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My dad worked in the oil fields north of Bakersfield at the Italo lease. At certain times of the year he was given time off to rest up, usually a week or so. He liked to go up to Hobo Hot Springs to enjoy the sulfur...

Posted by kaarll - Tue Jul 8, 2008 16:02:56 PDT

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Back to School Uniform Drive

Go & Do

Catholic Charities / Community Action Partnership and KGET 17 are sponsoring a School Uniform Drive. Bring white or navy Polo shirts and tan or navy pants, skirts or shorts to the "Drive Thru" at the Weil Institue Parking...

Posted by czerafa - Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:30:48 PDT

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

Bobby Durham LIVE @ the Rocket Shop Cafe

Music

Dinner Specials Drink Specials Dancing Live Bakersfield Country Music with Bobby Durham from 8pm-midnight No Cover before 10pm

Posted by therocketshopcafe - Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:28:31 PDT

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CSUB adds second class in accelerated nursing program, seeks applicants

Students interested in applying to California State University, Bakersfield's impacted accelerated nursing program are getting another chance. The campus will offer a second class of its accelerated bachelor's of science in nursing in...

Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:45:45 PDT

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CSUB to host educational summit on social work in corrections

California State University, Bakersfield will host an educational summit to develop competencies for social work in corrections on Wednesday, July 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Icardo Room. The day is a joint effort between...

Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:44:22 PDT

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Busty Brides are going Strapless with New Bra!

Business News

Custom bra and Corset Company Snares of Venus has launched a new strapless bra and it is changing the way busty brides shop for their wedding dresses. Strapless gowns are now on the list girls. With popular wedding dress styles like off...

Posted by snaresofvenus - Mon Jul 7, 2008 15:25:43 PDT

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

Mento Buru / DJ Mikey LIVE at B-Ryders!

Events

LIVE AT 7701 White Ln. / (661) 397-6709 SATURDAY, JULY 19TH! 9PM! FREE! 21 & OVER! THE FUNKYREGGAEMAMBOSKAJAZZERS! MENTO BURU!!! AND SPINNING AT THE BREAKS! BAKO'S MOST INVENTIVE....THE ONE AND ONLY! DJ MIKEY! YOU...

Posted by mentoburu - Tue Jul 1, 2008 14:49:18 PDT

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CSUB's direct lending status an advantage for students seeking loans

As news of the nation's credit crunch spills over to student loans, California State University, Bakersfield officials are reminding students that the campus has loan options not offered by all colleges and universities. While many...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jul 1, 2008 11:33:04 PDT

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HOW TO SURVIVE MEXICO WITH JUST ONE SHOT GUN SHELL & A TIRE GAUGE...

Travel

My friend (Henry Gonzales) has enjoyed nature and taking pictures of nature for the last thirty years. One day while getting ready to take some pictures of humming birds feeding while flying, Henry's...

Posted by servicefirst - Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:49:58 PDT

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Bakersfield is a Solar Gold Mine For Home Owners

Outdoors

This time of year in Bakersfield, it’s easy to have a chip on your shoulder while trying to avoid the blazing sun day after day, month after month. Not me, every day the sun shines, I’m actually being paid by our...

Posted by LovinBakersfield - Tue Jun 24, 2008 14:37:39 PDT

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Boy was I wrong.

Business News

Boy was I wrong. I thought this market would be correcting itself long before now. I said in past articles I believed the real estate market would maybe lose 10-15% before correcting itself. I think 25% or more would have been more...

Posted by michael14 - Fri Jun 13, 2008 14:29:08 PDT

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Sat Jul 26, 2008

Mobile Blood Drive at SAVORY SOLUTIONS

Go & Do

Savory Solutions is Bakersfield's premier make-ahead meal kitchen. We do the shopping, chopping and prep work for you to quickly prepare your family meals. You come to our kitchen to make the mess and we'll clean it up for you! On...

Posted by SavorySolutions - Mon Jun 9, 2008 09:43:13 PDT

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Thu Aug 14, 2008

Kern County Museum's Fun Day: Splish Splash Safari

Events

Learn about water, play in water, slide through water, and generally celebrate this life sustaining fluid we often take for granted. Don't forget to wear your bathing suit! Admission of $2 per person includes 6 ride...

Anonymous user - Thu Jun 5, 2008 16:50:11 PDT

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Book Blast

Go & Do

Families are invited to celebrate summer reading at a festival centered around books and literacy sponsored by the Kern Reading Association, Target, The Breeze, and Barnes & Noble. Students presenting completed reading logs at...

Anonymous user - Thu Jun 5, 2008 16:49:27 PDT

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Gentlemen, start your… wooden cars?

