Written by One Bakersfield on 08 April 2010
Eyewitness News Mornings on both KBAK –TV and KBFX-FOX 58 saw significant growth during the February 2010 Nielsen ratings period.
“It is an exciting time for us here at Eyewitness News,” said Doug Barden, News Director. “We are pleased to be able to provide what viewers are looking for in the morning news and thank them for recognizing KBAK and KBFX are the best places to get that information.
This is the 3rd consecutive ratings increase in key demographics for the morning newscast on KBAK and the highest on record since November 2007. We are equally pleased for our morning newscast on KBFX-FOX 58, saw its highest ratings since the 7am to 9am newscast launched in May of 2008.”
Eyewitness News provides the most coverage of breaking news, alerts and investigations with a total of 7.5 hours of local news Monday through Friday, totaling 41.5 hours per week.
The data collected and compiled by Nielsen Ratings Company, Inc., a well-known leader in television research, was released on Monday, March 30, 2010. Ratings growth was determined by comparing results from the November 2009 Nielson ratings period to the February 2010 Nielsen rating period.
KBAK-TV and KBFX-FOX 58 television stations are properties of Fisher Communications, Inc.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 01 April 2010
On 4/1/10, at about 9:54 a.m., officers of the Bakersfield Police Department were
dispatched to the 1200 block of Radcliffe Avenue in regards to a suspicious
cardboard package. Officers located a cookie box that had been thrown over a
security fence into the yard of a residence and the package was taped closed.
Residents in the neighborhood were contacted but did not know anything about
it.
The Bakersfield Police Department Bomb Squad was contacted as a
precautionary measure and after further investigation it was determined the box
was not an improvised explosive device or any hazard to the community.
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Written by One Bakersfield on 30 March 2010
Due to the generosity of a local family of alumni, California State University, Bakersfield had the distinct pleasure, late yesterday afternoon, to launch the CSUB marquee. The marquee has been donated by the Dean and Adah Gay family who understand the importance of communicating University information to the local community.
The CSUB electronic marquee is an integral part of the university’s communications and marketing efforts, and will be used to announce and promote key university messages and activities to a broad external audience. Its location at the northern most point of the CSUB campus on Stockdale Highway gives the marquee optimal exposure.
When asked about their choice for the gift, David Gay stated, “Both Dean and Adah, our parents, were teachers at Standard School who highly valued education. Our family is pleased to honor them and give back to the community and especially CSUB. We hope this marquee will encourage the community to become more involved with the University.”
The University values the Gay family for their continued support and for making this remarkable addition to our campus a reality. “This marquee offers an immediate avenue for us to communicate with the public in an effective and efficient manner. We are extremely pleased to accept this amazing gift,” states Beverly Byl, Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director CSUB Foundation.
For more information regarding marquee content, please contact the CSUB Office of Public Affairs at (661) 654-3209.CSUB Launched Electronic Marquee Thanks to the Gay Family
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Written by One Bakersfield on 30 March 2010
Condors look to clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, are in the final week of the 2009-2010 season. The first-place Condors are just one point away from clinching a berth to the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs. They can do so on Tuesday for the annual Blood Drive Night, when the Condors host the Stockton Thunder. Over the weekend, the Condors look to secure the Pacific Division title when the Idaho Steelheads come to Condorstown. Friday is Trading Card Collectors Set Giveaway #5 and on Saturday, SpongeBob Squarepants will make an appearance. All three games begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. These games are expected to have HUGE crowds, so be sure to buy your tickets early.
Tuesday marks the conclusion of Blood Drive Month, presented by My 45 and KUZZ 107.9. All fans who donated blood this month at Houchin Blood Bank received $1 admission to the evening’s game. Houchin Blood Bank, located on 5901 Truxtun Avenue and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. urs on Thursday until 8 p.m. 
On Friday the Condors host Trading Card Collectors Set Giveaway #5, presented by 29 Eyewitness News, Hot Hits 93.1 and Farmers Insurance. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive the final set of Condors trading cards, including Marty Raymond, C MacGregor Sharp, G J.P. Levasseur, F Gino Guyer, RW Nick Kemp and Baby Cal. If you you’re looking to complete your collection with sets 1-4, they can be purchased at the Condors Team Store, located on Truxtun Avenue, across from Rabobank Arena or at the arena concourse merchandise stands at Condors games.
Plus, it’s Mercy & Memorial Hospitals, Wells Fargo Bank & Diamond Technologies T.H.I.N.K. Night. The Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge program allows students to earn terrace tickets to the game through exceptional performance at school. Also, all season ticket holders are invited to the Flashco Boardroom for a Meet the Team Party following the game.
