - Aug. 19
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2008. There are 134 days left in the year.-
Today in History - Aug. 17
Today is Sunday, Aug. 17, the 230th day of 2008. There are 136 days left in the year. -
Today in History - Aug. 16
Today is Saturday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2008. There are 137 days left in the year. -
Today in History - Aug. 14
Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2008. There are 139 days left in the year.
Police: Man says he grew pot in a cost-saving move
A Tyler man accused of growing marijuana in an alleged cost-saving move is jailed on felony possession charges. Bond is $15,000 for 55-year-old John Daniel Miller III, who remained in the Smith County Jail late Tuesday.-
Boy wanders into Mexico after school bus mix-up
School officials in San Luis, Ariz., are investigating a busing mix-up that ended with a 6-year-old boy wandering alone in Mexico. -
Ohio student aces ACT and SAT tests
An Ohio high school student who says he has been taking practice tests since sixth grade has received perfect scores on both the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. -
Cell phone photo foils man in Pizza Hut plot
A man accused of trying to extort $500 from a Pizza Hut in Elko was foiled by his own cell phone camera. Police said a former employee of the restaurant allegedly called the manager on Friday and told him he had five Pizza Hut signs that are used on the roofs of vehicles and wouldn't return them unless he was paid $500.
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