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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

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

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

Brandon Pratt, a California State University, Bakersfield biology professor, was recently awarded $25,000 by the National Parks Service to study the post-fire regeneration of wildland vegetation in the Santa Monica Mountains in southern...

Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:48:33 PDT

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Boy Scouts Host Golf Tournament RAFFLE!

The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America are set to hold their 32nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday May 9th at Sundale Country Club. There is still time to join in the fun! Put together a twosome, a foursome, or come as...

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Apr 29, 2008 16:38:48 PDT

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Rockstar Energy Drink ‘Get a Life Tour’ coming to CSUB

California State University, Bakersfield is gearing up for a rock revolution in support of education as Rockstar Energy Drink presents the “Get a Life Tour” slated for Monday, May 5, in the Icardo Center. Doors open at 6 p.m....

Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Apr 29, 2008 16:26:48 PDT

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OLD CENTENNIAL GARDENS FOUNTAIN

I TOOK THIS PHOTO ONE DAY AFTER WORK AS THE SUN WAS GETTING LOW IN THE SKY AND USED THE COUNTY OF KERN BUILDING AS A BACKDROP. THE SHADOW FROM THE BUILDING MADE THE FOUNTAIN STAND OUT AS THE SUN'S RAYS REFLECTED IN THE WATER...

Posted by RRINK - Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:02:54 PDT

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Festival of Beers

Posted by woofwoof - Sun Apr 27, 2008 21:30:53 PDT

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Sarah E. Escobar

College Bound Seniors

Sarah E. Escobar, a senior at Garces Memorial High School will be graduating in May. She has been accepted to the University of San Francisco where she will major in Business. We love and are proud of you Sarah!

Anonymous user - Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:08:47 PDT

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Winners of 2008 Brains of Bakersfield Contest

Here are the winners of the Third Annual Brains of Bakersfield contest, held Saturday, April 19 at the Icardo Center. All proceeds from the event benefit the Jamison Children's Center, selected by CSUB's Soccer teams. This...

Posted by JudithPratt - Mon Apr 21, 2008 09:29:45 PDT

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Boy Scouts to Hold Golf Tournament!

Sports

The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America 32nd Annual Boy Scout Golf Tournament is to be held May 9, 2008 at the Sundale Country Club. This annual tournament serves as a fundraiser for the Council and supports Scout...

Posted by CarolynZ - Mon Apr 21, 2008 09:18:37 PDT

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Art of Downtown Street Faire

Posted by woofwoof - Fri Apr 18, 2008 09:06:29 PDT

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Bereavement Without End-A Plea From Alienated Parents Everywhere

The death of a child is indisputably one of the most incredibly horrible tragedies one can imagine. Whether by sudden accidental circumstance, or by a more lengthy cause as in illness, the loss of a child is undeniably painful to...

Posted by splitntwo - Thu Apr 17, 2008 15:35:31 PDT

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Bakersfield Downtown Pub Crawl review

Hello kiddies... Downtown was jumping Saturday (April 12th) at the first Downtown Pub Crawl. Local establishments Syndicate Lounge, Guthrie's Alley Cat, Fishlip's, Kosmo's, and Nile Bar and...

Posted by PopeyesWorld - Wed Apr 16, 2008 15:18:46 PDT

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Covenant Ride for Hope - Complete Motorcycle Event

Faith

Motorcycle Ride—Covenant Ride for Hope to Benefit Kern County’s Abused and Neglected Children Covenant Community Services is holding a motorcycle ride to benefit programs that serve Kern County’s abused and...

Posted by adine6 - Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:24:55 PDT

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Stage and screen legend to raise funds for CSUB Arts

One of most recognized talents of stage and screen is coming to California State University, Bakersfield in support of performing arts at the university. The CSUB Fine Arts department presents actress and singer Carol Channing in...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 14:04:18 PDT

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National Science Foundation grant awarded to CSUB for scholarships

A $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will fund scholarships for science, computer science, engineering and mathematics students at California State University, Bakersfield. An average of 40 annual scholarships will be...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Apr 11, 2008 14:02:30 PDT

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CSUB to hosts third annual Brains of Bakersfield