On Saturday May 31st, Cub Scouts and parents from all over Kern County came out to the East Hills Mall to participate in the annual Pinewood Derby. East Hills Mall was the proud sponsor of the event, supplying mall gift certificates...

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Jun 3, 2008 15:46:52 PDT

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Scouts show appreciation for one of Bakersfield's finest

On Saturday May 31, 2008 the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts teamed up to hold a benefit car wash for injured Bakersfield Police Officer Dennis Eddy. While on duty last February Officer Eddy sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg....

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Jun 3, 2008 15:45:40 PDT

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Foster Parent Appreciation Month - We Applaud These Unsung Heroes

Foster parents are some of the many “unsung heroes” in Kern County. Each year, hundreds of heroic individuals and families enlist as foster parents to serve and support abused and neglected children. Although there may be...

Posted by adine6 - Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:16:38 PDT

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High School All-Star Softball Game

Sports

This years Kern County ASA Senior High School All-Star High School Softball Game will be played on Wednesday, June 11th @ 6:30pm at Dave Fry Field. Each High School team in Kern County was contacted and asked to...

Posted by reddad2 - Fri May 30, 2008 09:22:58 PDT

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Wiley is a 3 to 4 month old, neutered male , mixed breed puppy

Pets and animals

Wiley is a black and tan, 3 to 4 month old , neutered male mix breed puppy. No, he is not the Flying Nun nor is he a bat, he is just talented. Wiley has a great personality, is very playful, and does well with other dogs. He has 6...

Posted by alphacanine - Thu May 29, 2008 11:27:35 PDT

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Toby is an approximately 6 month old, neutered male, tri-color, Terrier mix.

Pets and animals

Toby is an approximately 6 month old, neutered male, tri-color , Terrier mix. He is one cute little boy. Toby will probably be a smaller sized dog. He loves people and attention. Toby does well with certain other dogs but appears...

Posted by alphacanine - Thu May 29, 2008 11:21:01 PDT

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CSUB grad battles bipolar disorder, learning disability to earn degree

Everyday is different, especially for JT Walker. Each day he attends his college classes just like everyone else at California State University, Bakersfield. Little does everyone know how difficult it is for him to do just that. ...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:59:30 PDT

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International student learns English and earns business degrees at CSUB

Eight years ago he opened the door to a California State University, Bakersfield classroom. He was 17 years old, nearly 7,000 miles from home and unable to speak English. He carried with him only some basic school supplies and an...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:54:54 PDT

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CSUB Antelope Valley grad quit longtime job to hit the books

Nancy Regalado realized she was tired. She was tired of watching opportunities pass her by. She was tired of not making more money. She was tired of not growing in her career. With a son serving in Iraq, a daughter away at college,...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 28, 2008 09:49:40 PDT

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A LITTLE KISS

Photos

MY BOSS'S WIFE IS NORMALLY A STAND UP KIND OF LADY, NOT GIVEN TO IMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR BUT THIS LITTLE KISS DID HAPPEN AND I SAW IT AND NOW YOU HAVE TO...

Posted by servicefirst - Wed May 28, 2008 09:45:48 PDT

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CSUB set for 38th commencement ceremony

California State University, Bakersfield will celebrate its 38th commencement Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7, with over 1,500 members of the class of 2008 being recognized at five ceremonies. This is the first year two separate...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue May 27, 2008 17:15:12 PDT

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CSUB to award Bill Thomas honorary doctorate

California State University, Bakersfield will present an honorary doctorate to the Honorable William “Bill” Thomas at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7. Thomas will also be...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue May 27, 2008 13:55:19 PDT

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Bakersfield Museum of Art - Project Dada

Posted by woofwoof - Fri May 23, 2008 10:49:30 PDT

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Bakersfield's “Hooverville” On The Kern River

By GEORGE GILBERT LYNCH Contributing writer In these times of our booming economy it’s difficult for today’s generation to envision so many destitute families living on the outskirts of Bakersfield, but more than 5000...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Tue May 20, 2008 11:22:06 PDT

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Thursday Street Fair May 15th

Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 19, 2008 16:42:01 PDT

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CALM 25TH Birthday Bash

Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 19, 2008 16:42:01 PDT

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LUIS SOTO

College Bound Seniors

LUIS M. SOTO will be attending BC and will then move on to Santa Barbara.

Posted by bla35man38sot - Mon May 19, 2008 14:59:30 PDT

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The Night My Dog Was Lit On Fire

There comes a time sometimes after certain events in which time begins to lessen intensity. The images still come, but, each time, with a little less impact, as the days go by. I feel I’m passing through that border...

