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Local YMCA faces closure unless money is raised
It's a place for kids in Kern County to go after school to have fun and staying out of trouble. But after 85-years in Bakersfield, the YMCA may be forced to close its doors. CEO Clete Harper tells us he inherited $100,000 of debt when he took over the local YMCA, a year ago. Harper says if creditors don't get
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Local readers can't get their hands on erotic romance novel
It's the latest series creating a stir among women. The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" is classified as an erotic romance novel. "I would read all night take it to work with me and read on my lunch break, I just couldn't put it down," Aubrey Palmer said. The graphic novel is about the relationship between a business man and
State News
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Ex-LA Unified teacher sues district over firing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles Unified substitute teacher who was fired after making anti-Semitic comments at a rally has sued the school district. The Rutherford Institute, a conservative legal nonprofit, said Wednesday that it sued on behalf of Patricia McAllister, claiming the dismissal violated her First Amendment right to free speech. McAllister was fired last October after
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Even with tax, California faces chronic deficits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Even if voters approve Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal for higher taxes this fall, his ballot initiative would be only a partial solution to the state's chronic budget deficits. California is expected to face shortfalls for the foreseeable future and in some cases the financial pain on Californians will persist. For example, officials at the University of
World News
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Syrian leader says terrorists are behind unrest
BEIRUT (AP) — In his first interview since December, Syrian President Bashar Assad insisted Tuesday his regime is fighting back against foreign mercenaries who want to overthrow him, not innocent Syrians aspiring for democracy in a yearlong uprising. The interview with Russian TV showed Assad is still standing his ground, despite widespread international condemnation over his deadly crackdown on dissent.
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US sees deal near; Pakistan haggling over money
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. hopes of reopening Pakistan's supply routes for the Afghanistan war ahead of next week's NATO summit are going down to the wire. Washington is hopeful of an imminent deal. But Pakistan is insisting that the United States pay more to repair relations and end the blockade. Both sides say negotiations continued in Islamabad on Wednesday. The
Business News
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Delta says frequent fliers saw different fares
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delta Air Lines says it may have charged some frequent fliers higher fares than other customers for almost three weeks because of a computer glitch. Delta says it is unsure how many travelers paid higher fares because of the problem. Delta says the problem occurred after it upgraded the flight search engine on its website. The airline
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Dollar continues to rally on fears about Greece
NEW YORK (AP) — Worries that Greece will drop out of the euro currency union are pushing the dollar higher against most other currencies. Traders have been buying up the dollar, which is considered a safe haven currency, on growing fears about Greece. The dollar index, which compares the U.S. dollar against six other currencies, has rallied over 3 percent
Entertainment News
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Mayer still can't sing
John Mayer is still waiting for his singing voice to return after his damaged vocal cords were frozen - twice. The Daughters singer was forced to cancel tour dates and recording commitments earlier this year after learning he'd have to have a second Botox shot into his throat because the first didn't work. Mayer admits she's still without much of
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Sheridan's lawyers back in court
Nicollette Sheridan's lawyers were back in court on Tuesday to fight an attempt by Desperate Housewives bosses to block her chance for a retrial in a wrongful termination lawsuit. The actress launched a $6 million legal battle against the TV drama's creator Marc Cherry and executives at Touchstone Television Production after claiming her character, Edie Britt, was killed off because