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Coffee is brewing, hunting vest and duffle bags filled with shells, gun cases loaded with shotguns, ice chest ready, men's laughter... trucks loaded up and motors started...this is the gathering place...this is opening day...DOVE SEASON...

Posted by DIANEHAMILTON - Tue Sep 1, 2009 09:15:01 PDT

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MONAGHAN MOTORSPORTS STATELINE RUN

The MONAGHAN MOTORSPORTS STATELINE C.A.R.E RUN is here again. Mark your calendars and join us this October 10-11, 2009. Tell your friends, coworkers, and bosses (if you like them). ALL the money we collect on this...

Posted by elscrivner - Wed Jul 8, 2009 14:25:48 PDT

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It'd be insane Not to cut JV Sports

Schools

In response to Ralph Bailey's story,..."It'd be "iinsane" to cut JV Sports..... Ralph, I know that Orange Julius, I grew up in Sherman Oaks a few blocks from that landmark and although it was an...

Posted by TruthAndLogicAreEvil - Sun Jul 5, 2009 19:20:21 PDT

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Lakers or Loosers

In this day and age when so many children have poor role models, it is a shame for the highly paid sports teams to show up for a congratulatory parade from their devoted fans in clothing more likely seen on gang members. I...

Anonymous user - Thu Jun 18, 2009 16:26:45 PDT

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Swing a Club for Scouting!

For 33 years Golfers have been making a difference in the lives of youth. The Annual Boy Scouts of America Golf Tournament is to be held May 15, 2009 at the Sundale Country Club. This annual tournament serves as a key fundraiser...

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Mar 31, 2009 15:20:21 PDT

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In-Shape Announces Fourth Bakersfield Location

Health & Fitness

In-Shape Health Clubs has acquired Total Fitness at 3201 Mall View Road on Bakersfield’s east side and will start immediate construction on a new fitness facility in a nearby development. The new facility – the...

Posted by michelle10161 - Mon Mar 23, 2009 14:24:39 PDT

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Wrestling championships: It hurts to lose!

What an exciting experience it was to be a part of the crowd at the recent California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) wrestling championships. The hard work, dedication, and expertise of each wrestler was apparent to all. My...

Posted by Contributor - Mon Mar 9, 2009 16:52:07 PDT

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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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Catch of The Week

Outdoors

This beautiful rainbow trout was caught and released in Pine Flat Lake on Jan. 14, 2009 by Daniel Aguilar of Bakersfield. Daniel caught this massive holdover using an 1/8oz. gold Phoebe on 6lb. p-line with a Pflueger President 6730...

Posted by djag420 - Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:51:29 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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Dear Santa Letter from a Bakersfield sports fan

Dear Santa, First, I’d like to thank you for another great sports year. I’m mailing this letter early because I was afraid you wouldn’t get it in time, what with the government budget cuts at the post office and all. I...

Posted by TheNoiseFactor - Mon Dec 8, 2008 08:01:23 PST

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Another Beautiful Day at the Kern River!

My son, Austin Fallas, and I caught these beautiful 7 Rainbow Trout on 11/15/08 in the upper Kern RIver. We used Yellow and White Powerbait. Even though he is struggling holding all of those fish, you can be sure he...

Posted by DJ14770 - Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:20:06 PST

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These Special Olympians have a goal

The Aces are one of three Kern County Special Olympics floor hockey teams and one of 75 teams in Southern California. These athletes come from all over Kern County and some have been playing floor hockey for over 20...

Posted by TheNoiseFactor - Fri Nov 7, 2008 14:33:24 PST

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Local Cowboy Wins Big

News

Tommy Thompson is not afraid to dream big. California is known as the land of dreams and for Thompson it would not only lead him to his beautiful wife Tiffany, but to the realization of his childhood dreams....

Posted by drfinster - Thu Nov 6, 2008 15:32:51 PST

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Baseball Specific Strength Training

Most youth baseball players are dreaming of becoming Jimmy Rollins, Matt Kemp or Josh Beckett. That is a great thing. These dreams are what drove these players to get where they are. But they took a proactive approach to their game. In...

Posted by PairMarotta - Tue Oct 28, 2008 13:07:37 PDT

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New resident disappointed in flag stealer

It is with great sadness that I report to such a wonderful city, in which I am truly proud to call my new home, that some of its communities don't welcome new residents the way the city has captured my family's heart. This Saturday my...

Posted by vshaffer - Mon Oct 20, 2008 15:39:49 PDT

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Chinook Salmon From LaPush, Washington

The picture is of the following: Caught by my son, Tom Ingram II Bakersfield, ca age 44 July, 2008 LaPush, Wa Chinook Salmon (King), 49 lbs 14 oz, 49 1/2 inches "Peanut Butter" hoochie with herring strip behind a...

Posted by thomassingram - Mon Oct 20, 2008 15:31:10 PDT

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Trout fest

My son, Austin Fallas, and I hit the Kern River on Friday the 10th at Sandy Flat Campground. We caught these three trout on Rappala Countdown lures.

Posted by DJ14770 - Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:45:20 PDT

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If you build it they will come, or will they?

Local history

Even though corn doesn't line the outfield at Sam Lynn Ballpark, it’s still one of baseballs “Field of Dreams”. As a follow up to my prior article last month regarding the announcement by the...

Posted by TheNoiseFactor - Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:18:08 PDT

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You Can’t Go Home Again?

Is that statement true? You know the one I mean-- the Thomas Wolfe title of his most successful novel....is it really true? For many years now I have been absent from Shafter and Bakersfield, absent from the lands, roads and people who...

