Fog driving safety tips from CHP and Caltrans in Central Valley
Central Division CHP and Caltrans urge fog readiness for November to February in the Central Valley. Chief Scott MacGregor warns that reduced visibility kills, with pace units from Bakersfield to Modesto slowing traffic on days under 500 feet. Officials advise headlights, lower speeds, no crossing lines, and postponing trips until fog lifts.
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Central Division
California Highway Patrol
District 6
Caltrans
Central Valley
Scott MacGregor
CHP Central Division
CHP
Bakersfield
Modesto
Interstate 5
DA Recommends Juvenile Hall Time for Chronic Truants
The Kern County District Attorney's office seeks Juvenile Hall confinement for six chronically truant youths aged 13 to 17 who were held in contempt for failing to attend school. After prior court hearings, Judge Kenneth Twisselman ordered sanctions, urging families to participate in multidisciplinary services and school remedies. The DA states the move aims to deter ongoing truancy and keep kids from crime, with probation and options already explored.
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Superior Court
Kenneth Twisselman
Kern County
Jagels
Police Log Highlights Arrests Across Bakersfield Area
On Monday October 29 2007 Bakersfield officers reported multiple arrests including Jose Bernal 24 for firearm possession at 3400 Sillec Avenue Arturo Gomez 26 arrested on South Shafter Avenue and Alfonso Pelayo Jr 27 for threat with intent at 475 North Wall Avenue Faustino Jimenez Jr 34 booked for disorderly conduct after alcohol incident near 431 East Euclid Avenue.
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Sillec Avenue
Bakersfield
Jose Everardo Bernal
HMA
South Shafter Avenue
Arturo Arredondo Gomez
North Wall Avenue
Alfonso Pelayo, Jr
East Euclid Avenue
Faustino Jimenez Jr
Stolen truck driver faces charges after Kern crash
Bakersfield man Manuel Sanchez 26, driving a stolen 1982 Toyota pickup, collided with a southbound 1995 Lumina on State Route 65 near the Kern Tulare line. Six injured, two airlifted to Kern Medical Center. Sanchez charged with felony DUI auto theft and suspended license. Passengers face possession of stolen property charges.
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Bakersfield
California Highway Patrol
Manuel Sanchez
Sanchez
James Road
Kern and
Tulare
Jamies Road
CHP
Guadalupe Mosqueda
Arvin
Mosqueda
Kern Medical Center
Elvia Lopez
Doroteo Gonzalez
KMC
Lake Isabella
Kern County
Peggy Carrizales
Pablo Sanchez
Free monthly self defense classes offered by Alliance
The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault offers a free two part series for women 14 and older. Session I is Nov 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Junior League of Bakersfield Community Center, 1928 19th Street, with Session II on Nov 14 at the same time and place. Up to 30 participants. Call Rob Rephan at 322 0931 ext. 122 for details or registration.
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Alliance Against Family Violence
Junior League of Bakersfield
Rob Rephan
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Shafter
Free Will Christian Academy
ACE & Horizon
Redwood Drive
7Th Street
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Frito Lay
I-5
Eco
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