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Polar Bear Plunge - Jan. 1st, 2008
Posted by BakersfieldLife - Wed Mar 18, 2009 08:58:36 PDT
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LQ’s Performing Arts Center will perform at the Police Activities League
LQ’s Performing Arts Center will perform at the BPAL (Bakersfield Police Activities League) LQ’s Performing Arts Center, a nonprofit group which dedicates itself to empowering and enriching the lives...
Posted by laquette - Wed Mar 18, 2009 08:48:04 PDT
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Remembering how Bakersfield used to be
In 1927 my parents purchased a house on Parkway from H.J. Brandt. It had 1,375 square feet and consisted of three bedrooms, one bath and a two-car detached garage. Total cost was $6,000. There was no development west of Oak St. and that...
Posted by Contributor - Wed Mar 11, 2009 14:43:12 PDT
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CSUB professor verifies rare artifacts in major archeological discovery
Anthropologists worldwide are marveling at the recent discovery of a stone tool cache unearthed in Boulder, Colo. The 83 artifacts were shipped to California State University, Bakersfield’s anthropology professor Robert Yohe for a...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Mar 9, 2009 09:52:51 PDT
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CSUB nursing program receives $100,000 grant
Nationwide there is an acute need for nurses, and Bakersfield is no exception. To help heal the work force shortage, California State University, Bakersfield’s nursing department has received a $100,000 pilot grant from the State...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Mar 9, 2009 09:51:58 PDT
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CSUB presents vegetation and climate change seminar
Global warming, climate change and the environment seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. California State University, Bakersfield’s School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is hosting a seminar focusing on...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Mar 9, 2009 09:51:28 PDT
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Wesley is a 2- to 3-year-old Terrier mix
Wesley is an approximately 2 to 3 year old, black and gray, neutered male Terrier mix. He is a very cute, sweet, and smart little guy. He has lots of energy and would probably really enjoy having a  buddy to play with. Wesley is a...
Posted by alphacanine - Thu Mar 5, 2009 10:08:03 PST
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CSUB seeks public input on NCAA certification study
As part of its NCAA Division I athletics certification, California State University, Bakersfield has conducted a campus-wide study of its athletics programs. The draft self-study report is now available for public review and comment....
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 14:51:58 PST
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Daphne Harley named CSUB alumna of the year
Waste, garbage, debris; whatever you want to call it, none of it sounds glamorous. But for Daphne Harley, it is all in a day’s work as the director of Kern County waste management. It was Harley’s 34 years as a county...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 14:49:25 PST
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The Foreclosure Tsunami and You!
  For the last two years our nation has been experiencing foreclosures at a staggering rate with California being one of the hardest hit states in the union. Among this group Kern County represents the fourth largest impacted...
Posted by block03386 - Tue Mar 3, 2009 14:46:43 PST
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An ode to the Kern River Bike Path
It was our daily outing. After Derek's second breakfast, around 10 a.m., I'd buckle him into the car seat and gather my things: Water bottle, iPod, stop watch, keys, and ID. We'd drive to Beach Park, load up the stroller, then hit the...
Posted by jbaldwin - Mon Mar 2, 2009 14:28:08 PST
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CSUB presents “Gold Fever” for young theater lovers
On March 14 -15 even the theater is child’s play at California State University, Bakersfield when the theater department presents “Gold Fever” at the Dore Arena Theatre. The play, written by Rita Grauer and John...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Mar 2, 2009 10:24:54 PST
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Wind Wolves Preserve for "Sheep"...
              When people imagine a wildlife preserve, Wind Wolves Preserve (WWP) at the edge of southwestern Kern County, fits the description well. At least as a...
Posted by CountChad - Mon Mar 2, 2009 10:15:25 PST
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Believers in Jesus Church Outreach
On Saturday, February 21st, Believers In Jesus Foursquare church did an outreach into the community around our church. The purpose of the outreach was to bless our neighbors by helping them clean-up their yards and do small...
Posted by RazorBob50 - Wed Feb 25, 2009 14:18:59 PST
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CSUB hosting financial symposium to discuss Obamanomics and economic policy
With bank failures, rising unemployment and trillions of dollars in lost wealth, the California State University, Bakersfield Financial Management Association is asking, "Where do we go from here?" The association is hosting...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Feb 25, 2009 14:13:11 PST
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Federal reserve symposium to spotlight central bank
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be chairman of the Federal Reserve System? Learn more about the Federal Reserve and how our nation's central bank influences the U.S. economic and business climate at a symposium on Thursday,...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Feb 25, 2009 14:13:11 PST
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Kegley Institute of Ethics hosts medical ethics panel
Local health care professionals will discuss the ethics of acting from duty and from conscience in a panel discussion sponsored by California State University, Bakersfield's Kegley Institute of Ethics. The event is scheduled for...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Feb 25, 2009 14:13:11 PST
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Historic Chamber of Commerce Building
When the Kern County Chamber of Commerce building was completed in 1928, Chester Avenue was part of State Highway 99, the main north-south route through California. Architect Charles H. Biggar designed this Spanish-style building on...