Posted by Contributor - Wed Oct 8, 2008 15:11:20 PDT

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Fish photo

Photos

Cory Marshburn caught this 29 inch, 6 pound Steelhead on the Mackenzie River, Eugene, Oregon, in June. Caught on a light fly rod rigged for trout. It was a great battle. Celebrating with dad.

Posted by seedman77 - Mon Sep 15, 2008 13:55:53 PDT

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Fishing in Alaska

On August 16th my husband Steve Weiss and his father Jim went on a birthday fishing trip to Alaska. They were there for 6 days and brought home over 250 pounds of fish including Coho salmon, halibut, ling cod, rock cod and yellow eye...

Posted by rachelleweiss - Fri Sep 12, 2008 13:58:38 PDT

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CSUB launching self-study as part of NCAA Division I certification

Schools

California State University, Bakersfield has begun a year-long, campus-wide study of its athletics program as part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletics certification program. The self-study will...

Posted by CSUB1 - Fri Aug 29, 2008 09:14:11 PDT

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CSUB receives $1 million donation from local builder to help build baseball training facility

Schools

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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Baseball and Softball Sign ups

Greenfield Baseball & Softball Association is are currently taking Team & Individual FALL BASEBALL/SOFTBALL & TEAM ADULT CO-ED SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS 10 games played on Sundays From August...

Posted by MizzMC21 - Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:30:08 PDT

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Fish tacos tonight

Photos

Tomas Weaver of Tehachapi caught this 13-pound Dorado fly-lining a sardine July 20 on his 1 1/2 day trip aboard the Ranger 85 out of San Diego.

Posted by cableman13 - Sun Aug 3, 2008 14:41:19 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 ASA High School Senior All-Star Game

Wednesday nights Kern County ASA High School Senior All-Star Game was a complete success as 25 of Kern County's finest young ladies got together for a fun evening of great softball, and it was a great game won by the East 6-5 over the...

Posted by reddad2 - Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:27:38 PDT

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Into Sports? It runs in the family

Poetry

Over the fence is a commonly cheered by a particular onlooker who is near and dear. No pressure. No pressure here! A fan, family, friends even the dog...all have their picks of cheer. You know it runs in the family! And that's okay...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Tue Jun 10, 2008 13:29:23 PDT

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NIKE TENNIS CAMPS

NIKE TENNIS CAMPS Day Camps ~ Ages 4 - 17 ~ ALL SKILL LEVELS Directed by Jeff Hedberg, Certified USPTA Professional CAMP DATES: June 2-6 / June 9-13 / June 16-20 / June 23-27 / June 30 - July 3rd July 7-11 / July 14-18 /...

Anonymous user - Mon Jun 2, 2008 12:55:13 PDT

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High School All-Star Softball Game

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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Ride with the Slow Spokes

Outdoors

My favorite outdoor activity is a Saturday morning bike ride with the bicycle riding group called "Slow Spokes." Last Saturday's Slow Spokes ride was particularly scenic because we started in Caliente and rode to Twin Oaks and...

Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Apr 4, 2008 14:41:23 PDT

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Karate students honored to participate in Japan event

Seven senior ranking members of Bakersfield Fajukan Karate Do and Visalia Karate Club are honored to be participating in the world wide Dai Nippon Butoku Kai Honbu (Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society) sponsored martial...

Posted by lgo3755 - Wed Mar 26, 2008 10:06:03 PDT

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Soccer and Scouting

The Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to introduce a new program for the community – Soccer and Scouting! Soccer and Scouting brings the excitement of soccer and the character building values of Scouting...

Anonymous user - Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:53:02 PDT

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AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

ASA Celebrates 75th Anniversary The Amateur Softball Association, the national governing body for softball in the U.S., is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2008. Founded in 1933, the ASA has become one of the nation's largest...

Posted by reddad2 - Fri Mar 21, 2008 16:44:22 PDT

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Proud Fisher

Pablo Aguero, 35, of Bakersfield at Lake Ming, 6 lbs. bass, plastic worm, caught March 8, 2008.

Posted by paguero - Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:45:31 PDT

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Have a ball with the Boy Scouts

Spring is on its way and that means warm weather, flowers in bloom and baseball! For the last 53 years, the Southern Sierra Council, Boy Scouts of America has been host to a non-competitive Baseball League to encourage boys to...

Posted by CarolynZ - Tue Mar 4, 2008 10:18:00 PST

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Fishing in La Paz

Both myself and my friend Greg Ryan with some of our catch in La Paz Mexico in 2006

Posted by PLUMBINGDOC - Tue Feb 26, 2008 15:43:01 PST

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Half Dome Cable Trail

Travel

Half Dome is easily one of the most recognizable rock formations in the United States. It sits on the south side of Yosemite Valley and on the California State quarter, just daring to be climbed. But beware, this day hike will...

Posted by heyitsdennis - Tue Feb 26, 2008 15:30:26 PST

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Local Bakersfield Boy's Soccer Team Awarded the Fox Soccer Channel Team Spirit Award

The Boys Under-14 Central California Aztecs of Bakersfield was presented the inaugural Fox Soccer Channel Team Spirit Award on Saturday, Jan. 5 during the Cal South Nike Awards Banquet in Los Angeles. The award was created...

Posted by tschuetz - Thu Jan 10, 2008 14:37:40 PST

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Fishing Photos

Outdoors

Anonymous user - Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:30:41 PST

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6 pound trout

We caught this 6 pound rainbow at Buena vista 12/01/07

Posted by miggar932 - Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:02:26 PST

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GBA is gearing up for a new season

Since 1961 families have been playing baseball and softball at a place known as GBA — the Greenfield Baseball/Softball Association. "We have 2nd and 3rd generations of families playing out here."...

Posted by MizzMC21 - Mon Nov 19, 2007 15:13:20 PST

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FILL MEMORIAL STADIUM AGAIN-IT CAN BE DONE