On Saturday, don’t miss the final ga 
me of the regular season as Bright House Networks & 101.5 KGFM present Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants.Bring the kids and come out to enjoy nautical nonsense with SpongeBob Squarepants. Fans will have the chance to take pictures with SpongeBob at the photo booth, throughout the game.
Saturday also marks Bright House Networks Family Night. BHN subscribers receive $7.00 admission per person by presenting their cable bill or envelope at the Rabobank Arena Box Office. It is also the final Bright House Networks, Bakersfield Californian, & Wells Fargo Condors Kids Club Night. All club members receive free terrace level admission by presenting their Kids Club badge at the box office. The final regular season game is also the final Big Buddies Night. Underprivileged children and military personnel will be given the opportunity to attend a Condors game for free thanks to local organizations.
Following every game, Condors players will be at the Bakersfield Marriott Autograph Booth, located on the arena concourse behind section 108. F Mark Voakes and F Stephane Goulet will be at the booth on Tuesday, RW Nick Kemp and F Gino Guyer will be signing on Friday and G Timo Pielmeier and LW Dan Kissel will be available on Saturday. The players will arrive at the booth approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of the game to meet fans and sign autographs.
All games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com and www.espnbakersfield.com. Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com. Saturday’s game will also be televised live on Bright House Networks Ch. 21.
2010 KELLY CUP PLAYOFFS:
Stay tuned for playoff ticket information. Click here to see possible scenarios for the first round of the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Stop by the Condors office or call 324-PUCK (7825) to find out how you can bring out a group for a discounted price.
GET TICKETS:
Season ticket renewals are now available and include seats to the 2011 ECHL All-Star Game, hosted by the Condors. Renew by paying in full or signing up for AutoPay by March 31, and receive free food and drink vouchers for the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs, plus a special Condors gift. To purchase or renew your season tickets, call 324-PUCK (7825). Full Season tickets holders, Tuesday and Friday are your last chances to take part in the Never-A-Wasted Ticket Program. Bring your unused season tickets to the Rabobank Arena box office and exchange them for one-for-one to either Tuesday or Friday’s contest. Be sure to arrive early to avoid the lines.
BakersfieldCondors.com
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Written by One Bakersfield on 17 March 2010
Shafter crop duster Alfred Fredrick Goss, 68, was killed Wednesday when his 75-year-old World War II airplane crashed in a field west of Bakersfield. Another man, Steven Dean Ballard, 54, of Anchorage, also was killed.
Goss was an air racing enthusiast who was National Champion in his class at the Reno Air Races in 2004. He was a popular pilot at local air shows, usually flying in the same AT-6 Texan plane that crashed Wednesday.
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It happened at about 11:34 a.m. Witnesses said the single-engine propeller plane used to train pilots in World War II was doing maneuvers when it suddenly crashed without warning.
There were no injuries on the ground. The crash site is in farm fields about 20 miles due west of downtown Bakersfield, and is just south of the Frito Lay plant on Highway 58.
Crews from the Kern County Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department were at the crash site. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board began their investigation Wednesday afternoon.
http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/UPDATE-Local-air-race-champ-and-another-man/QHxOGOgIiku50-6qLyDxmg.cspx
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Written by One Bakersfield on 17 March 2010
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tudents at Olive Knolls Christian School love making a difference in the lives of others.
They proved this recently by helping kids diagnosed with cancer. OKCS teamed up with School Youth Programs and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s program ”Pennies for Patients”. This was their first year in participating in the program and the students loved it, and became very active in raising money to help the families with the care of their child and to find a cure.
My heart was warmed to see the excitement the students had in helping these families and the generous donations that helped make this fundraiser a huge success. A huge thank you goes out to those that matched what individual classrooms raised: Frye Construction, INC., Grijalva Builders and Cheapska8ter.com, and Vineyard Engineering, INC… Along with accepting donations and collecting change in the classrooms, our school used one “sticky” way to help raise money.
Our principal, Suzanne Hunter, was a great sport and agreed to be taped to a bench. This is how it worked: For the 3 weeks of our Fundraiser, we sold “Stuck A Buck” tickets for $1.00 and for every ticket purchased you received one foot of duct tape. We used over 100 feet to stick her to the bench. The students really enjoyed seeing their principal stuck for over an hour. Olive Knolls Christian School was able to raise over $1000 for this special program and can’t wait to help next year!! Way to go OKCS!!
Story originally posted on Bakersfield Voice
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