Prior to finding his calling in photography, Joe was a Division 1 NCAA student-athlete. While at Cal State, Northridge, Joe was named to the Big Sky All-Academic Team, and received the "Varsity N Award" for academic excellence. Joe graduated from Cal State, Northridge in 2001 with a bachelor's in sociology. Additionally, he has master's degrees in psychology (2012) and administration of justice and security (2013).
Joe was a deputy probation officer with the Kern County Probation Department, up until his medical retirement in 2015.
Athletics has always been a large part of Joe's life, which has given him a unique perspective on just how athletics can change one's life. Joe has coached all levels of football, specifically at lower socioeconomic high schools and communities; making it a point to show these student-athletes that athletics can be a means out of the neighborhood. In 10-years of coaching, countless players went on to further their education, using athletics to foot the bill, giving them opportunities that would not be possible if it wasn't for athletic scholarships.
Through coaching, Joe adopted, fostered, mentored and later befriended numerous players, many of whom still remain in contact with him. Joe believes the true success of any coach is not measured by the win/loss column, it is measured by the lives changed, the past players who remain in contact, the number of Christmas cards, wedding announcements and birth announcements received that truly measure a coach's success.
Joe has followed the footsteps of his grandfather, in finding a true passion for photography. Joe still uses his grandfather's Rolleiflex cameras from time to time.
Joe's partner in crime is his one-year-old Belgian Malinois Zoey. They have been attached at the hip from the day Zoey rescued Joe from the Malinois rescue. Once fully trained, Zoey will serve as Joe's service dog and photographer assistant.
Awards:
CNPA Best Action Photo (2016)
CCMA Best Photo Series – Honorable Mention (2016)
Joe Bergman, Editor in Chief
| Dec 02, 2016 | Renegades streak, season ends in playoffs (Media) |
| Dec 02, 2016 | Men’s basketball falls in championship (Media) |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Playoff’s announced: Women’s soccer receives the 17th seed, face Mt. San Jacinto (Media) |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Renegade volleyball captures conference championship (Media) |
| Nov 16, 2016 | Men’s soccer closes out difficult season with a solid victory (Media) |
| Nov 06, 2016 | Women’s basketball looking to rebound following last season (Media) |
| Nov 06, 2016 | Football prepares for playoff push (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Conference attendees include BC presence (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Women’s soccer on 4-game losing streak (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | BC football loses its first conference game in heartbreaking fashion (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Men’s soccer hopes to start winning games (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | ‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ pulls no punches in his speech (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | BC hosts International Soccer Challenge (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Bakersfield Business Conference makes its triumphant return (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | Derrick Vickers hopes to build on his stat-stuffing season (Media) |
| Oct 18, 2016 | BPD seeking applicants (Media) |
| Oct 05, 2016 | Understaffed, but not outdone (Media) |
| Oct 05, 2016 | BC trainers are well respected (Media) |
| Oct 05, 2016 | BC football continues to find ways to win (Media) |
| Oct 05, 2016 | Women’s soccer on 3-game winning streak (Media) |
| Sep 20, 2016 | BC wrestling gaining early experience (Story/Media) |
| Sep 20, 2016 | BC football hopes to rebound after 45-7 loss (Media) |
| Sep 20, 2016 | Matt Alvarez does a lot more than coach Renegade kickers (Media) |
| Sep 20, 2016 | Losing streak for Renegades is over (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | BC wins season opener 22-19 (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Local skateboarders have mixed feelings (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Field house gets face lift (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Women’s soccer starts off strong (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Volleyball hopes to find consistency (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Men’s soccer welcomes return (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Fresh designs show students their path (Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Kit fox investigation still ongoing by DFW (Story) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Young team eager to see competition (Story) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Chancellor announces her intent to retire (Story/Media) |
| Sep 07, 2016 | Blaze farewell puts Sam Lynn Park’s future into questiontion (Media) |
| Aug 18, 2016 | Construction winds down as semester set to start (Story) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Bakersfield College 2016 volleyball schedule released (Story) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Women’s soccer 2016 schedule released (Story) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Renegade football 2016 schedule released (Story/Media) |
| Jun 23, 2016 | Following a near 30-year absence, men’s soccer set to return (Story) |
| Jun 21, 2016 | BC Vice President leaves for Glendale (Story) |
| May 03, 2016 | Years later, 2012 state championship talks loom (Story/Media) |
| May 03, 2016 | Softball earns first playoff trip since 2012 (Media) |
| May 03, 2016 | Resurfaced track gets a taste of WSC (Media) |
| May 03, 2016 | Through the lens…Running with Renegades (Media) |
| May 03, 2016 | Kit Fox Investigation Timeline (Story) |
| May 03, 2016 | Fish and Wildlife gives kit fox information (Story) |
| May 03, 2016 | Hall Ambulance, BC work hand in hand (Media) |
