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California Pizza Kitchen is offering a new promotion to get customers to try its new menu items.
With the CPK Adventure Card, customers will receive 20 percent off new menu items. These items include four types of pizzas and the Moroccan Chicken Salad.
The card can be used over and over...
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Mesa Marin Chevron, 11101 Highway 178, will sell regular unleaded gas for 99 cents from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday to the first 100 customers to roll in.
There will be a 10-gallon limit per car.
The new Groove 99.3 will be there with music and giveaways, and Ralph Bailey, of 1560 KNZR, will broadcast...
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Tuesday is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s as the ice cream company celebrates its 31st annual giveaway at all locations — including the one at East Hills Mall’s food court.
Dessert lovers can pick up a free scoop between noon and 8 p.m. The company expects to give out 2...
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. is giving customers a 15 percent discount on Wednesday, April 15 in honor of Tax Day, according to the restaurant.
“In the current economic climate, everyone deserves a break and that’s exactly what P.F. Chang’s is providing with our Tax...
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Albertsons unveiled a “refund rewards” program Thursday that offers up to 10 percent additional value to shoppers who buy grocery gift cards in increments of $250 or $300.
The program runs Sunday through April 15.
Customers can purchase the cards at the stores’ customer...
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Calling all chicken eaters.
This Friday, Feb. 27, Chick-fil-A is giving away 10,000 sandwiches.
The deal kicks off at 10:30 a.m., company folks say. One per customer.
The new restaurant is at the northeast corner of Stockdale Highway and California Avenue.
Can't make it Friday? Check out...
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Here's a deal from the folks at Hearst Castle:
Hearst Castle® Announces Multiple Tour Discount
SAN SIMEON, CA – Effective immediately through May 14, 2009, visitors to Hearst Castle, while booking either an Experience Tour or Evening Tour can purchase a second tour and receive...
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A plethora of deals reported by the AP:
By The Associated Press
Just in case massive markdowns aren’t enough to convince shoppers to fork over cash for presents on Black Friday, some retailers are hoping to woo shoppers with freebies and coupons. Friday is the traditional start of the...
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... so it's a good thing reporter John Cox found some places selling it for that and close to it.
Find other cheap gas on our map.
Good gas finds, anyone?
Help your neighbors here ...
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The Mervyns liquidation sales are now up to 50 percnt off original prices, according to sign holders (and wearers) along California Avenue.
Just passing it along.
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The folks at Ben & Jerry’s say that “democracy never tasted so sweet!”
So they’re offering a free scoop of ice cream from 5 to 8 p.m. on Election Day, after you’ve voted.
Just go by the only Kern County location, at 3000 Mall View Road at the food court inside...
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No? Then you're behind!
Starbucks will give a free tall cup of brewed coffee on Tuesday to anyone who votes. One cup per customer; it's on the honor system, a company spokeswoman tells us.
Read about the deal here.
Watch the "If you vote, Starbucks buys you coffee" commercial.
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I've noticed a definite upswing in the number of stores handing out coupons.
Friday night at Dress Barn, after spending $10, the clerk gave me a coupon for 20 percent off a regularly priced item now through Nov. 15.
At Michael's craft store, after just spending $3, I got a coupon for 40 percent...
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A little liquidation sale update:
On Thursday folks at Linens-N-Things sent a press release saying they had sales of up to 30 percent off original prices.
I was at the Rosedale Highway location this weekend and some items were 40 percent off.
Also, they're not taking checks — cash and...
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Linens-N-Things is holding liquidation sales at all 371 of its stores in the United States, according to the joint venture group running the store closing sales.
For now, merchandise is being sold at up to 30 percent off.
The stores have more than $1 billion worth of merchandise to move, the...
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Reporter Jenny Shearer writes today about rising food prices.
Specifically, she found that food prices for items prepared at home were 7.6 percent higher in September than during the same period in 2007, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Jenny talked to everyone from a woman who grew...
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The average person plans to spend $66.54 on Halloween this year, up a tad from $64.82 from a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation.
And more people plan to celebrate — 64.5 percent of the population compared to 58.7 last year.
