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Once again I am tired. I am tired of seeing shady and corrupt public officials in government. I have Weir on my mind.
John McCain seems to think that it is okay to limit how much can be given to a political candidate. I see this as an affront to freedom of speech (which must...
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Last fall, I wrote about a development team's plan to transform a historic downtown building into trendy urban lofts. The concept is pretty unique for Bakersfield.
The lofts fell behind schedule, but a reception and preview is planned for Friday night. And the developer has posted prices and...
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I admit my pinkish purple bicycle has gotten a bit dusty sitting on my porch for the last few months.
Yes, I know...pink.
I don't fancy myself as a pink-kind-of-girl, but, hey, I got the bike for free from Bike Bakersfield. And the hardy Schwinn got me around the bike path several times last...
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I found a way cool tutorial on making a cool photo "in the round". I'd like to do a Bakersfield in the round using the most notable buildings in town. So tell me, what do YOU think are the buildings I need to take photos of, that say "Bakersfield"...?
On my...
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If only this were possible: From L.A. to Bakersfield in under 3 minutes!
A woman decries Bakersfield's fashion sense, or lack thereof.
A couple poses for their engagement photos at a Kern County fire station.
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It doesn't work and I just read a great post on it,. I just wanted to add that if some got their way, and this were a socialist country things like this blog would not exist. This website and all others are direct results of a capitalistic society, much like all other innovations that we enjoy...
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Tucked at the bottom of today's California Association of Realtors' press release was a tidbit about none other than Ridgecrest.
Median home prices there rose 7.6 in March compared to the same month a year ago, putting the city in the top 10 statewide for communities that saw increases, rather...
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Californian photographer Casey Christie took these bobcat photos on his way to work this morning and it made us think of the beautiful wildlife we'd seen or written about during our time in Bakersfield.
Personally, my favorite encounter happened on the bike path just east of Manor Road early one...
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The number of building permits pulled in the Bakersfield metropolitan area continues to be low, according to a recent report prepared by Howdy Miller, the director of commercial marketing for Ticor Title in Bakersfield.
According to Miller, 479 residential buliding permits were taken out between...
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I responded to some inquires to my last post "Come on Over", their was some questions and comments I had to respond to. Anywasy I also wanted to say congrats to the Dem with the great win by Clinton today.
Once again Clinton has shown why she is the strongest to fight McCAin in...
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Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy the witty blogs and comments from my fellow bloggers. The regular bloggers (you know who you are) have the best sense of humor. You put a light in my day. I often have nothing to do here at work, so you keep me thinking and...
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No surprise here: state foreclosures levels hit their highest mark in 15 years last quarter, Dataquick reported this morning.
Here's the beef:
Lending institutions sent homeowners 113,676 default notices during the January-to-March period. That was up by 39.4 percent from 81,550 the...
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Looking for work?
The state’s Employment Development Department is holding an “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Army National Guard Armory, 2800 Gateway Ave.
It’s a chance for veterans, National Guard members and...
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Lets face it both the Dems lie to you to get your support. Their both are unqualified to Pres and not only that, but as we speak they are talking about making the biggest tax increases ever, abandoning Iraq no matter the consequences, making health care a government run enterprise since it did so...
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Before I gave up on Los Angeles and its obscene cost of living, money was really tight. More than half of my take home pay went to rent (buying a house was out of the question) and I had an hour and a half commute every day, fueled by gas that cost nearly $4 a gallon. Almost every penny of what...
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Check out the arrest log of these three guys.
Kern County Superior Court http://www.co.kern.ca.us/co...
James Wyatt - has a record for false imprisonment, spousal abuse, DUI and felony prostitution
Justin Ennis - Willful cruelty to a child,...
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Go and talk about the gap at a forum put on by the American Association of University Women — Bakersfield Branch.
It will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Cal State Bakersfield Student Union Multipurpose Room.
According to organizers, there will be a panel of women with successful...
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The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce's Business After Five Mixer is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 24 at The Villas Model Homes.
That's on the southeast cover of Ming and Grand Lakes avenues.
The host is Castle & Cooke.
Cost for the networking event is $5 per chamber member and $10 per...
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Here's a snapshot of what reporter Courtenay Edelhart writes in her story today:
“It’s pretty bleak for those looking for a summer job,” said Cathy McCarthy, senior vice president of marketing for SnagAJob.com, a Web site that specializes in hourly employment.
The Web site...
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People in Business is the place to recognize achievements of local professionals.
Have a submission? Send it to business@bakersfield.com.
Want to know who the person in the picture is? Read this week's People in Business column.
— Christine Peterson
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I've made up my mind, I'm planning on leaving Bakersfield and California and moving elsewhere for work. This state has become too expensive. Sure the sun shines here 300+ days a year, but at what cost?
I've always felt that minimum wage was a good thing to have, but...
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This is so cool! I get home from a long day at work, and a long drive to Simi Valley to pick up my kids, and decide to check the BC website for any news or fun blogs. I do this nightly, but this time the first thing I see when I open the web page is a photo of my husband and me in the top box on...
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Have you ever noticed the FEAR of citizens? I don't know what they fear, but it seems like people sure have a problem with voicing their opinion and getting involved in politics. I sit here online occasionally and see what people have to say about politics. I read today about...
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Into cats? Really into cats? This site might be for you. Plus there's a Kern County newcomer looking to cat, er we mean chat.
A visitor from Thailand is coming to Bakersfield for the NSRA western nats and wants advice on things to do/see when he gets here.
And finally, Just Another...
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Read about Carlos Ortiz Jr's
donation of life - a wonderful story!
