Local man turns Valley Fever experience into outreach
Josh Noda, regional transportation supervisor at Target Distribution in Shafter, chronicled his Valley Fever battle from 2004. After a delayed diagnosis and treatment, he remains active at work and chairs a charity golf tournament on Oct 25 at Rio Bravo Country Club to raise funds for United Way of Kern County and Valley Fever Foundation. Sponsors include Target New Life Center and several local businesses. He seeks players and scorekeepers for the event.
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California Amtrak ridership and revenue rise in August 2005
California Amtrak reports August 2005 gains across San Joaquin Pacific Surfliner and Capitol Corridor routes. San Joaquin carried 69,983 passengers with 4.4 percent growth. Pacific Surfliner 269,483 passengers with 5.6 percent growth and a monthly record. Capitol Corridor 108,225 riders with 6.4 percent rise and a record month.
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Kern County Public Health Holds First Flu Clinic Oct 17
Kern County Public Health will hold its first flu clinic of the season on October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the North of the River Veterans Hall 400 West Norris Road Bakersfield. Flu shots are free first come first served while supplies last. After depletion vaccines cost 2 per dose or per state criteria. This drill tests mass distribution readiness for emergencies and is a joint exercise with local agencies including Bakersfield City Fire Department the Sheriff s Office and EMS.
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Blown tire causes late night freeway crash near Lerdo
Tulare resident Juan Sanchez 33 drove a 1980 Ford Aerostar south on Freeway 99 at 70 mph when a right rear tire blew out Just north of Lerdo Highway at 9 15 p m The van rolled onto railroad tracks injuring five passengers Sanchez and a passenger Roberto Vera 19 were wearing seatbelts Three others Christian Corona 13 Julio Medina 15 and Juan Castanedo 20 were not belted All were hospitalized with moderate injuries
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