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Fire Wise speakers visit senior center
By Catherine Stachowiak
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SCE rep speaks to locals about projects and rate changes
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Former Whiskey flat contender invites public to Block Party
By Catherine Stachowiak
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District seeks supervisor’s assistance for cemetery retaining wall
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Foundation invites public to River Rhythms
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Tourism booming despite heat wave
By Catherine Stachowiak
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World famous artist paints window murals in local art building
By Catherine Stachowiak
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District hires new grounds keeper
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Kernville chamber president talks about cemetery at KRV chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
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New hospital CFO joins board discussions
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Association features July America theme
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Skate park opens after 20 years
By Catherine Stachowiak
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District transitions after terminations
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Bridge and Elks Lodge partner with Senator Grove giving valley students school supplies
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Insurance pro addresses reasons for Fire Wise community efforts
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Lake Isabella man dies in motorcycle accident
Staff Reports
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Block party series comes from grant promoting neighbors and economy
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Senior citizens enjoy air-conditioned dancing before July fourth
By Catherine Stachowiak
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How economy fared this fourth to be explored
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Chamber discusses monster trucks at arena, marathon, and pickleball courts
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Public invited to summer camp, swimming and activities at South Fork
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Utilities commission and water company hold rate-hike public hearing
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Book of Golden Deeds and other awards at banquet
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Art group invites public to July 4 celebration Thursday
By Catherine Stachowiak
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New cemetery district manager signs contract
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Debate pizza night calls for range of emotions
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Red, White and Blues theme for Wine and Dessert event
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Kernville District improves schools
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Valley’s only optometrist retires
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Lunches a draw at the library among many activities
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Embattled cemetery unexpectedly hires during closed session, Sanders new manager
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Public invited to Isabella fireworks show, Saturday, July 6
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Schools chime in regarding Newsom’s cell phone demands
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Goat farm brings mobile petting zoo
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Supervising D.A. speaks at chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Book of Golden Deeds recipients announced, Fong’s rep inducted into local org.
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Art association releases valley anthology publication
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Mortuary owner petitions to remove cemetery district board
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Whitewater Wednesday big splash for chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Hospital hires new physician and CFO
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Family unable to bury relative due to cemetery district terminations
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Meeting at nonfunctional cemetery draws inquiring crowd’s ire
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Resident seeks justification for steep water rate increase
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Former cemetery district trustee makes public statement
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Grand Jury report reveals shortcomings of KRV Cemetery District
By Catherine Stachowiak
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DC tour students give “thank you” presentation
By Catherine Stachowiak
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UPDATE ON CLOSURE OF SIERRA WAY
Staff Reports
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Tourists looking for electric vehicle charging stations
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Olivares declared officer of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Cemetery district hosts Memorial Day service
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Art association holds Memorial Day festival
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Gibson and Bryski Students of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Founder gives Heart Walk cancellation statement
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Chamber president gives state of Kernville address
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Art association to open bookstore, coffee house, anthology reception
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Chamber returns upcoming whitewater Wednesday
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Kernville Union School District awards teacher and classified employees
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Middle School Color Run provides hefty prizes
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Sierra Shared Spaces holds community hub event
By Catherine Stachowiak
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England-Miller, Oldenkamp, Fankhauser, awarded Teachers of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
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South Fork Union School District improves fields
By Catherine Stachowiak
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H.F.B. organizer announces May is Military Appreciation Month
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Collaborative assists underserved of the valley
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Popular artist, screenplay-writer included in anthology release
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Freeland corrects public and press about famous fire fighting figurehead Smokey
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Kern Fire Safe Council visits chamber
By Catherine Stachowiak
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World War II veteran the last in Kern Valley
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Exchange club awards Students of the Year
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Hospital board hears CEO report including legislation, wages, CFO recruitment
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Life in the Valley reception includes anthology artist, wall of Fire Safe Council
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Kern Fire Safe Council holds Wildfire Awareness event
By Catherine Stachowiak
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Fire department gives update on arson investigation
By Catherine Stachowiak and Patrick Ray
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Whirlwind adventure of Honor Flight turns awe inspiring
By Ray Conner
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Board discusses hospital’s seismic upgrade plans
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Water district residents and businesses pay bond down
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Bodfish veteran attends Honor Flight
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Encampment workdays provide new trail
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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County and chamber provide park repairs updates
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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County updates again on Sierra Way
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Historical society holds Bonsai Show
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Historical society holds first general meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Non profit, Sierra Shared Spaces holds forum
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Chamber awards Whiskey Flat Days supporters
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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County gives pickle ball group a consolation to what they initially wanted
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Tribe leader presents tribe history at society meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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District’s resource center advocates against child abuse
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Fire Safe Council to hold wildfire awareness event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Trout Fest returns to Kernville
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Students attend leadership awards
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Jamison program director speaks during Child Prevention Month
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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District approves “Achievement Leader” MOU with teachers union
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Heritage Foundation celebrates at Hanning Flat
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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High school to offer new Firefighter course
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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ILCKC delivers emergency equipment to survive power shutoff
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Bridge Connection founder speaks at Chamber
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Second Saturday Reception at the Kern River Valley Art Association
by Marina Freeman
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County holds local recruitment event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Men speak at school club to mentor boys
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Wallace counselor starts club to mentor youth
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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First dollar mania event drew crowds
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Local stock car driver has fun in the driver’s seat
By Ray Conner
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Upcoming encampment workday provides new trail
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Will commerce be good in the valley this summer?
