The members of the Kern County Bridal Association would like to show our support for the men and woman who serve our country.  as a small token of our appreciation we will be giving away a complete wedding for up to 70 people.

For More information on the Military Wedding please Visit http://www.MilitaryWedd.com

The website Military Wedd is not connected with An Officer and a Wedding.  The website and its participants are part of the Kern County Bridal Association and has no affiliation with the website  http://www.anofficerandawedding.com or the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/anofficerandawedding or the Wedding being giving away on April 20th 2012.
If you would like more information on the Military Wedding giveaway sponsored by the Kern County Bridal Association please call the Bridal Association at 661-633-9200

C.A.S.A. Is Here for the Children
Please be there for C.A.S.A.

Russo’s Books 3^rd Annual Christmas Book Drive for C.A.S.A.
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By Thomas G. Robinson, Fake Reporter

Mi casa es tú casa.  Probably one of the easiest translations of a Spanish saying to English.  You see this saying all over, but usually at the entrance to someone’s home, or out on the patio by the bar-b-que pit, near the table.  We know what it means, ‘my house is your house’, but we never really look at the words, or genuinely mean them right?  I mean, I prefer the other well known quote, “Friends and fish both smell after three days!”  Right? 

Details: On October 30th, deputies were dispatched to the residence at 2800 Alturas Dr. for a subject that was found unconscious. Medical aid responded and determined the subject, who was later identified as 25 year old Kevin Shively, was deceased. Deputies arrived and secured the scene. Detectives were called to the scene and began an investigation into the death as there were indications it was suspicious. As of this date, detectives have concluded their investigation and have found that there does not appear to be any indication that anyone else was responsible for the death of Kevin Shively. They are waiting for the pathologist to review the toxicology results to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

 Details: On 11/22/11, at approximately 9:35 PM, deputies responded to a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim told deputies he was driving his 2003 Chevy pick-up on Breckenridge Rd. towards his residence, and he was being followed by another vehicle, described as a silver or gray 2 door vehicle. When the victim pulled into his driveway, the second vehicle continued for a short distance, turned around and parked in front of the victim’s residence. Two Hispanic males; the first described as being between 23-24 years old, with a dark complexion and wearing dark clothing and the second described as being between 23-25 years old, wearing all dark clothing, exited the second vehicle and approached the victim as he was exiting his vehicle. The first suspect produced a handgun, put it to the victim’s neck and demanded the victim’s wallet and car keys. The suspects then released the victim taking his wallet and pick-up with them. About 25 minutes later, the victim’s vehicle was located in a grape vineyard on Edison Rd. south of Panama Rd., abandoned. Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office at (661) 861-3110 or contact Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. Anonymous “text” tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411). Just type the key word “KCSO” prior to the message.

a report of a shooting at an apartment complex located at 2815 S. ‘H’ Street.

Upon arrival, officers located Robert Vandergriff (26), of Bakersfield, suffering
from a single gunshot to the back. He told officers that he had been shot just as
he was about to enter through the front door of his apartment. He said he heard
several shots fired and was wounded. Vandergriff was transported to Kern
Medical Center and at this time is in stable condition.

Witnesses described two suspects as:
1) Black male, teens, 5’6, thin build, wearing a black hooded
sweatshirt,
2) Black male, teens, 5’6, thin build, wearing a black hooded
sweatshirt.
The suspects were last seen fleeing west in the 1800 block of Hendricks Lane on
foot.

The investigation is continuing. It is unknown at this time whether or not the
incident is gang related.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.

 On November 19, 2011 at approximately 1145 p.m., Lamont Substation deputies responded to the 8200 block of Wharton Avenue regarding the report of a shooting victim. When deputies arrived, they located Oscar Balderas suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body and head. Balderas was transported to Kern Medical Center and treated for his injuries. Homicide Detectives responded and conducted an investigation in to the shooting. Crispin Grajeda, 62 years old, was identified as the suspect who shot Balderas during an argument inside the residence. Crispin Grajeda was arrested for Attempted Murder and booked into the Kern County Jail. SR11-28085.

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating unknown suspects wanted for vehicle burglary and the recovery of stolen medical equipment.
Between 11/18/11 and 11/19/11, unknown suspect(s) burglarized the victim’s vehicle,
which was parked at the Marriott, 801 Truxtun Avenue, and removed medical supplies
and a laptop. Aside from the laptop, investigators believe the other supplies would have
been of no use to the suspects and they may have discarded them or tried to sell them.
Anyone with information regarding the burglary or the whereabouts of the property is
encouraged to call Detective Michael Golleher at 326-3504.
You can now send an anonymous text message to the Bakersfield Police Department. It’s quick and it’s easy.
Simply enter 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with your message. The text is sent to the
police department and the sender remains completely anonymous.
Tips can also be anonymously sent through the smartphone “TipSubmit” mobile App or via email at
https://www.tipsubmit.com.

The primary cause of deaths on our local streets and highways remains drunk driving and the Kern Avoid
DUI Task Force will keep up with its DUI enforcement in Kern County as a result of a recent $253,000 grant
awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the Bakersfield Police Department. The Bakersfield
Police Department will administer the grant for Kern County.

“The Kern Avoid DUI Campaign is named to send the message that if you don’t drink and drive, you will
avoid getting arrested by any of the 18 participating law enforcement agencies in Kern County,” said Chief
Greg Williamson.

The grant activities will specifically target those who drink too much and get behind the wheel. Officers will
be staffing DUI/Driver License Checkpoints, multi-agency DUI Task Force deployments, and local DUI
saturation patrols for each partnering agency. Additionally, funding will target the ‘worst of the worst’
repeat DUI offenders with Warrant/Probation Sweeps and Court Sting Enforcement Operations focusing on
DUI offenders who leave court hearings and drive away on suspended licenses after being ordered not to
drive by a judge.