Folks at NRF are suggesting that maybe...
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Home Depot plans to cut prices on about 1,200 items beginning this week, and roll out the cuts over the course of three weeks, according to reports from The Associated Press.
The AP says the reductions will range from 5 to 50 percent, but store executives couldn't say what the...
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Scared by the thought of comng up with enough money to send the kids to college? Check out this press release:
Free College Funding Workshop
One financial goal that most parents share is a college education for their children. With college costs increasing at a faster rate than general...
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Are you ready for digital TV broadcasts? Reporter Courtenay Edelhart did a full story on what to expect.
Bottom line: You can get coupons to help with the cost. Here are the details from Courtenay:
Every U.S. household is eligible to receive up to two coupons worth $40 each toward the purchase...
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It seems that every year when the fair rolls around, people speculate that businesses and restaurants in town don't get as much traffic. Everyone's at the fair, or so the theory goes. I've always wondered if it's true.
But sometimes restaurants and businesses DO run ads with words such as...
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Haven't heard yet? The Kern County Fair opens Wednesday, and our reporters have all the details.
Cheapskate blog readers already know you can get in free from 3 to 5 p.m. just this Wednesday, Sept. 17, on opening day. Two hours only!
Beyond that, it's easy to spend lots fast at...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the local museums:
Smithsonian offers free day at two county museums
Doors to both the Kern County Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art will open free of charge on Sept. 27, for “Museum Day,” presented by Smithsonian...
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One of Kern County's biggest events of the year offers a chance to get in FREE.
It's the Kern County Fair, of course, and from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, you can walk in for free.
That's the start of the fair's 12-day of run.
Courtesy of the fair, here are the highlights for the...
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As you may have heard, Log Cabin Florist in downtown Bakersfield is giving away a dozen roses, or 20,000 total, until they're gone.
The florist is at 800 19th St.
The idea is you should share the joy of flowers and friendship by passing along 11 of the roses to others — friends,...
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A Thursday-to-Thursday (and sometimes beyond) listing of free or inexpensive things to do, courtesy of the entertainment team.
SATURDAY (Aug. 23)
Circle of Hope Community Event, celebrating the grand opening of the second Hope Christian Stores; with vendors collecting clothing, baby items,...
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I've passed by the Oroweat Bakery Outlet at 222 Oak St. many times and not given it much thought. Saturday, I was curious.
I ended up spending $7.27 and walked out with four items that would have cost at least $16.50 elsewhere, according to my price checks. (One item was the raspberry danish...
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A Thursday-to-Thursday listing of free or inexpensive things to do, with thanks to our entertainment team:
Thursday, Aug. 14
Summer Fun Day: Splish Splash Safari, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave. $2; children under 3 are free. Hot dog lunch available for $3. 852-5000....
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When you're watching your dollars, you're probably also watching how many ounces or gallons you're getting in that yogurt container of milk jug.
One friend of mine commented that cereal boxes were getting smaller while the price held steady. Another noticed a few brands of ice cream were...
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Last Rites
Can the Condors save baseball in Bakersfield?
So is this the end of minor league baseball in Bakersfield? If I were in Vegas, I’d be putting a few bucks on Sam Lynn Ball Park being vacant come April 1.
But there might be an unlikely player in saving baseball. Who? How about an...
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Last night I bought three winter dresses for the grand total of $16.09 with tax.
They were originally tagged for $89, $99 and $109, although I would have waited until they went on sale for about $45 each or done without.
The occasion? The store closing sale at the Gottschalks (former Harris...
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Reporter Courtenay Edelhart writes that Leather Town at Valley Plaza is going out of business as of Aug. 31.
In the meantime, clothing and accessories are on clearance.
The store's at the east end of the mall, near JC Penney.
(Don't say we didn't tell you!)
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Our good friends on the entertainment team share this:
A Thursday-to-Thursday listing of free or inexpensive things to do.
THURSDAY (Aug. 7)
Concerts by The Fountain, with J.J. Brown, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace,
9000 Ming Ave.
FRIDAY (Aug. 8)
Jazz Concerts, enjoy performances from...
