Maxwell Remembered After Tragic Death Inspires Park Rename
Maxwell, a Sun Shine Full Gospel Church deacon and former teacher turned aspiring law enforcement officer, died in the line of duty leaving a grieving family including Marlene and daughter Megan. J.D. Hardy recalls his dedication to youth and sacrifice, while a movement to rename Fruitvale Norris Park gains momentum in his memory. Local residents cover the Cedarcrest Avenue address as they cope with the loss.
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Maxwell
Marlene
Megan
Sunshine Full Gospel Church
Bakersfield
J.D. Hardy
Dwight Young
Randy Robinson
Hardy
Academy
Martha Stone Pioneer Farmer and Civic Leader of Wasco
Martha Stone, wife of Woods Stone, farmed 2000 acres in Wasco and raised three daughters. She ran the Stone Ranch after her husband died, contributed to Wasco's social, political, and educational life, helped establish a free library, supported Wasco Future Farmers of America, served on the Wasco Planning Commission and City Council, and was Festival of Roses grand marshal twice and Citizen of the Year in 1979.
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Woods Stone
Lerdo Road
Maple and
Wasco
Venona Bergen
Bakersfield
Virginia Rorick
Roma Rockwell McCaffrey
Poplar
White House
Martha
Woods Stone Ranch
Wasco Future Farmers of America
Wasco Planning Commission
Kern County
Democratic Party Central Committee
State Central Committee
LeRoy Jackson
Festival of Roses
Wasco Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Shafter Woman’s Club
Wasco Woman’s Club
Wasco Rotary Club
Wasco Rose Society
Wasco Historical Society
Century Club
Southern Sierra Council
Shafter seeks more information on designation fix
In Los Angeles McKinney stressed the city still seeks details on a new designation. Brown announced the plan while Stephen Lawrence Frey of Buttonwillow earned a UCSB BA in law and society. College ceremonies recognized 3,536 bachelor's, 129 master's, 152 doctorates, and nine credential candidates.
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McKinney
Shafter
Brown
Los Angeles
Stephen Lawrence Frey
Buttonwillow
University of California, Santa Barbara
UCSB
California
Trial reveals motive linked to tool dispute in shooting
Johnson testifies the shooting stemmed from an argument over tools. The defendant is represented by Dean J. Miller of Bakersfield, with Deputy District Attorney Lisa Green prosecuting the case.
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Johnson
Dean J. Miller
Bakersfield
Lisa Green
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Samyang Noodles
Farmer John
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