A place to call home

Robert Mullen, Reporter
April 3, 2013

By Robert Mullen Reporter I was born in Bakersfield. I was raised here for most of my life and even after I moved up to Frazier Park, Bakersfield was still home, and I still visited just about every other week. I was incredibly excited moving back here for college and still feel right in this city, as... Read more »

‘Rincon’ delivers true Cuban flavor

Martin Chang, Editor in Chief
March 14, 2013

For those in Bakersfield looking for a piece of Cuban culture there is local restaurant Rincon Cubano. Rincon Cubano has been open for about eight months. It is a family run restaurant that serves mainly Cuban food, but also serves some Mexican dishes. The owner, Releydis Andreu, describes Cuban food... Read more »

Bakersfield Comic Con

Robin Shin, Photographer
November 15, 2012

A collection of clips and interviews from the Bakersfield Comic Con.

An American Barber

Omar Oseguera, Photo and Multimedia Editor
September 19, 2012

Lumpy Painter is a barber at True Grit in downtown Bakersfield. He has been cutting hair for over 10 years. Watch as he reflects on his career.

At least we’re not Fresno

Nate Perez, Reporter
May 2, 2012

I am so sick and tired of hearing people from Fresno talk bad about Bakersfield, as if Fresno is any better to begin with. Both Bakersfield and Fresno are equally as bad. Which one is worse? Fresno. I’ve overheard conversations between non-natives of the central valley compare Fresno and Bakersfield,... Read more »