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At my Real Estate office we have a weekly meeting where we get together and discuss business. At a recent meeting, we had a heated discussion about some questionable practices, and we considered publishing a letter denouncing such practices, and we wrote several drafts. In the end, the letter was...
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In the past Bakersfield Code Enforcement officers have responded to complaints. But now, the city has a team of officers who are going out looking for problems. They're starting with Old Town Kern and working their way south, dealing with problems that range from poorly cared-for lawns and...
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This story was printed about 5 minutes ago - "Only 1.6 percent of commuters in the Bakersfield area used public transit to get to work in 2005, according to a survey."
When was the last time any of you took public transportation? I think my last time was about 12 years ago... it...
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How many of you get frustrated when you have to drive on Bakersfield's poorly planned streets and freeways? I know I sure do a lot. Bakersfield's planners have allowed massive potholes to develop and get worse, freeways to nowhere, heavy traffic not only on Rosedale Hwy but other...
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This is cross-listed @ my Blue Mandy Blog.
A new center - es possible, te piensas?
Please, Blue Mandy's become quite a cynic, and a day after Internet Radio Silence day, it's grounded in the all-too-true, set-top cop chains becoming more and more invisible and stronger than ever.
But two...
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This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of June 30th, 2007
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I thought Merle Haggard's namesake was being dropped into the mix?
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Worked the CCASA "B" Metro Championships this past weekend in Santa Maria and the teams from Bakersfield did very well, thank you. The 12u BASA Blast of Bill Senecal won the tournament, beating teams from all over central california and qualifying for the ASA Western...
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Did you notice the blue and yellow balloons at the corner of Norris and Coffee roads today?
That was a bit of flourish as Pacific Gas and Electric Co. presented a Happy Gilmore-sized rebate check for $35,680 to California Water Service's Northwest Bakersfield Treatment Plant for using energy...
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The union representing grocery store workers at Vons, Albertsons and Ralphs stores in Southern California have rejected the most recent contract proposal from the supermarkets and authorized a potential strike. Both sides have said they intend to return to the negotiating table. If that...
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Got Belly?
Workshop/ Bazaar/ Hafla
Who:
Bahiyya Almas Belly Dance Co.
What:
Free workshop @ 12 noon-2PM
Bazaar @ Studio 3PM-4PM
(if you have any items to sell please feel free to contact us for information on how to participate in the bazaar)
Hafla @ Studio 5PM-until you...
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Our Mission is to...
•Bake your order from scratch and accommodate your special requests as best as we can.
• Bake in small batches. We do not use preservatives.
• Cater to special diets. We believe everyone should be able to satisfy their sweet tooth, regardless of diet...
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Is anybody in Bakersfield rushing out to buy the new iphone? Where can we even pick one up?
The hype is over-the-top, but nobody has had the hands on experience to talk about it's cons. I love everything I've seen and heard about it, but am extremely reluctant until I've seen one...
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Okay... about a week ago the potential drought situation was the talk of our town. In the paper, on-line, in the news, even heard it from some annoying talk radio host. So, are we in a drought? I reluctantly hosed down my driveway this weekend after mowing the lawn, fearful that...
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There’s a letter in the paper today from a woman who has an idea on how to help with the overpopulation of unwanted dogs and cats. Her idea is to “notch” the ears of animals that are fixed. That way animal control officers will know, ‘Hey, this dog ain’t no...
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There’s another article in the paper today about the Infamous Honking Trains of Bakersfield. They’re still trying to figure out how to stop the noise without spending a bunch of money. I have an idea. Tell them to stop. There, problem solved and it...
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The all-star game came off even better than I hopped for. The players all got lot's of playing time and seemed to enjoy the experence. The east team won both gamesby scores of 2-0 in first game and 13-5 in second game. We had at least 6 college coaches in atttendance and I saw them talking...
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This Week In Bakersfield Theatre - weekend of June 24th, 2007
Welcome to our fourth issue of the drama news, the emails that keep you in the...
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On NewToBakersfield.com, there is a new map that you all might find interesting, that is if you eat!
Compiled is a map of local grocery stores, coded by type. If you click on the markers, you will get more information. For some stores, it includes hours, images and more. From chain stores to...
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The story about the famous actor arrested in Bakersfield is really starting to get good. Tom Sizemore is now claiming the meth found in his car belonged to a prostitute named Keisha. According to the paper, Sizemore, “admitted to sleeping with a prostitute while his girlfriend was...
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Potential buyers and anyone else interested in taking a look inside the partially renovated Padre Hotel had a chance to stroll around the circa-1928 downtown landmark during the first of three open houses on Monday. View a video of the open house.
The Padre is listed for sale for $5.6 million....
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The Bakersfield Rollergirls went to Fresno Saturday night to take on the Smog City Roller Grrls... and we brought the W back to Bako!
The first period ended with Bako up just two points at 39-37, second period was another close one- Bako up 77-72, and the final score was still close from...
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We all know recycling is good for our environment. My mom, dad, sister, and I have recycled cans for years and I recycled bottles for a while earlier this century, around 2003, but kinda stopped. I am going to get back into it starting now. In fact, I even plan to...
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Yes, we have a shortage of water, Well, California, or this area I mean, has never had much water ever. In my research I have discovered that in a Large city like Los Angeles , the residential water usage is only about 4.5% of the total...
