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Leaky oil wells are raising health and safety concerns in Kern County again after inspectors found 27 sites in the Arvin-Lamont area — 40% of the total tested recently by a state task force — were emitting methane unchecked. The findings unsettled some members of the community after...

State finds 27 oil wells leaking methane in Arvin-Lamont area

Enjoy evenings of free live music this summer with the return of the Bakersfield Municipal Band, more commonly known as the Beale Park Band. Made of up of local Bakersfield symphony orchestra musicians, the ensemble will perform four free summer concerts each Sunday evening beginning at 8 p.m. June 11 in the Beale Park Amphitheater, 500 Oleander Ave.

Free concerts at Beale Park to begin June 11

Arvin High School celebrated its graduates Friday night in the last Kern High School District ceremony of the season. Parents and friends gathered at Barle Football Stadium to applaud the students' accomplishments.

PHOTO GALLERY: Sun sets on one chapter for Arvin High graduates

Just like the weather, the local dining scene is heating up with new openings and collaborations in the Rosedale area. Let's take a look at what's cooking. Brazas Latin-American Cuisine, which opened Friday, couldn't look more different than its predecessor. The space previously home to Hooters on Rosedale Highway has been transformed into a stylish spot with warm lighting, greenery and a modern look.

THE DISH: New Latin-American fare, a taste of Toasted in Rosedale

Good pitching, solid defense and timely hitting. It’s been a recipe for success for the Bakersfield Christian baseball team all year, and Thursday was no different. With a spot in the Southern California Regional Division III championship game on the line, the Eagles checked all the necessary boxes.

Bakersfield Christian to host regional baseball final after 6-0 win

That same magical run that had featured so many big moments this postseason took on a completely different meaning for the Bakersfield Christian baseball team on Saturday. Trailing 3-2 late in the Southern California Regional Division III title game, the Eagles desperately needed some of that magic to score a run to extend the game and to keep their championship hopes alive.

BCHS falls just short in 3-2 loss to Westlake in regional baseball final

Everything was left up in the air when Bitwise Industries went quiet. Tenants were getting ready to pay rent. Local governments were anticipating new trainees. Stria LLC, the Bakersfield business services company Bitwise acquired last year, was busy with customers.

Bitwise employees, partners fret over company's 'deafening' silence

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