| May 03, 2016 | Kit-fox probe begins (Story/Media) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Kit fox: BC admin responds to kit fox issue (Story) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Baseball Scores (Media) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 25 years of concessions for Ray Maranda (Media) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Softball makes playoff push with series sweep (Media) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Beach volleyball has its season debut (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Renegade softball is looking for consistency as they enter homestretch (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Men’s swimming returns to campus with a victory; women fall short (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Tennis qualifies for state tournament (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Random Renegade – RayAnthony Cox (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | BC baseball wins five of its last six (Media) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Donald Trump: Yes or No? (Pro) (Story) |
| Apr 05, 2016 | Kit fox: Removal methods questioned (Story/Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Memorial Stadium track to be resurfaced (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | BC men’s hoops season in review (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Saunders takes first in three events (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Softball beats Glendale College while breaking a three-game losing streak (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Baseball starts conference play 2 for 3 (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Martinez looks to carry on a baseball tradition (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | The Shafter Police Department (Story/Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Tennis finds a hot streak (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Shafter PD shares tips on career path (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Random Renegade: Felicity Caudill (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Drumline needs to fundraise for nationals (Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Bookout makes track comeback (Story/Media) |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Explorer program is key to success (Media) |
| Mar 02, 2016 | BC falls to top-seeded Saddleback in overtime (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | In college, age is just a number (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | BC women’s track shows promise (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | A year in review: Women’s basketball (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | Renegade tennis falls into a slump (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | Play takes students back in time (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | BC gets No. 1 Gauchos in Round 3 (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2016 | Smoking policy: Is it a good idea or a bad idea? (Con) (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Bakersfield College (9) dominates Moorpark College (8) in second round of So. Cal Regional (Story/Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Renegades baseball drops two straight (Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Attorneys talk on Kern County refugees (Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Firemen outrun the cops in charity game (Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | BC softball struggling to find ways to win (Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Slamming Sammy…Through the lens (Story/Media) |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Bookout sets the bar high (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | A career that takes time but is worthwhile (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | BC softball drops its first two but looks to pick it up this season (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | A career that takes time but is worthwhile (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | Baseball off to a hot start (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | Growth showing for women’s hoops (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | BC remains unstoppable at home; stay on top of conference lead (Media) |
| Feb 03, 2016 | Former renegade football player Chavez pursues dream (Media) |
| Jan 21, 2016 | BC earns sweep over Antelope Valley (Media) |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Speed bumps for safety (Story/Media) |
| Jan 09, 2016 | BC tops Canyons in conference home-opener by 41 (Media) |
| Dec 02, 2015 | Black Friday causes madness at Wal-Mart (Media) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Cold start for women’s basketball (Media) |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Football finishes off the season 2-8 (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Women’s hoops using size, speed to its advantage (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Men’s hoops ready for tip-off (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Chinese restaurant has great food and is close to BC campus (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Cerritos crushes BC 28-0; first shutout loss for BC in 4 years (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Disabled Awareness Day promotes self-advocacy for disabled students (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Resource Week Informs (Media) |
| Nov 04, 2015 | Volleyball pushes to get into playoffs (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Casper looks toward state after 4-year departure (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Four years later, Spink won’t sink (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Becki Whitson is the epitome of enthusiasm at BC (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Renegades rumble past Raiders for first win of the season (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | BPD and students switch roles at BC (Media) |
| Oct 21, 2015 | Students get faster path to law enforcement jobs (Media) |
| Oct 08, 2015 | BC soccer’s defense is struggling (Media) |
| Oct 08, 2015 | Renegades remain winless, drop to 0-5 (Media) |
| Oct 07, 2015 | 4-H career comes to end (Story) |
| Oct 01, 2015 | Cross-country update (Media) |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Women’s soccer drop to Lassen, tie with Ventura (Media) |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Bakersfield College hosts 61st annual Alumni Barbecue (Media) |
| Sep 23, 2015 | Clark takes his roots to Greece (Media) |
| Sep 11, 2015 | The Circus rolls into Bakersfield (Story/Media) |
| Sep 06, 2015 | Renegades drop to Riverside 33-14 in season-opener (Media) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | BC volleyball starts the season 3-1 (Media) |