“The Avoid DUI Task Forces have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths on our
roadways in the last five years in California,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic
Safety. “Tragically, DUI deaths remain the largest sector, at over 30 percent of traffic fatalities. This grant
will help combat that, making Bakersfield and Kern County a safer place to live and work.”

DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints are a key component of the grant. These highly visible, highly publicized
events are meant to deter impaired driving, not to increase arrests. Research shows that crashes involving
alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the
most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while yielding considerable cost
savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

Motorists can expect to see special DUI campaigns during the winter and summer holiday periods as well as
on Halloween, Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo and during local special events with
identified DUI Problems. Funding for the grant comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Kern Avoid DUI Taskforce 2
Agencies participating in the Kern Avoid taskforce include:
Bakersfield Police Department
California Highway Patrol
California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
California State University Bakersfield Police
Kern County Sheriff’s Department
Kern County Probation Department
Kern High School Police Department
Delano Police Department
Shafter Police Department
Taft Police Department
Arvin Police Department
Tehachapi Police Department
Ridgecrest Police Department
California City Police Department
McFarland Police Department
Stallion Springs Police Department
Bear Valley Police Department
Maricopa Police Department

On October 30, 2011, at approximately 12:25 a.m. Bakersfield Police responded to a report of a robbery that just occurred at Max Muscle, 8000 McNair Lane. Upon arrival, officers contacted the owner of the business who said that two armed suspects had attempted to rob him. He reported that as the suspects fled the business he fired several shots at them.

Investigation revealed that two suspects described as:
1) Black male, 20’s, 5’10, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, armed with a dark colored handgun.
2) Black male, 20’s, 5’7, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, armed with a dark colored handgun, entered the rear open door of the business. Once inside they confronted the male owner of the business and a female companion. Both suspects brandished firearms. The male victim was ordered to the ground at gunpoint. After making demands for money, one of the suspects walked to the rear of the business. The male victim then retrieved a firearm and attempted to fire at the suspects. The suspects then fled the business and are pursued by the male victim. As the suspects fled the male victim fired three shots at the armed suspects. They were not injured and are still at large.

The suspects took currency from the business. There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bakersfield Police at 661-327-7111.

Halloween is just around the corner, and the search is on for that perfect Halloween Costume. Whether you’re entertaining, attending a party or just trick-or-treating in the neighborhood, the perfect costume is paramount for a successful Halloween. We’ve scoured our resources and developed this list of tips on designing a Halloween look sure to sway the judges of any respectable Costume Contest in your favor.

Tip #1 – Start with 3 or more costume ideas.
Challenging yourself to thinking of at least 3 possible costumes will result in greater creativity. The first costume idea may have some drawbacks in the final analysis. For example, a sword looks great for a Saimiri warrior, but don’t count on being able to get into your local nightclub with it; and if you aren’t already a belly-dancer, there’s hardly time at this point to take belly-dancing lessons. Expand the original ideas with accessories, makeup and other ways you’ll truly be able to stay in character.

Tip #2 – Stay away from “stock” costumes to create your own unique look.
A costume shop or variety store is a great place to get ideas, or even create a base for your final costume, but you won’t win any contests by being the 100th replica of Cat Woman. The costumes available at party stores also tend to be on the flimsy side, which could result in a “wardrobe malfunction” moment. Instead, try to couple the ideas from the store with your own twists (and perhaps a layer of real clothing) to be truly unique.

Tip #3 – Avoid the obscure.
Try to keep your costume mainstream enough that most people will “get it” and understand who you’re trying to be. Either stay with what’s popular now, or what has proven to be timeless, Dracula, for example. Avoid characters so little known you’ll have to spend the night explaining yourself.

Tip #4 – Use popular culture to your advantage, if you dare.
Tried and true Halloween rules are that funnier the costume, the easier it is to win the contest; and nothing is funnier than a joke at someone else’s expense. If you’re going to use a popular culture jab as your costume base, just be sure that the news is relatively current so everyone gets the joke. For example, a pee soaked David Hasselhoff is current; but the Hoff accompanied by Kit is outdated (at least until the new series picks up). Also be ready to take the bad with the good, some people may appreciate your humor more than others.

Tip #5 – Play up your best points by picking a costume that fits your personality and your body.
Let’s face it, not everyone can pull off a stripper or a Charlie Chaplin. Pick a costume that accents your strong points. Do you have great legs? Are you funny? Has anyone ever told you that you look exactly like a celebrity? Can you make little kids cry with your evil laugh? Stay away from anything that makes you feel uncomfortable when you’re in character; to win a contest you’ll have to act continuously like whoever (or whatever) inspired you.

Tip #6 – Couples only.
This tip is for couples attending a function together: being his-and-hers and original is almost impossible. Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Two Peas in a Pod, zzzz. It’s easier to be creative by coming up with your own unique ideas and leave the contest judges to figuring out who you came with.

Tip #7 – More is more – dress from head to foot and accessorize.
No winning costume is complete without the extra touches. Make sure every inch of your costume is in character from your shoes to your hat, and accessorize with props and makeup. Maximize your look by keeping in character with your speech and mannerisms; act as if you’re on a stage the entire time you’re wearing that costume (unless you’re scaring small children, then it’s okay to become human for a moment).

Tip #8 – Last but not least
Run your final costume by at least 5 trusted friends before the big night. We all love our mothers, but they may not be impartial enough to give great costume advice. When you think you’re ready, show your costume to five trusted friends who will give you their real opinions. If you have to explain what you are to any one of them, start over at Tip #1.

Happy Haunting from your friends at Good Time Entertainment, & The Karaoke King trusted with Halloween parties and other special occasions since 1991.