Renegade Rip

Anti-Semitism or a 'horrible misunderstanding'?

Administration to take no action against student accused of racism

By Victor Garcia

The Jewish Defense League wants a Bakersfield College student punished for alleged anti-Semitism. However, the student, Isaiah Perez, president of the Democratic Club, who says he is of Jewish descent, maintains he is not anti-Semitic but is politically opposed to the government of Israel.

Rhetorical missiles fly at 'Bluest Eye' board meeting

By Seth Nidever

When someone says "God will hold you in derision" to the Kern High School District's board of trustees, you know something unusual is going on.

'If she was your friend there was nothing she wouldn't do for you'

Longtime BC employee remembered as straight talker and loyal co-worker

By Barry Lipson

"Standing Room Only" is a phrase usually reserved for Broadway musicals and rock concerts. In this case, however, it referred to the memorial service for a much beloved former Bakersfield College employee. Calvary Chapel of Bakersfield was filled beyond capacity Feb.