Bakersfield community – The Renegade Rip

Dolores Huerta speaking about the equal rights for women amendment at the Women's March on Jan. 18.

Women’s March Returns to Bakersfield

January 22, 2020

A part of the community of Bakersfield came together to participate in the 3rd annual Women’s March at Mill Creek Park on Jan. 18. At Mill Creek Park there wer...

Bitwise Industries prepares for Bakersfield opening

David Portillo, Reporter

December 4, 2019

Bitwise Industries is a technological ecosystem, activating human potential to elevate underdog cities across the country. Beginning as far back as 2013, Bitwise Industries is now scheduled to open and build a location in Bakersfield California in 2020. The industry is looking to bring opportunities in the technology industry to Kern County and other cities that are lacking...

Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science offers a Paleo Dig for Shark Teeth and Fossils

Amy Sarmiento, Reporter

April 5, 2019

The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History and Science museums has an upcoming bi-annual Paleo Dig this spring. Each month, the museum provides discount days to the public and brings awareness about the history of Bakersfield. The museum hosted a two-dollar entrance fee on March 21 which is offered once a month. This is usually one of the busiest days at the museum. One...

Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, with Richard Beene, Kern 1180 Radio Host, after discussing Schloss’s story as a Holocaust survivor in March 12, at the Fox Theater Bakersfield.

Holocaust survivor, Eva Schloss, visits Bakersfield

March 15, 2019

Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor, made a historic appearance as she shared her story to a sold-out Fox Theater on March 12. As the audience was settling into their seats...

Farmer’s market opens in East Bakersfield

Logan King, Reporter

February 22, 2019

Kern County is home to an abundance of food and culture. The best reflection of this abundance is seen in a local farmers market. Bakersfield is home to multiple farmer’s markets spread disproportionately across the city. These farmers markets have been limited to the west side of town. However, those days are over. The east side finally has its own! Located in th...

Light a Candle for a Loved One at Riverwalk

Stacie Norris, Reporter

January 25, 2019

The Be Finally Free Ministry held the second annual Light A Candle for a Loved One at the Park at Riverwalk on Jan. 24. The ministry reaches out to those in the community who are affected by drug addiction or alcoholism. This year’s event had different booths set up to offer referral information to those who wanted help in overcoming addiction for themselves or for...