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Young Artists Spotlight
3:08 pm
Wed March 13, 2013

Young Artists Spotlight: LeCheng Tong and Michael Ko

This week on FM89's Young Artists Spotlight, we feature two more talented young musicians from Kern County: clarinetist Michael Ko and violinist LeCheng Tong. The two joined pianist Patrick Bender and FM89 host George Mason for this week's broadcast. 

Production support for Young Artists Spotlight comes from the Bonner Family Foundation, Dr. Alice Martinson and Carole Sturgis.

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Health Care
6:09 pm
Tue March 12, 2013

Glenwood Gardens Case Helps Spark Dialogue About End-of-Life Care

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The death last week of 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless at a Bakersfield retirement home helped sparked a nationwide controversy over practices at nursing homes and other senior living facilities.

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Government & Politics
5:30 pm
Fri March 1, 2013

Kevin McCarthy: California GOP Has Nowhere to Go But Up

Credit Ben Adler / Capital Public Radio
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) addresses the Sacramento Press Club Friday.


House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy had plenty to say at the Sacramento Press Club Friday.

The California Congressman discussed everything from the federal budget cuts known as sequestration to the future of the Republican Party. Ben Adler has more from Sacramento.

McCarthy said President Obama was “creating hysteria” about the sequestration cuts – rather than working with Republicans:

“If we can’t find a way to cut $85 billion out of a $3.6 trillion deficit, we’re not gonna overcome our problems.”

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Government & Politics
10:52 am
Fri February 22, 2013

Michael Rubio Resigns From State Senate

Credit Joe Moore / Valley Public Radio
State Senator Michael J. Rubio (D-Shafter)

State Senator Michael Rubio, D-Shafter, has resigned, effective immediately, from his position in the California State Senate. He will become the manager of California government affairs for Chevron Corporation.

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Young Artists Spotlight
3:02 pm
Wed February 20, 2013

Young Artists Spotlight: Bakersfield High School Chamber Singers

On this edition of Young Artists Spotlight, the Bakersfield High School Chamber Singers visited the Bonner Performing Arts Studio for a live in-studio performance. Listen to this talented group of south valley students showcase their love of music in this special broadcast. The choir is directed by Christopher Borges. 

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