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Dedication ceremony officially opens CSUB’s newest science building
California State University, Bakersfield entered the next phase of its growth with the official dedication and donor recognition ceremony for the Science III building today (Sept. 25). This is the first new science facility on campus in...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Sep 29, 2008 13:04:36 PDT
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CSUB’s Kegley Institute of Ethics hosts discussion on Islam and the ‘War on Terror’
California State University, Bakersfield’s Kegley Institute of Ethics presents its fourth annual fall lecture, featuring Reza Aslan in a discussion titled “How to Win a Cosmic War: Why We’re Losing the War on...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:58:44 PDT
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“Arte de la Gente” featured in CSUB Todd Madigan Gallery exhibit
The “Art of the People” will take center stage at California State University, Bakersfield’s Todd Madigan Gallery in an exhibition slated for Oct. 2 through Nov. 16. “Arte de la Gente: Mexican Masters from the...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 24, 2008 10:30:44 PDT
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CSUB holding fiery competition for local pepper gardeners
Is your garden on fire with flaming peppers? Do you think your piping poblanos, scorching serranos or hurting habaneros are the hottest in Kern County? Put your peppers to the test in California State University, Bakersfield’s...
Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:45:07 PDT
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CSUB graduate student wins prestigious scholarship
Jared Chapman, a California State University, Bakersfield psychology graduate student, has been selected as a recipient for the 2008-09 William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Along with...
Posted by CSUB1 - Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:31:42 PDT
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Bakersfield Builds "Blandings Dream House"
Sixty years ago this September, a truly unusual house was built in Bakersfield. The post WW2 war era had left 30 million people throughout America looking for a home. Tract style house construction had been introduced before WW2 but with...
Posted by Contributor - Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:09:00 PDT
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Two interim deans appointed at CSUB
Today California State University, Bakersfield President Horace Mitchell announced the appointment of Edwin Sasaki as interim dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Craig Kelsey as interim dean of the School of...
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:00:16 PDT
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BHS Car Show Excites Local Community
        The “Rolling through the Ages” classic car show will be held this Saturday September 13th from 9am-3pm on the BHS campus in Elm Grove. The SOURCE, Bakersfield High School’s...
Anonymous user - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:59:05 PDT
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CSUB professor receives Fulbright scholarship
Andy Alali, a California State University, Bakersfield communications professor, has been accepted into the Fulbright Scholar Program for lecturing and research in Nigeria, West Africa for the 2008-09 academic year. The program,...
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:57:35 PDT
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Giant Pumpkins!
Our two children Hannah and Griffin are sitting on top of one of our Atlantic Giant pumpkins (estimated weight is around 215 lbs).  We started growing them in May and with lots of love and fertilizer we hope to have (at least) one...
Posted by AmyHurst1 - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:50:01 PDT
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Disappointed and concerned about lack of citizen interest
  A very disappointing thing happened to me in the last few days. I attended two Ward 3 town hall-type meetings that were organized and hosted by Councilman Ken Weir and City Staff.   No, I wasn’t disappointed...
Posted by willwinn - Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:45:03 PDT
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University Day launches CSUB’s 2008-09 academic year
California State University, Bakersfield prepares to begin the 2008-09 academic year with its annual University Day program on Monday, Sept. 8, in Doré Theatre, one week before fall quarter classes begin. The program will begin at...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Sep 10, 2008 09:32:32 PDT
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Author David Kulczyk at Russo Books on September 27th
 Author David Kulczyk will be signing and speaking about his book, California Justice - Shootouts, Lynchings and Assassinations in the Golden State (Word Dancer Press) at Russo Books (9000 Ming Ave) on September 27th .   ...
Posted by CaliforniaJustice - Mon Sep 8, 2008 11:05:07 PDT
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Bakersfield women to be honored at Garden Pathways "High Tea"
Garden Pathways, Inc. will honor five outstanding “Women with a Heart for Bakersfield” at the sixth annual High Tea on Wednesday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Seven Oaks County Club. Honorees Connie Wattenbarger, Judi...
Posted by Contributor - Fri Sep 5, 2008 14:50:04 PDT
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Fall History Forum scheduled at CSUB
A historical figure that has drawn both praise and scorn is the focus of California State University, Bakersfield's fall History Forum slated for Friday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Albertson Room on campus. University of Oregon's...
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:44:36 PDT
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CSUB to hold annual New Student Convocation
California State University, Bakersfield will welcome its newest students and their families to campus at its fourth annual New Student Convocation on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Doré Theatre. All new and transfer students...
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:43:21 PDT
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Four CSUB students to receive John Brock Scholarships
Four John Brock Scholarships will be awarded in conjunction with the presentation of the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award at the annual dinner slated for Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seven Oaks County Club....
Posted by CSUB1 - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:42:37 PDT
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Fans Burned by Blaze
As the close of the 67th California League regular season comes to an end, so does another year closer to the end of a Bakersfield baseball era. A club that has had over 200 former and current major league ball players is on the edge...