Posted by sawoodman - Tue Feb 24, 2009 15:14:06 PST
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Dog Show Participants
Dog Show Participants outside the Bakersfield Californian February 17, 1948. Mrs. F.P. Gribbin with Suzie Von Adestraum, a standard Schnauzer. Mrs. Floyd Ratliff with Salutations Cadet, a collie. Sally Gribbin with Mita, an...
Posted by sawoodman - Tue Feb 24, 2009 15:07:47 PST
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
A contemporary and darkly funny satire performed and crewed by local non-profit theatrical professionals and amateurs.  This play was about 3 hours long and worth every minute.  It came in three acts, each...
Posted by aleciat - Mon Feb 23, 2009 09:09:27 PST
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CSUB presents “Everyman” at the Doré Arena Theatre
One thing in life nobody can avoid is death. California State University, Bakersfield spotlights one man’s struggle to come to terms with mortality in its production of “Everyman,” Feb. 26 - March 1 at the Doré...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Feb 18, 2009 13:46:45 PST
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Riley is an approximately 4 month old , black and tan brindle, neutered male Pit/Shepherd mix puppy.
Riley is an approximately 4 month old ( as of Feb.11,'09) , black and tan brindle, neutered male Pit/Shepherd mix.  He is a super sweet, loving, handsome young man.  Riley loves his toys and is very intelligent, he already...
Posted by alphacanine - Thu Feb 12, 2009 09:22:07 PST
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Condors Team Up With the Boy Scouts in Scouting for Food Effort
The Boy Scouts annual Scouting for Food drive was held on February 7th with fantastic results from the community! In Bakersfield alone over 20,000 pounds of food was donated with reports still coming in from other parts of the County....
Posted by CarolynZ - Wed Feb 11, 2009 08:54:18 PST
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February is Have a Heart Month
Have a Heart for abused and neglected children, Have a Heart for prayer, Have a Heart for serving—these are the themes of Have a Heart Month.  Have a Heart Month began as an initiative put forth by Canyon Hills Assembly of...
Posted by adine6 - Thu Feb 5, 2009 13:53:02 PST
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Casper is an approximately one year old, white and tan, neutered male Chihuahua mix.
Casper is an approximately one year old , white and tan, neutered male Chihuahua mix.  He is a very sweet and loving little boy.  Casper likes to play and is good with other dogs.  He enjoys attention and a good belly...
Posted by alphacanine - Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:38:50 PST
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Scooby is an approximately 3 year old, brown, neutered male Chihuahua mix.
Scooby is an approximately 3 year old, brown, neutered male Chihuahua mix.  He is a very friendly little guy  who likes  to play.  He is house trained and good with other dogs.  Scooby is best with older children...
Posted by alphacanine - Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:38:50 PST
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CSUB to participate in National Teach-In on Global Warming
Continuing to demonstrate its commitment to environmentally sustainable energy solutions, California State University, Bakersfield will join hundreds of colleges and universities taking part in the National Teach-In on Global Warming on...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 09:07:12 PST
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History forum highlights Dutch capitalism in America
A look at Dutch commercial capitalism in America is the focus of the next history forum presented by the California State University, Bakersfield history department. Oliver Rink will present Wampum, Furs and Builders: Dutch Commercial...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 09:07:12 PST
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Volunteers sought for Science Bowl
California State University, Bakersfield is seeking volunteers for the 17th annual Kern County Regional Science Bowl. The competition is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, at CSUB from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year marks the 13th year the...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Feb 2, 2009 09:07:12 PST
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CSUB baseball facility named in honor of local residents
The California State University board of trustees has approved naming California State University, Bakersfield’s new baseball playing and training facility after local residents Tom and Barbara Hardt. The facility, located on the...
Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Jan 30, 2009 13:30:49 PST
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Kylie is a beautiful, but shy, puppy
Kylie is an approximately 10 month old, medium size, black and tan spayed female  mix breed puppy.  Her mother appears to be a Terrier mix, but Kylie does not resemble that too much.  She is a beautiful sweet girl who...
Posted by alphacanine - Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:39:10 PST
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California Family Business of the Year Awarded to Rain for Rent
On Thursday, January 15th, the Institute for Family Business (IFB), celebrating its 20th Anniversary, honored Rain for Rent, celebrating its 75thAnniversary, at the annual Family Business Award ceremony held...
