For more than a decade, school art teachers from around Kern County choose artwork made by their students to be exhibited in the Panorama Invitational at Bakersfield College's Jones Gallery. These young artists see their work in a professional venue and the artwork their peers are making fro…
The almond bloom was out in full force in Bakersfield on Thursday, and plenty of visitors made their way to an almond field off of Coffee Road to take in the sights, smells and beautiful weather. The bloom, which is typically short-lived, is one of the Central Valley's top sights to behold.
The Bakersfield Open got underway on Tuesday at Bakersfield Country Club. The professional golf tournament will continue through Thursday, with over 140 competitors expected in the field.
Kern County expected to get significant increase in COVID-19 vaccines, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom during Monday press conference in Arvin.
Meal distributions continued in the Kern High School District on Thursday at Highland High School. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, KHSD has been providing free pickup meals to its students. All families with children ages 2 to 18 are encouraged to pick up meals from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Monday …
The fruits of Measure J are apparent at Bakersfield College. Kern County voters approved the $502.8 million Measure J bond in November 2016, and BC received $415 million for various improvement and construction projects across campus.
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It was a blustery day throughout the southern San Joaquin Valley on Wednesday. The weather was part of a winter storm that touched various parts of the state.
Bakersfield's AHL team hasn't played a game since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in mid-March. That's about the change with the 2021 season set to get underway next week.
Heavy snow hit the Grapevine and the Sierra Nevada foothills near Tehachapi on Sunday night and during the day Monday. More is expected to come later this week.
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President Joe Biden says “democracy has prevailed” in a country reeling amid a pandemic and a violent melee two weeks ago at the U.S. Capitol. In his first remarks as president, Biden said Wednesday that his swearing-in marks a day of “history and hope.”
Hours from inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden paused on what might have been his triumphal entrance to Washington Tuesday evening to mark instead the national tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic with a moment of collective grief for Americans lost.
Contact tracers are working at the Kern County Fairgrounds as Kern County Public Health Services ramps up to offer COVID019 vaccines at the site.
The Children First and The Hub of Bakersfield's Day of Service celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Volunteers met at the David Nelson Pocket Park and took part in three service projects: a cleanup day in east Bakersfield, painting the second phase of the Bloom Mural under the Beale Ov…
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Hospital administrators have worked feverishly in recent weeks to stretch staff and resources to keep up with an influx of patients brought on by the COVID-19 surge. Meanwhile, they've also made plans for how to distribute treatment in the event of a worst-case scenario, in which demand for …
A lively but short-lived winter storm bathed many parts of the Tehachapi Valley in a blanket of winter white powder Monday morning. Starting a little after midnight, rain and snow showers commenced. Accumulations of snowfall remaining on the ground could be measured in mere centimeters.
It’s time for those 2020 Christmas trees to be recycled.
Californian staff photographer Alex Horvath is in the trenches every day capturing images from the community. Here were some of his favorite photos from 2020.
Residents of the M Street Navigation Center celebrated the holiday season on Tuesday with a meal from Nov’s Soul Spot. Menu items included ham, green beans, mac and cheese, dinner rolls and dessert. According to a news release from Community Action Partnership of Kern, Tuesday was an opportu…
The MLKcommUNITY Initiative held its December food giveaway at its new headquarters, the Kenya Community Center at 1627 Virginia Avenue. According to the Initiative's founder Arleana Waller, 17,000 pounds of food was provided at the drive-thru event and over 500 boxes were handed out — Walle…
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Wreaths Across America returned to Bakersfield National Cemetery on Saturday in a slightly different format with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic and public safety guidelines currently in place. There was no on-site ceremony this year, rather a 9 a.m. virtual ceremony was held on the Wreaths…
Adventist Health Bakersfield vaccinated 30 employees that care for or have direct contact with COVID-19 patients on Friday. The long-anticipated local arrival of the vaccines came on Thursday, and they were dispersed to local hospitals’ most critical staff. Adventist held its vaccinations at…
Hospitals in Kern County received their first shipments of COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday. Adventist Health, Kern Medical Dignity Health and Heart Hospital all confirmed Thursday morning that the long-awaited arrival of the vaccines has happened. Earlier this week, the Kern County Public …
The Bakersfield Police Department recognized its 2020 Law Enforcement Training Academy Class on Thursday morning. Fourteen officers were honored during the ceremony, which was held at the Westside Substation on Buena Vista Road. The Bakersfield Police Department said it’s thankful for Measur…
Local law enforcement had the Christmas spirit in mind Wednesday, providing food baskets to families in need. The Bakersfield Police Department and Kern County Sheriff’s Office joined forces for the 36th annual event, delivering 500 Christmas food baskets to families in Kern. Deputies and of…
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West High's Ryan Mathews caps the scoring in a 53-28 victory over Tulare Union in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game at Bob Mathias Field in Tulare. Mathews finished with 250 yards rushing and six touchdowns.
West High junior linebacker Juan Zamora returns interception for a touchdown to open the scoring in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game against Tulare Union. The Vikings won 53-28.
West High senior Princeton McCarty injures his knee on a punt return, early in the first quarter of the 2005 Central Section Division II title game against Tulare Union.
West High junior Ryan Mathews goes 60 yards to give the Vikings a 14-7 lead late in the first quarter in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game against Tulare Union.
West High senior Cartez Donald with the interception to set up a TD run by Daron Mackey in the fourth quarter of the 2005 Central Section Division II title game against Tulare Union.
West high fullback Daron Mackey busts up the middle for a 20-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings a 40-21 lead with 8:53 left in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship against Tulare Union. West won 53-28.
West High works fake punt to perfection against Tulare Union. Vikings quarterback/punter Corey Davisson finds Shaun Herbst for 30-yard gain, and first down in the third quarter of 2005 Central Section Division II championship at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare
Juggling interception by West High's A.J. Jefferson in 2005 Central Section Division II football championship. Jefferson returned the interception for an apparent turnover, but he was ruled to have been down earlier in the return.
The final play followed by West High's celebration after the Vikings defeated Tulare Union 53-28 in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare.
The light up the night menorah lighting was held Sunday evening at Chabad of Bakersfield. The annual holiday celebration also featured Hanukkah doughnuts, hot latkes and live music. The event took place outside in the center's parking lot, with attendees remaining in their cars due to COVID-…
The 37th annual Bakersfield Toy Run and Canned Food Drive began Friday and will last through Sunday at Bakersfield Harley-Davidson, 35089 Merle Haggard Drive. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toy Run is being held as a three-day drive-thru event. Donors are asked to bring one unwrapped …
Bakersfield city firefighters demonstrate the dangers of a Christmas tree fire on Thursday.
The official video for Liberty's "Tattoo"
In first home game in over nine months, the Roadrunners win 94-43.
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Thomas Anton, a lawyer with Thomas Anton & Associates, spoke to local restaurant owners Friday afternoon at Salty's BBQ & Catering in southwest Bakersfield about legal action to possibly allow them to continue serving customers during the pandemic.
Positive Cases Among Kern Residents:102,998
Deaths: 826
Recovered Residents: 36,658
Number of Negative Tests: 330,313
Number of Pending Tests*: 470
Updated: 02/26/2021. Source: Kern County Public Health Services Department
*As reported by community healthcare providers.
