Leather gauntlets slip into place, a golden lasso hangs from the hip and a very iconic tiara is ready for action. Wonder Woman, a symbol of courage and hope for so many, walks tall with her sword and shield along a busy corridor in San Diego.

Meet this year’s Bachelors with these profiles.

Bakersfield Life wanted to find out who the best lawyers are in our area. So, we sent out a poll to local attorneys, asking them who, in their opinion, is the best in each of 19 different specialty areas. Each attorney must be an active could vote just once and could not vote for themselves.…

Preparing for a 5K run isn’t as difficult as it may seem.

A few weeks ago, members of St. Francis Parish Church listened intently as Monsignor Craig Harrison delivered his homily. But something was different at this Mass. Harrison wasn’t at the pulpit. Instead, he appeared in a video projected onto a large screen above the altar, filmed 6,216 miles…

Location: Walter W. Stiern Library at Cal State Bakersfield

As we all know, it is the start of another school year for many children and students. I know far too well how exciting and stressful this time of year can be.

Did you know there are more deaths due to diabetes in Kern County than anywhere else in California?

With the 416 fire raging about 10 miles north of town, Durango had lost some its allure. The normally idyllic town at the foot of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado was filled with smoke and, due to the fire and resulting closure of wilderness areas, offered few of its usually abun…

What many people don’t realize is that Bakersfield is full of opportunity. It offers a supportive community and an affordable cost of living, which allows me to pursue my passions and dreams that would not have been possible had I chose to stay in Los Angeles. A similar story would be told b…

Get ready for an evening of frivolity and charity at the 24th Annual Bakersfield Village Fest Beer Festival. The “Party of the Year” is turning 24, so raise a glass Sept. 8 at the Kern County Museum to the best food and philanthropy our community has to offer.

The beginning of the school year is demanding, especially for new college students. Campuses are much larger than what they are used to. Academic routines change drastically and performance expectations are higher. During this intense time of transition, the freedoms that come with young adu…

What is the best way to choose the right options for prostate cancer treatment?

By Jennifer Olague

Community philanthropy comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Even though he doesn’t play baseball, the best way to describe what Cameron Roberson brings to the Bakersfield College football team would be to use hardball vernacular.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to every community it serves.

Each year, the School of Business and Public Administration at CSU Bakersfield honors an individual who contributes to the enhancement and promotion of the local business climate, exhibits the highest ethical standards and personal integrity and gives back to the community. Established in 19…

When Benjamin Brundage moved to Havilah in 1865, he had no clue he would preside over California’s first water war.

The art of tailgating is more than just a party of fans and nonfans alike getting together to barbecue before the start of sporting events. It’s a way to bring the community together.

The clock is ticking for couples who are throwing in the marital towel. Alimony, also known as spousal support, will no longer be tax-deductible for those signing divorce or separation agreements after 2018. This change is conceivably costly for the spouse paying alimony since tax savings ca…

The last Buick station wagon to roll off the assembly line was the 1996 Roadmaster Estate. It was more than 18 feet long, weighed well over two tons and handled like an aircraft carrier. The only things the 2018 Buick Regal TourX has in common with its massive forefather is the Buick namepla…

It’s not often that two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees share the same Bakersfield stage.

When attending other weddings, Spencer Shoemaker found that good food is one of the most enjoyable parts of the day, regardless of whether it’s “fancy” or not.

It is no secret that obesity has spread throughout Kern County at a rate much higher than other surrounding areas.

Father of the National Parks, John Muir, once said, “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”

Established in 1952, the Petroleum Club relocated to Stockdale Tower off California Avenue around 2003. This 12th-story spot is well-known for its fine dining amid astonishing panoramic views.

On April 21, 1866, the county of Kern was created, named after the Kern River, which got its name from John C. Fremont in honor of his topographer Edward M. Kern.

It was a week before the start of the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft and Matt Arnold was spending nearly every minute of his time preparing for the big three-day event. The Milwaukee Brewers vice president and assistant general manager was lucky to get four hours of sleep a night as he wor…

A museum is so much more than a building full of dusty artifacts. It is the keeper of a community’s memories.

By Alexia Svejda

Jacob Alatorre’s value to the Cal State Bakersfield men’s soccer team isn’t something that can be measured accurately by looking at a stat sheet.

When my husband and I first moved to Bakersfield from Los Angeles, we felt the need to defend this town to friends, family and pretty much anyone who had never been here before – and even sometimes to those who had.

Insurance is jokingly compared to lugging around an umbrella. It’s a pain to carry, but you sure are glad when you need it. With seemingly unlimited options, insurance can be complicated. Below are some policies you don’t want to be without.

For those of you who have not been to one of Bakersfield’s originals, you have to go to Pyrenees – like, now.

Among all the lifelong, soul-searching journeys we humans go on, we’re all looking for a place to call home at the end of the day.

Entering its sixth year, the 20 Under 40 People to Watch continues to showcase the rising stars of our community. They are proof that age is just a number and that anything can be achieved with the right mindset, a positive attitude and a never-say-never approach.

As a meat-and-potatoes guy (double meat, double potatoes whenever possible), I’m no expert when it comes to healthy dining. I am, however, keen on flavor.

The month of July is all about the harvesting of tomatoes.

The mission of the Kern County Beauty Pageant for the past 10 years has been “furthering the educational goals of women in Kern County.”

Izzy and the Fins is a band that almost never was.

Kern County’s 20 Under 40 People to Watch are trailblazing paths for a bright future. These spirited individuals seem to make all the right moves. Life’s decades tend to dictate the moves we should make, especially when it comes to money. If you had a map of the financial moves you should ta…

Following a knee injury in October, which sidelined me from cycling, my good genes weren’t enough to prevent tight jeans.

Do you know your cholesterol levels? Do you know what your cholesterol levels mean to you and your health?

As the sun set behind the hills alongside Breckenridge Road, bursts of laughter interrupted the sounds of grazing cattle.

When it comes to food and mood, you really are what you eat.