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October 29, 2007 |
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California City Chamber Of Commerce Installs New Officers |
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Story and Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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October 27, 2007 |
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5th Annual Cancer Walk Shows People Care |
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Story and Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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A beautiful crystal like sculpture of glass and laser engraving was the ultimate reward for certain participants and groups of participants. But the real reward is knowing that you walked to prove that you care. The people who volunteered their time and effort and donations do care about victims of cancer and cancer patients. The fund raising event was created in 2004 to help local and area residents who suffer financial hardship because of this dreaded illness. More than 150 people of all ages walked the 3 mile trail and those with less capacity, strolled a shorter path in Central Park. |
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October 21, 2007 |
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A Busy Month For Movie Productions |
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Photos and Story by Russell Michael |
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Film production is on the rise in East Kern County starting with California City Studios Inc. October has been a busy month for filming in East Kern County. The Mojave Space Port and Mojave city streets had a Mazda commercial, California City Sky Dive had a guerrilla from Ambush Films. California City Studios has had several films this month including an Iraq based film titled "Toy Soldier", an LA film school student film based on the life of an American Soldier fighting in Iraq. And "The Adventures of Umbweki", a comedy based on an African that comes to America. |
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October 18, 2007 |
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Code Enforcement Forum |
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On October 17th, 2007, the City Manager, William Way, hosted a Public Forum on Code Enforcement. The forum covered topics such as; what is in the Code, why we have Code Enforcement, appeals process, who enforces the Code, special matters of concern and the future focus of Code Enforcement. “Abandoned Vehicles”, “Abandoned Homes”, Noise Codes, Weed Abatement, were all discussed as the need for Code Enforcement. The City Manager advised that, he will be asking that the Code Enforcement to take appropriate courses of action and focus on the following; abandoned/derelict vehicles, animal control, illegal parking, RV parking and RV’s occupied at residences, weed abatement, yard maintenance, will be the focus of the Code Enforcement Officers over the next six months. Mr. Way responded to a complaint of trash can lids being open, by advising anyone driving around that spots an open trash can lid, that they call Jan Sprague at (760) 373-7442 to report it. |
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October 16, 2007 |
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90 Homes Involved In California City Police Sweep |
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Press Release by Sgt Eric Hurtado, California City Police Department |
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The California City Police Department conducted a crime sweep on 90 homes throughout Saturday October 13th. The Police Department was joined by 13 other agencies in this multi-agency operation. Officers conducted compliance checks on local individuals who are currently on State Parole, Kern County Probation, or convicted sex offenders. Also armed with arrest warrants on additional local individuals, officers arrested several suspects on their warrants. A total of 16 suspects were arrested during the operation.
There were several instances throughout the day when wanted persons fled from officers. All suspects were captured when several dozen officers assisted in surrounding neighborhoods and helped in capturing the suspects.
Suspects throughout the day were arrested for: parole violations, probation violations, various drug charges, felony battery on a child, resisting arrest, domestic violence, and a variety of criminal arrest warrants.
The law enforcement agencies that assisted included: the Arvin Police Department, Bakersfield Police Department Gang Unit, California Highway Patrol, Delano Police Department, Kern County District Attorney Special Investigators, Kern County Probation Office, Kern County Sheriff’s Department, Shafter Police Department, Stallion Springs Police Department, Tehachapi Police Department, and the new Criminal Street Gang prosecutor from the Kern County District Attorney’s Office.
This criminal sweep is the most recent of several that have been conducted by the California City Police Department. The Police Department is continuing its “zero-tolerance” stance on street crime, which has resulted in over 850 arrests this year in California City. |
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October 13, 2007 |
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Business Expo Is A Huge Success |
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Story and Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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October 2, 2007 |
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Bobcat Seen At California City Studios |
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Photos by Russell Michael |
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Bobcats have been seen throughout California City. Use caution and contact Animal Control at 373-1115 or call the Police at 373-8606. |
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October 1, 2007 |
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Skateboard Accident In Central Park |
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Story & Photos by Jean Paul LeBlanc |
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A sad thing happened in California City Central Park, Sunday afternoon when a 12 years old skateboarder lost control going down the access ramp to the hill, fell and hurt his back. Mary Ann LeBlanc, who was close by volunteering for Pioneer Days, immediately dialed 911 and the Fire Department responded in a record time to help the young Shawn Thompson who seemed to be hurt serious. Chuck McGuire, an experience paramedic who happened to be in the area, gave the accident victim a first examination and lent a helpful hand to the fire dept. After close evaluation, Hall Ambulance was requested and the young Thompson transported to a medical facility presumably for x-rays and treatment. We wish the best recovery to Shawn and hope that this sad incident will be a lesson for him and all skateboarders. It is a smart thing to wear protective gear when indulging in any sport! |
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