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February 12: Commemorating the Death Anniversary of Sam Andrew, Founding Member and Guitarist of Big Brother and the Holding Company

Sam Houston Andrew III, born in Taft, California, passed away on February 12, 2015, at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco.

By Kern County Times | Feb 12, 2025

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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Feb. 9-15)

This week in Kern County history.

By Kern County Times | Feb 9, 2025

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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 18-24)

By Kern County Times | Aug 19, 2024

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Celebrating David Benoit: In Honor of the Renowned American Jazz Pianist Birthday (August 18)

By Kern County Times | Aug 18, 2024

Born in Bakersfield, California, on August 18, 1953, David Bryan Benoit, an American jazz pianist, composer, and producer, emerged as a prominent figure in the music scene.

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In Memoriam: Frank Gifford remembered on his birthday (August 16)

By Kern County Times | Aug 16, 2024

On August 16, 1930, Francis Newton Gifford was born in Santa Monica, California.

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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 11-17)

By Kern County Times | Aug 12, 2024

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Commemorating Francis Gifford's passing: reflecting on the American football player, actor, & television sports commentator achievements (August 9)

By Kern County Times | Aug 9, 2024

On August 9, 2015, Frank Gifford, American football legend, died at his Greenwich, Connecticut, home from natural causes.

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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 4-10)

By Kern County Times | Aug 4, 2024

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In Memoriam: Mary Osborne remembered on her birthday (July 17)

By Kern County Times | Jul 17, 2024

Born on July 17, 1921, in Minot, North Dakota, Mary Osborne, the tenth of eleven children, began her musical journey early.

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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (July 14-20)

By Kern County Times | Jul 14, 2024

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Commemorating Phillip Anthony Dumatrait's birthday: recognizing the journey of the former professional baseball pitcher (July 12)

By Kern County Times | Jul 12, 2024

Phillip Anthony Dumatrait, born in Bakersfield, California, on July 12, 1981, began his journey at Bakersfield College before the Boston Red Sox drafted him in 2000.

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Remembering the Death Anniversary of Earl Warren: American Attorney, Politician and Jurist (July 9)

By Kern County Times | Jul 9, 2024

Earl Warren, born on March 19, 1891, in Los Angeles, died on July 9, 1974, succumbing to cardiac arrest at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Raised in Bakersfield, California, he graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and commenced a legal career in Oakland.

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This week in Kern County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (July 7-13)

By Kern County Times | Jul 8, 2024

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May 28: Celebrating the diverse talents of Brandon Edwin Cruz on his Birthday

By Kern County Times | May 30, 2024

Born on May 28, 1962, in Bakersfield, California, Brandon Edwin Cruz is an American figure known for multifaceted roles in music, acting, and editing.

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May 27: Frank Bidart, Esteemed Poet and Academic, Marks Another Year on His Birthday

By Kern County Times | May 30, 2024

Born on May 27, 1939, in California, Frank Bidart initially considered a career in acting or directing.

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This week in Kern County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (May 26-June 1)

By Kern County Times | May 30, 2024

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Commemorating Erik Philip Paulsen's birthday: recognizing the journey of the American Politician (May 14)

By Kern County Times | May 14, 2024

Born on May 14, 1965, in Bakersfield, California, Erik Philip Paulsen, an American businessman and politician, represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2019.

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This week in Kern County history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (May 12-18)

By Kern County Times | May 13, 2024

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Remembering Johnny Callison's death anniversary: reflections on the career of the American professional baseball player (May 12)

By Kern County Times | May 12, 2024

Johnny Callison, born March 12, 1939, died on October 12, 2006, succumbing to cancer.