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Two Bakersfield restaurant-bars shut down last week by county health inspectors have been cleared to reopen. Amestoy's has confirmed it is now open. McMurphy's could not be reached.
In the classic tale of Jekyll and Hyde, two distinct personalities clash, to the ruin of all involved. But when it comes to putting together a theatrical production — like “Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical,” opening Friday at Ovation Theatre — it's all about harmony.
Bakersfield resident Manuel Solis spent five bucks Tuesday in hopes of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, which had grown to $900 million by Wednesday.
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — With stunned faces and tears, residents of hard-hit Mexico Beach returned home for the first time Wednesday about a week after Hurricane Michael hit to find pieces of their lives scattered across the sand and a community altered.
When defending NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion Top Fuel champion Jim Young rolled in Bakersfield a couple of days ago, he had a bit more than just his dragster in a semi trailer.
Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball coach Rod Barnes knows no one will spend the buildup to the first game of the season talking to him about the high expectations for his team in the conference or his players that have established themselves as some of the top ones in the Western Athleti…
A man convicted of killing his estranged wife’s lover and attempting to kill his wife was sentenced to 80 years and four months to life in prison on Wednesday.
Halloween is only one day but all good parents know the spooky fun — and costumed appearances — run through October. The whole family can get into the spirit by heading out to California Living Museum, which is hosting its Boo at the Zoo on Saturday and Sunday.
Demolition work began next to The Dome on Wednesday, one day after the city of Bakersfield issued a demo permit to the historically notable property's new owner.
An employee of the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department has accused Planning Director Lorelei Oviatt of years of bullying and abusive behavior toward himself and other staff at the department.
Patriots beat Rams 25-15, 25-21, 25-20.
When it comes to local theater, especially Stars, it's go big or go home. That's why the Chester Avenue theater is hosting "Startacular" on Saturday, a benefit for the BMT/Stars organization and its mission to provide quality theatre and arts education in Kern County.
Bishop Armando X. Ochoa is working with a review board to determine what information the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno may release about area priests accused of sexual misconduct, including the possibility of publicly identifying those priests by name.
October has already been packed full of autumnal events, but not many of them can boast a both fun and free time like Hart Park After Dark.
A new community pocket park opens Oct. 26 in an underserved area of east Bakersfield. Children First, the Bakersfield-based nonprofit that built the park, will own and maintain it.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to $900 million.
The grande dame of pipe organs in Bakersfield needs some TLC.
For those who don't think we have enough frozen yogurt options in town, here's the latest twist. International chain Menchie's Frozen Yogurt just opened its first Bakersfield shop Tuesday in northwest Bakersfield.
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has gotten two new female African elephants.
The Wylie and May Louise Jones Gallery at Bakersfield College is gearing up for its latest exhibit, "Collector," which opens Thursday.
Is romance dead? It shouldn't be in your writing. When it comes to sex, love, and relationships, if you’re willing to write about yours, you can profit from it.
When it comes to well-known characters on a bike, a few spring to mind: Elliott from "E.T.", the kids from "Stranger Things," Pee-Wee on his eponymous big adventure, the kid from that "Paperboy" video game or, alternately, the time-traveling characters from the comic "Paper Girls."
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools has contracted with a third-party agency to conduct an audit of an out-of state-bank account opened by the former business manager of the Taft Union High School District.
A man police was looking for in connection to a carjacking in September was found to have already been in custody for an unrelated offense.
Don't be koi — there's plenty to see at this weekend's Bakersfield Fall Home Show. That includes the decorative fish, as well as home decor, electronics, specialty items and even collectibles at the Old Time Peddler's Faire, also taking place at the Kern County Fairgrounds.
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On Oct. 25, Friendship House Community Center will host its annual Mixer & More fundraiser at Metro Galleries in downtown Bakersfield.
You'd think that with stocks still up for the year and the new tax law smiling on big earners, the financial community would be gung-ho for Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. But it's not. For the first time in a good while, Wall Street is giving more in direct donations to Democrat…
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