If you're looking for free fireworks this Independence Day, look no further than Bright House Networks Amphitheatre. The Fourth at River Walk -- Independence Day Celebration will take place from 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 4, Ed Dorsey, the...
Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: GAY MARRIAGE: Mixed emotions in Kern County when it comes to the rulings on gay marriage by the US Supreme Court. Though wedding bells may be weeks away, same-sex couples and their...
Californian columnist Lois Henry reiterated her stance on the sanctions against Bakersfield College's football program, and the county's new approach to handling feral cats, on "First Look with Scott Cox." Listen to Henry's discussion...
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Williamson talked about current issues facing the public and department Wednesday on "First Look with Scott Cox." Simulcast host Scott Cox asked the chief what he tells people to make them feel better,...
The public will have a chance to see -- for free-- talented junior tennis players from throughout the West in a two-day event at Stockdale Country Club. It takes place this Friday and Saturday, said Hank Pfister, director of tennis and...
Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: BC SANCTIONS: A local college will appeal to a higher power. Bakersfield College officials have announced that the Southern California Football Association has denied the college's...
Everything from the sanctions against Bakersfield College's athletic program to quality of life issues was fair game in a roundtable discussion on "First Look with Scott Cox" Tuesday. Simulcast host Scott Cox said the Southern California...
Bakersfield Life has partnered with personal matchmaking service California Singles for Bakersfield's Most Eligible Bachelors & Bachelorettes. "We are looking for eight bachelors, eight bachelorettes," speciality publications coordinator...
Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: BPD MOTORCYCLES: You'll soon be seeing fewer Bakersfield cops on motorcycles. Bakersfield police are doing away with all but a few of their motorcycles in response to crashes in...
A report that sharply criticized many teacher education programs across the country, including those in the Cal State University system, was a hot topic on "First Look with Scott Cox" on Monday. Californian education reporter Courtenay...
"First Look with Scott Cox" executive producer Louis Amestoy and Jamie Butow, The Californian's community engagement coordinator, talked about all things social media Monday morning. Butow said she tested out the new Instagram video app...
Lead stories from "First Look with Scott Cox's" Big 6: OFFICER--INVOLVED SHOOTING: An officer-involved shooting sends a man to a Bakersfield hospital. It happened Sunday at 6:15 p.m.near a house in the 3300 block of Pioneer Drive in east...
Oh, what you don't know about ostriches. David Brust, whose uncle founded the Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, shared facts Friday on "First Look with Scott Cox." The ranch is celebrating its 21st anniversary. "Ostriches are remarkable animals...

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