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Can any of you help me with this? I need to know of a good babysitter her in Bakersfield. Not a day care, but somebody who will come to your house and watch your kids if you want an evening out to dinner (which I need so badly right now, but that is another blog.) Any advice or names would be...
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Have you read this book, TIME ON THE INSIDE: Behind The Walls In A Maximum Security Women’s Prison From An Insiders View ─ FMA Publishing ─ August, 2006? If so let me know what you think. And if not, then you should as I’ve been told from one of my reviewers: “If you want...
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I just got word that a book I did drawings for is now available at Barnes & Noble, so next time there check it out!
Art Models Life Nudes for Drawing painting and Sculpting
by Maureen & Douglas Johnson
I didn't get paid from it, but the exposure is cool! Now to raise enough money...
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Women's Prisons in the United States have increased in the past 20 years by 800% as there are more than 107,000 women incarcerated in State and Federal institutions where women are most oftened overlooked. The majority of women come from socio and economically distraught backgrounds that draw...
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The Holiday Inn Select in downtown Bakersfield may soon become a Marriott. An estimated $6 million renovation project to upgrade the hotel is underway and is expected to be complete by late September. What do you think? Is a more prestigious hotel in downtown a step in the right...
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I am a nearly everyday listener of a radio show on KGEO AM 1230 called Your Radio Store and I would like to say it is a great program that offers massive savings to listeners who call in and buy certificates at discounted prices, usually more than 40% (and sometimes up to...
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The East team will practice tonight (12th) at 6:00pm @ Liberty HS
The West team will practice tomorrow (13th) at 6:30pm @ Centennial HS
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We may live in the agricultural center of the state, but that doesn't mean everyone is being fed.
Kern County ranked No. 13 out of 41 counties and county groups for low-income individuals who have trouble getting quality food and who often can't afford meals, according to the study done by...
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As a psychologist, I try to address this issue with my patients in terms of facing underlying issues of a personally distressing nature that raise anxiety levels and contribute to insomnia. I help them cope better with stress during the day to help them sleep at night.
I also...
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Okay I know I'm not the only visual artist with a profile on Bakotopia, let alone in Kern county wanting some exposure for his art work, so all you visual artists out there lets take advantage of Bakotopia and start our own artist community there.
http://bakotopia.com/
Post your work and...
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Are you on myspace?
Well we just wanted to let you all know that we are on myspace too! Please add Bakersfield.com and NewToBakersfield.com to your friends list. Let us know of any cool ideas you might have to make our myspace page better. Thanks!
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Who has had this happen to them or who knows what the process is all about????
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The Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield is up for sale again for $5.6 million. Pacifica Enterprises LLC purchased the historic landmark building for $1 million five years ago, but the company's plan to add condos to the building never materialized and construction stopped halfway through a...
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Bakersfield explosive growth has again placed it on a list of the fastest growing economies in the nation. Bakersfield was ranked 11th in the nation among midsize cities and 47th overall among the nation's 393 largest metropolitan areas in a recent Inc. magazine listing of the best cities...
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I don't drive a car, but that doesn't mean that I like seeing these insanely high gas prices. I get a ride from my parents to and from work and other places, and will start paying them for gas soon.
It now costs over $3 per gallon and experts say were one mishap away from $4 per...
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OK (Drum roll please........)
Here are the final rosters for The 2007 Kern County Senior All-Star Game on June 15th at Dave Fry Field @ 6:00pm!
Congratulations to all these outstanding young ladies and the coaches.
Dave fry field is located by the Sam Lynn Complex on...
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The Bako-centric blogosphere extends way beyond just what's to be found in Bakersfield.com's People community, or even on our sister sites like Bakotopia. That's why this blog was started, after all, to talk about and pass on all the cool stuff happening at the intersection of Bakersfield...
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As a part of our summer internship here at the Californian, we interns decided to start a blog about our experiences both at the newspaper and in the city.
I will start by making a list of things I enjoy about Bakersfield that I do not have in Iowa City:
Roads that are long enough their...
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Here's the best response I've seen to last week's attack on the Bakersfield Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream plant by an employee brandishing a samurai sword:
Why does LA Noir blogger Stephen Blackmoore think the guy did it? Because of the insidious influence of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,...
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Have called all the players, Waiting for 6 to get back to me this weekend. Those I don't hear from will be dropped and the alternates will be contacted. The game is only 2 weeks away. Look for listing on Monday.
Spent the last couple days watching the College World...
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newtobakersfield.com isn't just for people who are new to Bako!
I've been here for 4 years, and I still find things I didn't know about Bako on New To Bakersfield. I think there are a lot of really cool things to check out on there, such as the posting of the gas prices around town. It's always...
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During a late night web surfing session, I stumbled across the site 43 Places. It's a site dedicated to wanderlust and users can share stories and opinions about places they'd like to visit.
So, of course, I had to see what comes up when you search for Bakersfield. Hmm, Crystal...
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Every morning at six AM, my husband and I turn on the TV and tune in to the news while we are getting ready for work. Since we come down the hill from Tehachapi every day, we want to know the weather and the road conditions. We are, of course, especially interested in the conditions on the...
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Bakersfield's biggest band releases a video preview of their soon to be released new CD in July 2007!
KORN!
Check out Jonathan Davis, Fieldy, and the rest of the crew!!
CLICK PICTURE FOR THE HOOK-UP!!
KORN and The Family Values Tour will be making a stop at Bakersfield's Rabobank Arena, on...
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