Posted by robcrawford - Mon May 19, 2008 11:02:47 PDT

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Book preview: Horny Toads and Waspers

My book, "Horny Toads and Waspers," is about the adventures of my brother, Sonny and me back in the day's before modern conveniences. I have written about the fun we had and memories we share from another time. Some of...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri May 16, 2008 14:59:39 PDT

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Crime

Hello Bakersfield, I am still new to the area, but i am some what dissatisfied with the town and am starting to regret moving here. Since i have been here, My husbands car has been stolen, which was an inheritance from his passed...

Anonymous user - Tue May 13, 2008 10:30:33 PDT

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IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS Grows in Bakersfield, Announces New Director of Tennis

Health & Fitness

BAKERSFIELD – In-Shape Health Clubs has announced the addition of Catalin Chira as Director of Tennis/Head Tennis Pro for their Laurel Glen facility. Chira will play a critical role in developing Laurel Glen’s tennis...

Posted by michelle10161 - Tue May 13, 2008 10:03:04 PDT

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LiveStrong Day at CSUB

Volunteering

Rudy Hernandez, a Bakersfield resident, testicular cancer survivor and advocate will join the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness about cancer issues at the inaugural...

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue May 13, 2008 09:58:51 PDT

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CSUB student wins in CSU statewide competition

Aaron Ramirez, a California State University, Bakersfield student, was awarded second place at the CSU Statewide Student Research Competition for his presentation “Starvation in Hollywood: The Mechanism of Post-Fire...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri May 9, 2008 14:29:41 PDT

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CSUB welcomes the Heart Gallery exhibit

California State University, Bakersfield welcomes the Heart Gallery exhibit to campus with a reception Tuesday, May 13 at 5 p.m. in the Stockdale Room. Just prior to the reception, children featured in the Heart Gallery will have...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri May 9, 2008 13:07:07 PDT

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CSUB student to be honored at HR Symposium

Kristin Leal, a California State University, Bakersfield student, will be recognized as a scholarship recipient on Wednesday, May 14 at the Human Resource Symposium in Santa Clara. Over 500 human resources professionals will...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed May 7, 2008 10:48:53 PDT

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The Perfect Cure for Those Summertime Blues!

Outdoors

Now is the time of year when some youth activities start to shut down for the summer season, but this won’t happen with the Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America. Scouting is alive and strong with several...

Posted by CarolynZ - Wed May 7, 2008 10:30:59 PDT

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Boy Scouts Hold Annual Competition

On April 18th through 20th nearly 600 Scouts, Scouters and staff were on hand for the annual Scout competition, Camporall! Camped out under the pines at Mil Potrero Campground, the boys competed in all sorts of different events. Knot...

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue May 6, 2008 13:53:38 PDT

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I found a new life in Film and Television

Arts & Entertainment

There is life after being medically retired from the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, Child Support Division. When I left, I did not know what to do with myself. My body was shot, but my mind is strong, and...

Anonymous user - Tue May 6, 2008 12:14:17 PDT

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Remembering the "Giant Orange"

On a recent trip down Highway 99, I was quite dismayed to see that the last "Giant Orange" juice and refreshment stand is history. This Orange, north of Madera, was the last of a breed which dotted the highway in the 1950s and...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Tue May 6, 2008 08:17:36 PDT

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First Friday and New Loft Development

Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 5, 2008 11:19:50 PDT

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Blogger Picnic

Posted by woofwoof - Mon May 5, 2008 11:19:50 PDT

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Fred L. Thompson Junior High Honored

Schools

Fred L. Thompson Junior High has been awarded an honorable mention in the 2008 Yearbook/Yearbook. Each year, Taylor publishing company, a leader in yearbook publishing, honors less than ten percent of yearbooks published in the United...

Posted by Rie - Mon May 5, 2008 10:12:05 PDT

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Broadway musical “Evita” set to take stage at CSUB

Arts & Entertainment

A musical that has racked up over 1,500 performances on Broadway is coming to California State University, Bakersfield. Theatrefest presents “Evita,” the story based on Eva Duarte de Peron, Argentina’s controversial...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri May 2, 2008 19:56:11 PDT

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LITTLE PEOPLE IN A BIG BAKERSFIELD

MATT ROLOFF & FAMILY (LITTLE PEOPLE BIG WORLD) WILL BE IN BAKERSFIELD THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY TO FILM THE REVEAL EPISODE FOR...

Posted by servicefirst - Thu May 1, 2008 10:46:49 PDT

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University of Maryland lecturer visits CSUB to discuss climate change

Outdoors

California State University, Bakersfield’s School of Natural Science and Mathematics presents its second public seminar of the year on Tuesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. in Science Building III, room number 108. Louis Pitelka, a...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:50:12 PDT

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CSUB biology professor awarded $25,000 grant from National Parks Service