Permanent absentee voting promoted for Kern County residents
A Kern County notice explains how to request permanent absentee status to receive a ballot before each election. Voters must remain absentee unless they revoke in writing or skip two statewide general elections. 2008 dates and contact details are provided for forms and questions.
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Kern County
Kern County Elections Office
Co.kern
Letting Go of Stuff Sparks Space and Help
In a closet clearout the author discards seven unused pants five unused shirts and more items. He donates two bags of clothing to an area ministry gaining closet space a tax deduction and the chance others in need benefit. Rex M. Rogers notes his credentials as a syndicated columnist and university president.
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Rex M. Rogers
University of Cincinnati
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids
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Safely Surrendered Baby Law impact in California
As of January 2007 California reports 182 newborns safely surrendered and 146 found alive after abandonment. In 2006, 60 babies were surrendered, the highest yearly total since the law began. Los Angeles County leads with 54 surrenders. babies may be surrendered within three days at hospitals or designated sites with no questions asked.
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California
Los Angeles County
State of California
Babysafe.ca
Kern County issues first domestic violence death review report
The Kern County Domestic Violence Death Review Team issued the first comprehensive study of domestic violence related homicides in Kern County covering 1999 to 2004. It reviewed 23 cases with 32 fatalities, many occurring in Bakersfield, with nine children present. Seven recommendations urge expanded survivor services, more resources for substance abuse, elder violence programs, mandated documentation of emergency calls, community awareness, weapon confiscation, and stronger restraining orders.
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Kern County Domestic Violence Advisory Council
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Kern County
Kern County Board of Supervisors
California
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Christophe Speer
Free self defense classes offered by local alliance
The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault offers a free monthly two part series for women 14 and older. Session one is Oct 3 and session two Oct 10 from 6 to 8 pm at the Junior League of Bakersfield Community Center 1928 19th Street.
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Alliance Against Family Violence
Junior League of Bakersfield
Alliance
Rob Rephan
Louie the Bear Named CALM’s Newest Resident
After a public Name the Bear contest CALM announces one year old black bear Louie as the new resident. Louie arrived from San Luis Obispo County via Fish and Game on June 21 weighing about 150 pounds and is described as gentle and intelligent. Six contest winners Kane Chaney Kristen Stewart Ginger LeBlanc Zachary Rickett Nancy Allen and David DeMarco receive CALM memberships. Louie follows Dart euthanized earlier this year and joins male bear Cinnamon in CALM’s bear habitat with Digger’s likeness noted by staff.
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Louie
San Luis Obispo
California Department of Fish and Game
Kane Chaney
Kristen Stewart
Ginger LeBlanc
Zachary Rickett
Nancy Allen
David DeMarco
Dart
Cinnamon
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