Known as Rhone Rangers, Paso Robles producers like Saxum, Tablas Creek and TH Cellars forged a path for California Rhone varietals and opened doors for the next generation.

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"Superstore" (Hulu): "Superstore" is a sitcom about a group of strained and mistreated employees working at a multinational retail corporation called "Cloud 9." The sitcom is not just another workplace comedy, however. It's brilliant and practical. Stars such as America Ferrera, Ben Feldman,…

Tahlia Fischer was was only 4 years old when she took care of her first animal. She spotted an injured monarch butterfly behind a planter in her backyard. Realizing its wing was broken, Fischer's first instinct was to care for it. With the help of her mom, Fischer created a safe space inside…

Since 2003, high-achieving high school seniors selected to participate in the Jim Burke Education Foundation’s Dream Builders program, and its year-long sister leadership group Ford Dimension, have been churning out creative and impactful service projects. The Dream Builders' motto is "helpi…

I tried ‘shrooms during quarantine.

The ideal American home usually is based on modern architecture, decor styling and a decent location.

Advocating for your child in local schools can be a daunting challenge for some parents and a battle cry for others. But the goal should be for educators and families to work together to create successful students.

Moving season is right around the corner, and for many people, moving is an experience you only want to do once! However, many helpful tips can make your move a lot more enjoyable. The most important tip is to create a checklist and have a folder on hand. The checklist is to make sure you do…

As the COVID-19 pandemic comes to its natural conclusion, many of us are left with the overwhelming realization that life is precious and have a deep sense of gratitude to those who helped us weather the storm.

Over the years, the traditional definition of a family has changed from a mother, father and children to include stepparents, stepchildren and foster and adopted children.

Families. We all have them — in their many shapes and sizes, hopefully filled with joy much of the time.

Our Glass Cage.

California finally opens up this month, just in time for summer, and I don't know about you, but our household is very excited, especially our teens. I think our family is more excited about this summer than any other because, like most things, we didn't know what we had until it was gone.

For some, losing weight is no easy feat, but it's even more difficult to alter your mentality. Stephanie Santos was one of those people who wanted to introduce a healthy lifestyle in her routine and found more purpose along the way — finding confidence and wanting to help others going throug…

Feeling a craving for something sweet this summer? When you walk into Aunt Mae's Sweet Tooth downtown, it's like walking into a literal candy shop. Every turn you take is a new sweet you want to try. Featured on their menu is a bacon toffee that includes small bits of applewood bacon, Aunt M…

Stiern Veterinary Hospital has continuously served the animal community of Bakersfield since 1938, with only a brief interruption when doctors Walter and Robert Stiern temporarily closed the practice for the duration of World War II in October 1942. They assured their patients in the Oct. 5,…

Concert for the Causes, an outdoor concert benefiting three local nonprofits — League of Dreams, Wounded Heroes Fund and MARE Riding Center — will be held June 5 at Kern County Raceway Park.

If there’s a joint that dazzles its customers, it's Wiki’s Wine Dive & Grill. Known for being one of Bakersfield’s best happy hour and brunch spots, Wiki’s has continued to elevate its menu and business to attract more customers.

The votes are in and the community has spoken! The annual Best OfReaders' Choice Poll showcases the best of the best — from food and shopping to entertainment and services — as decided by those who call Bakersfield home. Even though 2020 saw many changes locally and the pandemic impacted all types of businesses, readers still showed up to honor their favorites around town. This is the Best Of Bakersfield!

Vacation season is right around the corner. For the second straight summer, travelers may have to contend with uncertain circumstances as the world continues to confront the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On a lazy spring day of backyard chores a few years ago at our Las Palmas neighborhood home, an empty clay strawberry pot was in my way. So I decided to paint it. Then another and another, as you can see. The general idea was for a patio motif that caught one’s eye. Subsequently, I thought a…

When you walk inside the Five and Dime Antique Mall inside Woolworth's on 19th Street, you instantly feel as though you've gone back in time.

