Buck Owens and Merle Haggard reunite at Kern County Fairgrounds
Crowds watched a historic reunion of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Owens opened at 9 p.m. with the Buckaroos, performing standard hits, while Haggard delivered many of his classics. Dwight Yoakam joined for a new Haggard song, Beer Can Hill, amid a family‑friendly backstage vibe with Buckaroos collaborators and relatives in attendance.
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Past Offenses Legislation To Admit Prior Incidents In Sex Cases
A proposed bill by Assemblyman Rogan would allow evidence of a defendant’s prior similar offenses in sexual offense trials. Supporters say it helps show a pattern and aids public safety by making prior behavioral history admissible to assess new allegations, though critics warn of potential prejudice. The measure passed the Assembly 60 to 2, aiming to curb unjust exclusions in criminal and civil cases.
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James Rogan
Los Angeles County
Weathered fears fuel strange theories in a nation under strain
Religion By Herb Peters argues that secret government weather machines and a New World Order conspiracy reflect wider anxieties. The piece cites congressional hearings with militia leaders, rising disaster costs after 1987, and insurers retreating after the Northridge quake, urging reflection on faith and divine plans for Israel rather than panic.
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Marian Bergeson and the case for ending county government
The Newport Beach figure Marian Bergeson rose from school board to state roles and county supervisor. She proposed abolishing county government, with state control over courts and elections and cities handling rest. The columnist notes the controversial idea and urges a higher office for her.
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Shafter City Leadership Criticized In Local Letter to Editor
A reader blasts City Manager Wade McKinney and calls for council action citing ongoing legal issues and ethics concerns. The letter urges selecting Hal Onsum as chief of police, notes only one officer lives in Shafter, and questions local hiring decisions.
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