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Looking Back in Local History - Aug. 29, 2019

This story was written for a California State University, Bakersfield, class assignment by Arnold Martinez, who grew up in Shafter. In today's fast paced world, it's easy to forget... — Updated 8/29/2019

 
 By Flora Young    Features

The luxury telephone

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in March 1876. The first transcontinental telephone wire was connected from New York to San Francisco on June 17, 1914. The first call... — Updated 1/10/2019

 
 By Linda McMahon    Features

Summer of the bulker

Growing up and being a teen was not always easy back in the early '60s. I happened to live in the small agricultural town of Shafter, just 18 miles from Bakersfield. Our family... — Updated 1/10/2019

 

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