Arvin News

Last week's column introduced readers to Jimmy Phillips, who has operated Jim's Barber Shop in Tehachapi for the past 33 years.

Meteorological events that happened on December 20th: 1836 A cold wave accompanied by 70 mph winds dropped temperatures from the 40's to near 0 in matter of hours on the Illinois frontier.

Q: On Highway 99 north between the Union Avenue and Arvin exit, there is a bunch of bricks in an open area.

Many local residents know longtime Tehachapi barber Jim Phillips as a consummate professional, cheerful and precise in his barbershop decorated with Western antiques and collectibles, while others may be familiar with his musical talents as a drummer and vocalist, but few people are aware that he lived in a tent and grew up dirt-poor in a farm ...

Are you on Medicare but confused about health insurance? Don't understand all the insurance company propaganda about Part B and D? Do you wish there was someone who could guide you through the maze so you won't check a box that might cause you to lose some important medical coverage? Well, buckle up, buddy, 'cause there's help on the horizon, and ...

The Health Department has received enough H1N1 vaccine for free shots for anyone over 6 months old who wants one and is medically able.

Randy Thompson, chairman for the Arvin Christmas Parade, told ABC23 that this year's Arvin Christmas parade will be moved to Dec.

For some current students at Bakersfield College, they're convinced that bringing a college center to the Arvin/Lamont area would meet what's currently an unknown demand for higher education.

The Torrance Certified Farmers' Market at Wilson Park offers almost endless opportunities to the Southbay fresh food enthusiast.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro port of entry arrested five wanted fugitives between 6:00 a.m. Sunday and 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 23.

The Marine Corps Reserve is seeking donations for its annual Toys for Tots program.

Tehachapi cross-country completed the regular season earlier this month, with the Warriors taking fourth place and the Lady Warriors third place in the overall SSL standings.

Hundreds of people once again lined up for their chance to get the H1N1 vaccine.

The Kern County Department of Public Health has scheduled 17 swine flu vaccine clinics for the month of November.

Unemployment in Kern County dipped half a percent in September, continuing a downward trend since peeking in March.

The Kern County Public Health Department has used up its initial supply of H1N1 Flu Nasal Mist vaccine that was available at the 1800 Mount Vernon Ave.

With a host of players returning back from a CIF Division III title season last year, the Tehachapi Warrior tennis squad is optimistic about their chances to repeat their playoff run, while the Lady Braves are hopeful to win a fourth straight SSL championship.

A new program open to those who want to finish their education, had its first student graduate Thursday.

A major multi-agency law enforcement operation is taking place in Tehachapi and all over Kern County Wednesday, Sept.

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