Broadway in Bakersfield is back with show-stopping vengeance for its 2018-2019 season. Get a taste of the Big Apple without the bitter cold and join the world-class Broadway ensembles and musicians performing the American classics “Jersey Boys” and “The Wizard of Oz” at the Rabobank Theater …

As December fades with the sunset and January looms over the horizon, we enter a time filled with optimism and promise, eyes filled with hope at the thought of fresh starts and new beginnings.

For anyone who lives in Kern County, coccidioidomycosis is an unfortunate concern. It goes by several names: San Joaquin Valley fever, California fever, desert rheumatism or most commonly, Valley fever.

Houseplants do more than look pretty and add to our home decor.

Cycling is truly the most efficient form of transportation.

When it comes to maintaining healthy weight and promoting good heart health, a slogan associated with a popular brand of candy is ironically the best approach.

It’s too bad we don’t come with instruction manuals for how to take care of our bodies – what to eat, how much should we sleep, how much and what kind exercise, foods to avoid, foods we should crave, supplements to take, etc.

If you want to get Tim Terrio to do something, tell him it’s not possible. That’s what motivated him to go to college, even though his parents and high school counselor didn’t think it was a viable option for him.

The goal of the Kern High School District, Bakersfield College and CSU Bakersfield is simple, yet difficult to achieve: create opportunities for every student to be successful and encourage a college-going culture in Kern County.

The new year is here and with it comes reflecting on the year past and setting new goals for the future.

With winter squarely upon us, most of the sports action taking place in Kern County has moved indoors.

At least three times a month, Melissa Salazar leashes her yellow Labrador Drew and Staffordshire-terrier mix Scarlett and they meet with members of Hoffmann Hospice’s weekly Children and Teen Grief Support group.

“Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

Making and breaking New Year’s resolutions seem to be an annual ritual. Let’s face it – sticking to lofty goals can be challenging, especially when financial resolutions are involved. Here are 10 easy, manageable tips to help boost your finances in 2019.

The Fog Run celebrates its 30th anniversary on Jan. 5 at Lake Ming. The annual event, sponsored by the Probation Auxiliary County of Kern, raises funds for at-risk youth, as well as the Alliance Against Family Violence.

Throughout the holiday season (and, let’s face it, in everyday life), keeping those extra pounds off can be hard with holiday treats and other highly caloric snacks lying around. Self-control and proper portion control are essential and incorporating healthier snack options can help you main…

Aileen Saucedo is a local Bakersfield realtor whose lifestyle change not only changed her health, but changed the Bakersfield health-food scene.

Baking for the holidays does not come easy. Following a recipe or baking from scratch can be a tall task to follow.

The farmhouse style is popular in Bakersfield with the advent of DIY “fixer upper” television shows like Chip and Joanna Gaines. Michelle Hardt, owner of Hardt Construction Services along with her husband Tim, recently answered questions for Bakersfield Life Magazine about this local trend.

1. Change your furnace filter

“Can I ask you a personal question? Why MADD?”

Meccano M.A.X. Robot - 1

In this season of giving, charitable gifts may bear the brunt of tax reform. Changes in the law will reduce the number of taxpayers who benefit from their charitable tax deductions. While most give to charity for reasons other than tax incentives, the deduction allows folks to give a little …

Imagine walking into a home decorated with white winter fantasies that surpass all your Christmas dreams and would make Santa Claus blush with envy. Take a step back – you’re in a home in Bakersfield.

The holidays can either be a massive stress or a source of joy.

Kern Community Foundation was created as a liaison between local philanthropists and nonprofits.

The holiday shopping hype is upon us and in today’s retail environment, we can find pretty much find anything we need through e-commerce. Maybe this year you’ve decided to take a break from the Black Friday crowds and want something more than clicking away on some website? We want to tell yo…

Kids in Kern County go without the holiday excitement and joy of the season each and every year. As families continue to face financial struggles, they are unable to provide Christmas gifts, even the smallest ones.

While the start of autumn brought cooler weather to Kern County, it certainly didn’t cool down the sports action around the Golden Empire.

It’s late into the evening and Ken Burdick is hunched over, cynical, gruff and miserly, the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s become cold and distant, a self-imposed loneliness the byproduct of death and keeping others at bay. Christmas brings him nothing but negative memories and h…

Kern County is known for its generosity. When called upon to provide for the needs of the community, companies and individuals alike rise to the occasion. While Give Big Kern is a well-known annual event, there are ways to contribute year-round to help sustain our local nonprofits.

For many, the holidays are a stressful time of the year. Add to that a move to a new neighborhood or the extra tightening of the family budget and things will definitely not feel a lot like Christmas.

In an age where technology has all but kicked bound books to the curb, there are artisans fighting the resistance, celebrating the lost art of restoration, one leather spine at a time. Most conservation-trained bookbinders work in museums, large libraries and academic institutions. But scatt…

Dietary fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods that moves food and liquids through our body. It is commonly referred to as “roughage” and aides our body to dispose of waste through the aid of our digestive system. Without it, we commonly feel bloated, full or constipated and are unabl…

Nina Ha racing at the new Track House in Bakersfield. 

Better Bowls

Simple, fresh ingredients often make the best dishes. The pad thai served at Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar is the recipe of head chef Preeda Piamfa’s mother. This recipe is more than 75 years old. When his mother was a teen, she opened a store in Thailand that only served this dish – that’s how g…

Muertos Kitchen & Lounge 

The straw bale is a common fall decor item found on front porches and yards across Bakersfield. But they also have another use. They can be used as a gardening container.

Garage, low-fi and indie.

Don your finest suit or gown and join the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Nov. 10 for “Romantic Classics,” a night of music that will elevate any night on the town.

A cozy, makeshift haven is tucked away in a corner on the Bakersfield College campus. Near the not-so-up-to-date campus center lies an approximate 750-square foot lounge full of veteran students.

Before tax reform, employees could potentially write off work-related expenses that were not reimbursed by their employer. Those deductions have been chopped along with several other “miscellaneous itemized deductions” as Congress attempts to simplify your tax reporting. The main argument is…