Buck Owens was a man with a unique sound and iconic discography, so it only makes sense that anything with his name on it stands out.

As spring pops up in Bakersfield, so too do the number of activities available through the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

Sometimes one comment is all it takes to completely shift your goals in life. 

In 1157, poet Thomas Tusser wrote in “A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry,” “Sweet April showers Do spring May flowers.” In our modern way, we say April showers bring May flowers, and since 1938 Log Cabin Florist has been bringing flowers to the community — and not only in May.

When Bakersfield native Beaux Gest Mingus moved to Southern California to study filmmaking nearly 30 years ago, he left a piece of his heart and a wealth of inspiration behind, namely the rich Basque culture that enchanted him in his youth and has made our community world renown.

Our nation's foundation of health needs a major overhaul. As this pandemic unfolds and the “nocebo” effect takes its toll on an already-fragile population, it pushes me to spread positive, valuable and effective information centered around the fact that YOU have more control over your biolog…

I stood outside of the hospital entrance for what felt like forever to pick up my mom from her first surgery at the beginning of her journey with newly diagnosed breast cancer. The day was long, and hospital staff locating a vacant wheelchair was all that stood in the way of me reclaiming my momma.

Josh Connor will always remember his first time scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean.

Homeless for most of his life, Jason Thorwegen understood what it was like to struggle and told himself that he would never be in that situation again.

The Pacific Ocean just got a little closer to us in Bakersfield thanks to the city's newest seafood restaurant, At C Fresh.

It has been said “From our first breath to our last the only thing constant is change.” If that statement holds a thread of truth, then isn’t the ability to adapt an essential part of life?

With roots in the Burgundy region of France, chardonnay’s popularity has made it the world’s most planted grape. It’s the white grape in Champagne and the wines are in demand because they can deliver whatever style you prefer.

The annual Best Of Readers' Choice Poll highlights the best of the best in our community, and I think this came at the perfect time. 

“Wrong Turn (2021)” (YouTube TV): There’s nothing I love more than a good horror film. The “Wrong Turn” franchise is made up of six movies, each movie becoming more predictable than the next, which is one of the reasons why I love watching them.

Similar to others, I was inspired to cook something I saw on TikTok and decided to give this apple and brie grilled cheese sandwich my own twist. Ever since Salty & Sweet made a visit to PorkChop & Bubba's for the November issue, I couldn't stop thinking about their gouda burger. It …

Local Bakersfield theater The Empty Space is putting a twist on its upcoming Shakespearean performance “Bard in Your Yard.”

I think most of us fantasize about having healthy and beautiful looking hair. From our trials and errors with products, some of us can't seem to get it right. With the right stylist and the right products to look for, you can achieve that look. I asked Carie McKay-Rose, a stylist at Sola Sal…

Salty’s BBQ & Catering is an eminent restaurant within the Bakersfield community, though its climb to be one of the city's favorite eatery spots was not an easy journey. 

With open arms, Bakersfield welcomed a new bakery in 2020: the delicious Crumbl Cookies located at The Shops at River Walk. As a cookie lover myself, I had to try what some residents of Bakersfield raved about. 

It is still difficult to fathom that we have just crossed the one-year mark since the novel coronavirus was declared a pandemic. Over the course of the past year, stay-at-home orders have been mandated throughout California. Most of us would have never expected that in April 2021, many would…

Many Americans have questions about COVID-19 vaccines – and rightfully so. There’s lots of information out there, and researchers are learning new details about the virus daily.

Bratcher Home & Design is owned and operated by residential interior designer, Brooke Bratcher. Located at 1219 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, you’ll find yourself in a beautiful showroom stocked with home decor, a design studio filled with textile samples, wood finishes and home furn…

I love pasta, and I recently decided to make some on my own. It's a task I've wanted to do for quite some time, and it turned out to be much easier than I thought! To accompany my fresh pasta, I made a homemade marinara sauce. It's simple, requires few ingredients, many of which you already …