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In these penny-pinching times, have you ever thought about buying a refurbished computer? Is it worth it?
SmartMoney.com has a good story about what to look for and ask about if you're thinking about buying one from a manufacturer or third party.
Me? I'm happy with my completely new laptop I...
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Looking for an inexpensive activity for your family tonight?
Head over to Tradewinds Park, 5510 Beach Rose Drive, for a free showing of "Ratatouille" at dusk.
Now the question — what's dusk? There was some quick banter about that on a radio station this morning, and the thought...
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PartyWorks, the stor at 4440 N. Ming Ave. that says it's "closing forever," is boasting sales of up to 90 percent off original prices.
As we've previously reported, the store, next to Food Maxx, is closing after 15 years in business.
Last day: Aug. 10.
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Just when you think maybe you've figured out how to save on gas ... maybe your methods don't really work, or worse yet, damage your car.
SmartMoney.com busts some of the ideas in a piece called "4 gas-saving deals that rarely pay off."
Here's another good one: "Top 5 cheap ways...
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Russo’s Books, the city’s only independent book store chain, is closing its downtown location at 1416 17th St. after 12 years in business.
The store in the Haberfelde Building is liquidating all its merchandise. The owner said in the slow economy, there just wasn't enough business to...
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Western Warehouse is closing its only Bakersfield store, which is departing Valley Plaza Mall effective Sept. 30.
The seller of western apparel, cowboy hats, belts and boots is holding a “total liquidation sale,” according to signs throughout the store. Posters on exterior windows...
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News from reporter Courtenay Edelhart:
After 15 years, party supply store PartyWorks is going out of business.
Owner Rob Fox said the store lost its lease, and “the economy is just too unpredictable to move the store to another location.”
The store is best known for transforming...
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Here's a "raw report" press release from the folks at Coke and NASCAR:
ATLANTA, July 1, 2008 – For members of the Coca-Cola Racing Family, each victory in a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ race is traditionally followed by a thirst-quenching chug of an ice cold Coke Zero in the...
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You're not driving and talking on your cell phone without a hands-free device, are you?
The law requiring drivers age 18 and over to use a hands-free device while driving went into effect today. (Those under 18 aren't allowed to talk on cell phones will driving at all.)
Reporter John Cox...
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One of the news staffers rented a movie at Blockbuster over the weekend and found out the current prices were $2 a day for a new release and $1 for an older title.
He let us know, and reporter Courtenay Edelhart checked it out with the company. Turns out Bakersfield is a test market for this...
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The last time I said anything about IHOP, a bunch of bloggers protested, saying they don't like the food. Fair enough.
When you're looking for inexpensive breakfast — say with a large group or a family — it can be a great deal. And right now the Rosedale Highway location and the one...
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It's sale time at J.C. Penney.
One deal the store is running right now is buy one, get the second one for 88 cents, on all kinds of items.
I can be skeptical of that — who wants two of the same shirt or shoes? Or, alternately, is the price of the first item so high that a second...
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You gotta love this headline: Jack Feels Your (Gas) Pain!
That comes to us today from the PR folks at Jack in the Box, who want you to know they're handing out two free regular tacos on June 26 to any customer who brings in a gas receipt. (No copies! No cheating!)
"The rising...
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Check out the $5 Outback Steakhouse coupon in today's Californian.
It's for $5 off a Summer Days Aussie Graves entree with a minimum purchase of $25.
It's good Mondays through Thursdays, through Aug. 19.
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I was just reading a story from one of our news services that offered tips for throwing nice, yet reasonably priced birthday parties for children.
It pitched advice you've probably heard before — hold a party at home, pick a simple activity to keep children busy like staging a play with...
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Here’s a penny-saving trick for those of us who absolutely MUST have our regular non-fat, half-caf, Venti latte — or maybe an iced, double-mocha blended coffee drink from Starbucks.
If you’re a card-carrying “member” of Barnes & Noble bookstore on California...
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Even the folks at the California Living Museum know economic times are tough. Check out this "raw report" press release:
In an attempt to help in difficult economic times, the California Living Museum (CALM) will offer a monthly Kids Free Day at CALM on the last Saturday of the...
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