Anonymous user - Thu Jan 29, 2009 09:19:00 PST
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Boat Trip
My wife (Alma) and I booked a five day cruise to Cabo San Lucas Mexico, just to get away for a little while, to meet new people and see new things.  So we boarded the ship and guess who we got to meet ? Yep, you guessed it four...
Posted by servicefirst - Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:19:31 PST
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Pacific Coast Field Trials, 1890
Bakersfield hosted the Pacific Coast Field Trials from about 1880 and well into the 20th century. Dogs and their owners came from all over the country to participate in the trials held on the Stockdale and Bellevue ranches. This photo...
Posted by sawoodman - Thu Jan 22, 2009 09:16:23 PST
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California Writer Series reading scheduled at CSUB
Juliana Spahr, an American poet and co-editor of the art magazine Chain, will give a poetry reading as part of the California Writers Series at California State University, Bakersfield on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m., in the Dezember...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:08:02 PST
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CSUB awarded grant to expand university access to high school students
California State University Bakersfield has been awarded a $192,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation to expand access to college for local high school students. CSUB is one of only four California State University campuses selected...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:08:02 PST
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CSUB faculty and alumni art to be showcased
California State University, Bakersfield's art department faculty, staff and alumni will display their talent during the Pro-tégé art exhibit at the Todd Madigan Gallery starting Jan. 22. The opening includes a reception...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:07:22 PST
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Sunset Middle School celebrates the opening of its first ever gymnasium!
A ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by dignitaries of the historic Sunset Middle School, Wednesday, January 14. Celebrating the campuses new, state-of-the-art gymnasium was a victory for the Vineland School District. “No longer...
Posted by jenmktgoddess661 - Fri Jan 16, 2009 17:56:42 PST
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When cotton was king
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" ... until it comes back to bite you. Digressing to the 1970s and 80s, cotton marketing co-op CALCOT and the Kern County Farm Bureau — perceived as players in an emerging...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Jan 16, 2009 17:53:35 PST
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Boy Scouts Do Their Good Turn
Since 1910, the ideals of Scouting have guided young men to perform "service to others and to the community." Responding to the plight of America's poor and hungry is a traditional Scouting "good turn." During World...
Posted by CarolynZ - Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:33:06 PST
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Bakersfield's first resident: Tommy Fitzgerald
The industrious beavers that have lately reappeared along the Kern River bottom in Bakersfield are reminescent of the reason our city is built in it's present location. Have you ever wondered why Bakersfield was built  where it...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:18:23 PST
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Caring Brings Tears
The Christmas season brought tears to many Bakersfield families.  Tears of joy, tears of hope, and tears of thankfulness flowed as families in need received an outpouring of caring from the community. Through...
Anonymous user - Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:00:23 PST
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Update: Eddie has been adopted!
Eddie is an approximately 6 month old , brown and white, neutered male Dalmatian mix. He is a very cute, sweet, and energetic little boy.  Eddie is all boy and all puppy, he loves to play.  He needs a family that is...
Posted by alphacanine - Wed Jan 7, 2009 17:07:53 PST
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CSUB to host electronic waste recycling event
California State University, Bakersfield will host the fourth annual electronic waste, or e-waste, recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former Southwest Little League parking lot on campus. The event is open...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 09:10:51 PST
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CSUB to host electronic waste recycling event
California State University, Bakersfield will host the fourth annual electronic waste, or e-waste, recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former Southwest Little League parking lot on campus. The event is open...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 09:10:39 PST
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Two one-act operas set to take the stage at CSUB
Heart-wrenching drama and light-hearted mischievousness is set to fill the Doré Theater Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan 31 at 8 p.m. when California State University, Bakersfield presents two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini. A...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 09:10:39 PST
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Local string quartet to perform at CSUB
The California State University, Bakersfield Doré Theater will come alive with music Saturday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. when the Tea Rose String Quartet performs for the first time at CSUB. Comprised of leading Bakersfield Symphony...
Posted by CSUB1 - Tue Jan 6, 2009 09:10:39 PST
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What kind of house are you building?
Most people, especially kids, don’t think too hard about what they eat. They pick something up, put it in their mouth and chew. They don’t realize that what they just ate will be a part of their body...
Posted by PairMarotta - Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:56:32 PST
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Update: Cricket has been adopted!
Cricket is an approximately 6 to 7 year old, black and tan, spayed female Doberman mix.  She is a super sweet , loving and intelligent girl.  She is house trained and good with other dogs.  Cricket has a great deal of...
Posted by alphacanine - Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:52:13 PST
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Updated: Nathan has been adopted!
Nathan is an approximately 2 year old tan and white, neutered male, Chihuahua/Sheltie mix.  He is a real cutie and he can dance too.  Nathan will probably do the best in an adult only home, no small children.  When he...
Posted by alphacanine - Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:52:13 PST
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