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Famous Love Song group founder performs Easter concert
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Chamber revives Whitewater Wednesday, discusses other promotions
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Board member complaints simultaneous with CFO leaving hospital
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Art association invites public to Dollar Mania like local Chinese Auction
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Art association moves headquarters, expanding for industrial complex
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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District superintendent gives report and board meeting
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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High school juniors awarded for academics
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Insights display showcases fiber art
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Camp businesses rebuilt and thrived after devastating Kernville floods
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Local musician releases record album
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Lightning Trout featured at the Fishing Derby March 23-25
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
County gives update on Sierra Way
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Seniors organization welcomes members and volunteers
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Contractors break ground at Randall Skate Park
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Art reception draws larger crowd than before
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Library invites public to chess
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Bronc Booosters to hold reverse raffle fundraiser, ticket sales now
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Artist assists the community through Spring Serenade library group
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Art association to hold Dollar Mania event
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Matt Freeman Contributing Columnist
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Cadillac Dogs brings new food stand to the valley
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Chamber hears update on dog park, a previous Whiskey Flat mayor project
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
State water board deems new Weldon water-well project safe
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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A-Z Foundation Group Annual Dinner on tap
Story by Ray Conner
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Chamber provides Whiskey Flat Days mayor campaign totals
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Rotary teaches teens leadership skills with help from residents
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
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Whiskey Flat Days and mayor announcement draws massive crowds of tourists
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The annual 67-year-old Whiskey Flat Days theme was Whitewater & Whiskey.
As is tradition the event was held on President’s Day weekend.
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Bakersfield family business assists Heart Walk
By CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
What are these delicious cinnamon buns capturing attention during every annual Heart Walk event? For many years the owners of Hodel’s Country Dining and Catering has brought their own private recipe cinnamon rolls for serving at the Heart Walk to participate in helping the Kern Valley community.
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School district swears in new trustee and awards students
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
At the Kernville Union School District, Board of Trustees meeting, Tuesday February 13, the newly appointed trustee Bill Stonebarger was sworn into the recently vacant trustee position on the board.
Commissioner runs on ballot for Judge seat
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Don Griffith, whose candidacy Judge Schuett endorsed, is running for office of Kern County Judge. Griffith spoke to the Kern Valley Sun about his candidacy Friday, February 16.
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Camp Erwin Owen students help Kern Valley Museum
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
Saturday February 10, the Whiskey Flat Days team of River Rat Ryan and Deputy Doug held a Meet and Greet at Kern Valley Museum where Dianna Anderson curator of the museum showed what the students at Camp Erwin Owen did to assist the museum.
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FFA raises money for conference
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The pouring rain that chilly night didn’t stop the students of Kern Valley High School’s Future Farmers of America from holding their annual drive through BarBQ fundraiser Tuesday evening, February 7.
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Sophomores awarded for performance
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
The Kern Valley Exchange Club held a luncheon, Thursday February 8, at Paradise Cove Lodge to award sophomores from Kern Valley High School for their stellar performance during the semester.
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KVHD rejects contract bids for admin building project
by CATHERINE STACHOWIAK
During new business reports, last Thursday, at the Kern Valley Healthcare district’s board of directors meeting, Plant Operations Manager Bob Easterday talked about bids for a construction project at an administration building the hospital purchased.
KVHD board decides committee assignments
The Kern Valley Healthcare District board of directors agreed Thursday on the new committee assignments for the Board of Directors. The positions on the committees are the board voted on where in agreement with the suggestions of Katheryn Elconin