Posted by TheNoiseFactor - Thu Sep 4, 2008 16:33:55 PDT
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CSUB nursing alumni to hold “Spirituality: The Power of Hope” seminar
The California State University, Bakersfield alumni nursing chapter is holding its third annual “Spirituality: The Power of Hope” seminar on Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Doré Theater at CSUB. The...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:58:04 PDT
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Local leader to be honored with John Brock Community Service Award
The prestigious John Brock Community Service Award will be presented to Bernard J. Herman on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seven Oaks County Club. Herman, a longtime resident of Bakersfield, has three decades of experience...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:56:53 PDT
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Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund celebrates 25 years of student support
The Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund at California State University, Bakersfield will host its 25th annual awards dinner on Saturday, Sept. 20, at The DoubleTree Hotel at 6 p.m. The HESF was established at the university in 1984 by...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:54:30 PDT
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Senior citizens invited to get active in CSUB’s 60+ Club
Kern County senior citizens are invited to attend California State University, Bakersfield's 60+ Club Possibilities Day on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Runner Café. Possibilities Day is the 60+ Club's annual...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:52:23 PDT
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CSUB receives $1 million donation from local builder to help build baseball training facility
With seven months before their first game, California State University, Bakersfield's baseball program has already hit a home run thanks to Tom and Barbara Hardt. At a news conference this morning the long-time Bakersfield residents...
Posted by CSUB1 - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:44:56 PDT
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A Mother's Questions
We, as parents, know that our children are the most important things in the world to us.  It takes great courage and for most working mothers heart wrenching effort to put your precious child in a day care for strangers to take care...
Posted by freemanc - Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:09:39 PDT
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No Preschool For Middle-Class
  I am a working mother of 2 and recently my husband was laid off work. I do make a fairly decent income, but now being the sole provider it has become tough! Especially house payments, electricity and not to mention the ever...
Posted by jenstvns - Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:16:12 PDT
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Local Filmmakers Representing Bakersfield
A couple of days ago, I saw a guy carrying a very nice camera, and myself being a photographer, I had to go ask questions about it.  As it turns out, this was 21-year-old local director M. Angel Luna.  Never heard of him?...
Posted by JoeDonnelson - Thu Aug 14, 2008 13:49:12 PDT
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Local Marines get top honors
Rarely if ever does a recruit come out of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Boot Camp a Lance Corporal and almost never do two recruits achieve top honors and come from the same hometown. It's nice to know that we have some great youngters...
Posted by Contributor - Mon Aug 11, 2008 13:02:11 PDT
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Truck explosion on 99
A refrigerated truck traveling southbound on Highway 99 exploded at about 3:30 this afternoon.  Employees of Jennings Transfer and Storage grabbed garden hoses and raced to help the truck driver.  Firefighters were...
Posted by Buffysynwtk - Wed Aug 6, 2008 10:31:54 PDT
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Local teacher learning what it takes to be a Marine
My name is Karen Roberts. I am a teacher at Central Valley Continuation High School in Shafter. A few months ago, someone in the Kern High School District e-mailed a flyer to all KHSD employees for the United States Marine Corps Educator...
Posted by kkofcal - Tue Aug 5, 2008 09:24:40 PDT
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Local sports personality
I noticed that Bakersfield resident Mike Valpredo was returning to cover the NFL preseason for the Bengals this August. In visiting family back in Ohio last month I read an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer has him noted among on...
Posted by RonJBakersfield1841 - Sun Aug 3, 2008 14:39:01 PDT
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Kern County Women Lawyers Assoc. names president and vice president
The Kern County Women Lawyers Association installed two attorneys from the Bakersfield law firm Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard (KMTG) on July 24 as President and Vice President for the 2008 - ’09 term. Kristin A. Hagan...
Posted by KMTG - Thu Jul 31, 2008 14:02:58 PDT
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Oildale: In the beginning it was 'Northside'
The great Kern River flood of 1868 had left hundreds of acres of fertile, alluvial soil on the north side of Kern River adjacent to Bakersfield. A settlement called 'Northside' was founded there in 1875. The Beardsley Canal was built...
Posted by Contributor - Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:31:50 PDT
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Donate items or services to families to help keep kids out of foster care
Through Covenant CARENET, Covenant Community Services provides goods and services to foster children returning home to their families.  The mission of CARENET is providing services and resources to foster children returning to their...
Posted by adine6 - Tue Jul 22, 2008 16:46:35 PDT
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McMurtrey Aquatic Float In Movie July 18th
Posted by woofwoof - Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:09:03 PDT
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Horned toad derby of 1935
Unusual contests became popular during the Great Depression, dance marathons, walkathons and 6 day bike racing to name a few. Bakersfield was no exception and promoted "The Horned Toad Derby." I don't know what became of all...
Posted by Contributor - Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:14:33 PDT
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Kern County's Diverse Beauty
Posted by elepitt - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:56:10 PDT
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"RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living Schizophrenia to Become a Professional Peer
I will be featured on a nationally syndicated radio show, the Popp Off show in Sacramento at 11:30 A.M. on Monday July 14th, 2008 on station www.kahi.com to discuss my autobiography "RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT-Living...
Posted by mom123 - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:54:53 PDT
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Trees: A Look From the Other Side
It is said that ignorance is bliss, but in the case of trees around power lines ignorance is cause for anger, misunderstanding and sometimes the use of law enforcement. I am writing in response to the recent articles by Robert Price and...
Posted by dreamrgirl2001 - Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:29:45 PDT
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Boy Scouts to hold Sporting Clays Tournament!
The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America is holding its 9th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament! Join the Scouts on August 22nd at 5 Dogs Range in Bakersfield for a day of trap shooting, friendly competition and fun.  ...
Posted by CarolynZ - Thu Jul 10, 2008 14:19:51 PDT
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Kern River Canyon, 1937-1940
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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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!
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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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...
       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
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.
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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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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