(click picture below to read now)
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Or the next day, or the next. Welcome to Lyric today/Hear it Tomorrow. This one comes straight from my heart:
Music is my Blessing, and My Curse
words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008
music my blessing, my curse
music---every chorus, every verse
the good Lord surely...
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Man this was great. Both Clinton and Obama made the case that the other is wrongs and lies. lol they are right of course but the best part is when the next day that you see stories of people mad that they asked questions regarding what everyone wants to know.
The winner was John McCain hands down
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As I read about the most recent taxi cab driver assault, I thought to myself 'how sad'. This man is out working, making a living and is assaulted by a couple of thugs.
http://www.bakersfield.com/...
How horrible is this? This isn't the first time it's happened and...
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Participating Carl's Jr. restaurants in Bakersfield will offer a free single Western Bacon Cheeseburger with the purchase of any version of the Western Bacon Cheeseburger on Thursday, April 17, according to a Carl's news release and its Web site.
No word on which Bakersfield locations are in on...
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Food prices are going up, up and up while people are trying to keep their hard-earned money in their pockets for as long as possible.
Reporter Courtenay Edelhart found that schools are trying to control costs while keeping their commitment to healthy meals. Read more here.
And read her story on...
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Like my co-worker (our environmental reporter), I'm growing vegetables in a plot behind the garage in the backyard.
I've planted tomatoes, squash, cucumber, jalapeno peppers and bell peppers. In containers, I've planted cilantro, parsley (flat leaf and Italian) and basil.
I've buried gallon...
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I'll drink to that...charity!
It's the
NEWSLETTER! FESTIVAL OF BEERS EDITION!
Spring in Bakotopialand can only mean one thing - festivals.
Festivals of all kinds: music, food, tattoos, and of course BEER - which brings us to this very special edition of Bakotopia you hold in your...
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Sonic is selling half-price fountain drinks and slushes from 2 to 4 p.m. each day in April
The drive-through's Web site says they're offering 168,894 drink combinations for half the cost.
There are at least 10 locations in Bakersfield and surrounding areas. Click here for maps.
—...
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Reporter Courtenay Edelhart is working on a story today about the rising cost of food, and how that's hitting people in the pocketbook.
What are you doing to save money on food? Are you going to restaurants less? Shopping at discounters rather than the grocery store you used to visit?
If...
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So a kid (16 year old)tries to kill a cop by hitting him with a car he stole. I'm sure you guys heard about this. The cops killed him because they thought he was reaching for a gun.
Anyway so on the news, they do a story about it and then they advertise the information of a bank account this...
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So a kid (16 year old)tries to kill a cop by hitting him with a car he stole. I'm sure you guys heard about this. The cops killed him because they thought he was reaching for a gun.
Anyway so on the news, they do a story about it and then they advertise the information of a bank account this...
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Hear this Ladies! This is for You...
Years ago I met (and photographed) a very Beautiful young (18) year old TALL Gal/Woman... She was sooooo self conscious about Her height, She always wore flat shoes and flat long hair, so as to not bring attention to herself. That was so sad!
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The city doesn't have a number yet.
Marian Shaw tells me she might have a total cost for the TRIP system worked out by the end of the week. Maybe.
Then, they have to come up with the growth. That involves, basically, coming up with a forecast of everything that will be built in Bakersfield for...
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In Monday's Ask The Californian we published a list of bloggers' responses to the question, "What are the best tourism attractions in Bakersfield?"
The responses focused more on the lack of things to do, though they were certainly an accurate representation of the feedback from the...
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There is corruption in Bakersfield that is being ignored..On 3/11/08 the Bakersfield Police Department used excessive force on a suspect {leonard Marella} who did run.. but they continued the force after they had they had Marella hand cuffed and not resisting as a result marella had to have...
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Here's a money-saving tip from reporter Steven Mayer:
Did you know turning off your computer when it’s not in use can save the price of lunch for two at Valentien?
According to Overclockers.com, a high-end PC costs about $54 a month to keep powered up 24/7 — about 7.5 cents per...
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This week, Lennar will be served with a big lawsuit from almost 90 Bakersfield homeowners alleging defective construction in new northwest neighborhoods.
Click here for the article; you can download the complaint if you're so inclined:
It's not the only such lawsuit filed in Kern after...
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Eric Turner, a 43-year-old Bakersfield man, recently won $1 million in the California lottery, $750,000 after taxes. He and his wife won't be making any extravagant lifestyle changes, though. They're going to pay off debt and invest the rest after buying a new car and maybe a fifth-wheel camper....
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Our latest home sales map is ready for a peek.
No need to grab a map and figure out where to find Crescent Ridge Street and Meadow Ridge Avenue. (Homes on those streets recently sold.) We’ve done the work for you.
See the map here.
This map is updated with homes that sold in Bakersfield...
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I saw the Clinton drinking stuff where she had crown and a beer. Let me ask you what should your candidate be drinking?
I like McCain and Budweiser. You?
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EXCLUSIVE NEWSFLASH!
BAKERSFIELD'S VERY OWN
MICHAEL DAUNER
WILL BE ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT TODAY!
4/14/08! CBS TV - 10AM PST!
CHANGE THE CHANNEL! CHECK IT OUT NOW!
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Q: What are the best tourist attractions in Bakersfield?
— Arman Domingo
A: Seeing as this is a pretty subjective topic, we’ve unleashed Bakersfield.com bloggers on the question. Here are a sampling of their responses:
C’mon, this is a joke right? Unfortunately with...
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The following list has been making the rounds on e-mail lately. The author(s) are unknown.
Care to add one of your own?
A tribute to the quaint town of Bakersfield, California... loved by some, but not understood by most.
You will park a mile away from an entrance just to have your car...
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