list This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.turnto23.com/rss/index.html for more information. TurnTo23.com News Bakersfield News http://www.turnto23.com/news/index.html en-us Copyright 2009, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc TurnTo23.com News TurnTo23.com 60 http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19972681/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19972681 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0707/19972566.jpg The man accused of killing 2-year-old Guillermo Alvarez pleaded not guilty Monday. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:41:43 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/north_river_county/19973376/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19973376 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0707/19973285.jpg Most water safety experts believe that you should get children used to the water at a young age. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:10:36 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19972899/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19972899 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0707/19973162.jpg California is stepping up its campaign against obesity with some new laws that may affect the way you eat. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:35:53 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/south_county/19972664/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19972664 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0706/19971578.jpg Internet curriculum approved to help some lagging high school students catch up. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:26:46 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/north_county/19962158/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19962158 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0706/19968876.jpg Two children and their mother have died after the California Highway Patrol said the family’s father sped down Highway 43 and crashed into a truck coming in the opposite direction. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/central/19968483/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19968483 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0707/19973463.jpg A family reunion was rocked by gunfire over the weekend leaving a father dead and his wife and three others wounded. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 18:58:32 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19969521/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19969521 true http://www.turnto23.com/2008/1124/18051257.jpg Bakersfield College’s Panorama Campus, located in northeast Bakersfield, is closed until 6 p.m. Monday due to a water main break. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:36:22 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19967910/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19967910 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19933261.jpg Money is available to residents of the eight-county air basin to retire their older, polluting cars. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:36:03 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/mountain/19952225/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19952225 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0706/19969314.jpg Two men have died Saturday afternoon after the L-29 Delfin they were flying crashed in Tehachapi. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:59:14 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19943377/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19943377 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:37:30 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19935821/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19935821 In honor of a fallen friend killed by an alleged drunk driver, dozens of bicyclists hit the streets. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:26:29 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/north_river_county/19934234/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19934234 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0703/19933972.jpg The video shows somebody using a stolen pickup to crash into the store at 5 o'clock am on June 16. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:13:25 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/southwest_county/19933292/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19933292 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0703/19934272.jpg They went from roofing homes to slaving over a hot oven. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:52:40 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19933448/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19933448 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0703/19933528.jpg Tehachapi soldier killed in May is the first soldier killed in active duty to be buried at Bakersfield National Cemetery. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:22:30 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/mountain/19932669/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19932669 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0703/19934418.jpg Have you ever looked up in the sky, saw a bird flying, and wondered what it would be like? If so, you many want to visit Mountain Valley Airport in Tehachapi where they offer rides in glider planes. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:12:56 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19933095/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19933095 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19933374.jpg A local cat rescue group is asking for the public’s help to open a kitten orphanage in Bakersfield. Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:28:09 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/automotive/19933142/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19933142 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19933261.jpg A local auto dealership is offering consumers the chance to trade in their old clunkers for a brand new car. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:58:15 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/sports/19930349/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19930349 true http://www.turnto23.com/2007/0930/14235983.jpg The Kern High School District met Thursday morning and decided to keep junior varsity sports as well as summer school programs for at least another year. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:40:34 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19930177/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19930177 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19930268.jpg What began as a domestic dispute, ended with one man dead following a struggle with sheriff’s deputies. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:21:28 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/automotive/19932859/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19932859 true http://www.turnto23.com/2008/1212/18259872.jpg All Bakersfield and other statewide DMV offices will be closed on three successive Fridays during the month of July. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:10:21 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19932171/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19932171 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19932857.jpg Nancy Foley, Chief of the Department of Fish and Game has been named as the Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:10:53 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/mountain/19928815/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19928815 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19929439.jpg As we prepare for what will likely be a busy holiday weekend, forest officials remind visitors that fireworks, even “safe and sane” are not allowed in Giant Sequoia National Monument, Sequoia National Forest. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:44:37 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/east_county/19921753/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921753 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19921619.jpg Family and friends mourned the tragic passing of a 2-year-old East Bakersfield boy killed last week. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:18:54 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19923123/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19923123 A brush fire has erupted on Clear Creek Road in Hart Flat. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:30:58 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/southwest_county/19921910/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921910 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19921953.jpg The tough economy is forcing many shoppers to look for ways to save on their grocery bill, creating more business for discount grocery stores. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:28:38 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/news/19921268/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921268 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19921504.jpg Drivers are still using their hand-held cell phones, despite the state law banning such use. So is the law making an impact? Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:52:58 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/south_county/19921516/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921516 A brush fire has erupted off Interstate 5 near Castaic in Angeles National Forest. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:29:10 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/south_county/19921472/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921472 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19921732.jpg Funeral ceremony held for several veterans who are the first to be interred at Bakersfield National Cemetery. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:14:55 PDT http://www.turnto23.com/north_county/19921270/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:19921270 true http://www.turnto23.com/2009/0702/19921897.jpg The city of Shafter was officially incorporated 71 years ago and today is home to more than 14,000 people, but it wasn't always so well developed. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 18:46:53 PDT