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Bakersfield Costumes sees busiest Halloween season in 20 years amid discounts, closures

With Halloween approaching, a longtime costume shop in Oildale and Bakersfield is seeing its busiest season yet. Sonja Talamantes has been providing a wide variety of Halloween costumes for more than 20 years. This year has been the busiest at her store, Bakersfield Costumes, which has discounted outfits for sale along with other apparel that customers can mix and match to create a costume for the season.

Bakersfield, CA · 12d

Porterville Recorder

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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Oct. 24, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION. 1....

Porterville, CA · 12d

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California volunteer who once euthanized dogs for space helps send 31 to safety by bus

"When all these dogs needed a little bit of time, we stepped up to make it happen."

Bakersfield, CA · 11d

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Meet Lava Cake! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Lava Cake is our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services. Lava Cake stopped by Eyewitness News Mornings alongside Nick Cullen with Kern County Animal Services to meet the community and hopefully find a forever home. If you would like to learn more...

Kern County, CA · 10d

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Strathmore in November: Dance, Comedy, Music, Poetry, Art and Afternoon Tea

A comprehensive 2026-2027 season programming guide is available here. For Strathmore’s official announcements, including Halloween and Holidays, visit Press & Media. Originally published by Strathmore Music Center, October 10, 2026. Editor’s note: Strathmore published this list on Oct. 10, 2026. Events that took place before Oct. 31 have been...

Strathmore, CA · 10d

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Fuerza Regida Pays Respect to their Roots

This past weekend, on Oct. 24th, Fuerza Regida’s “This is our Dream Tour” continued here in Bakersfield, Calif. at the Dignity Health Arena. The concert consisted of the band traveling back in time through their different eras in a “mamalona” black Chevy truck. The added date came a while after the initial release, as the band had grown in popularity and mainly performs in big cities like Los Angeles or San Diego.

Bakersfield, CA · 12d

Porterville Recorder

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Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon November 7

A Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7 at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Avenue. The event is resented by Catholic Daughters of St. Anne’s Parish. Enjoy holiday décor, shopping with local vendors and unique opportunity drawing gifts. There's no admission fee.

Porterville, CA · 11d

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Philz Coffee and CAVA in Bakersfield? Talks spread ahead of city consideration for Riverview Marketplace EIR

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rumors of potential tenants are continuing to brew in the community for a new potential shopping center development in northwest Bakersfield. City Council member Andrae Gonzales said on his Instagram page Monday that Philz Coffee and CAVA are “making moves” to join the “Whole Foods project” in northwest Bakersfield. The Riverview […]

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

Redding Record Searchlight

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Redding Costco shopping center, El Pollo Loco 'Buzz'-ing this week

Redding, CA · 10d

Bakersfield Now

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta, labor activist and civil rights leader, died Wednesday morning at the age of 96, according to a family statement. In a statement it read:. We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at...

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield artist turns Halloween passion into a good cause

Cody Grammer's love of horror makeup has landed her in a national Halloween competition benefiting children and families facing serious medical challenges. Now, she's sharing her creative journey and personal transformation.

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

KGET

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Dagny’s celebrates 30 years of keeping Bakersfield caffeinated

Dagny’s celebrates 30 years of keeping the community caffeinated. The Bakersfield staple opened its doors in 1996 and has been fueling customers through coffee, food and a sense of community ever since.

Bakersfield, CA · 11d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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New parks unveiled at Marcona Preserve

North of the River and Lennar, the development company behind the homes at Marcona Preserve, celebrated the opening of two new parks in the community.

Shafter, CA · 13d

Bakersfield Now

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CALM Zoo announce death of Ruby the acorn woodpecker

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CALM Zoo announced that their acorn woodpecker, Ruby, has died. CALM said Ruby came to CALM Zoo 15 years ago as an adult through Valley Wildlife Care in the San Fernando Valley. “Although we don’t know her exact age, Ruby lived beyond her expected life...

Bakersfield, CA · 15d

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Meet Fenix! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fenix is our Pet of the Week from the Bakersfield SPCA. Fenix is available for adoption and looking for a loving family to call home. If you would like to adopt Fenix, or any of the pets at the Bakersfield SPCA, visit 3000 Gibson Street or call (661) 323-8353.

Bakersfield, CA · 14d

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This 18,000 Square Feet California Fabric Warehouse Is A Hidden Paradise For Bargain Hunters And DIY Enthusiasts

Eighteen thousand square feet. That’s how much floor space one family-run fabric warehouse has, and it’s stacked high with bolts on rolls. The family behind it didn’t start with a big store. They sold fabric at flea markets for about a decade before opening their first small shop in 1995.

Bakersfield, CA · 16d

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Gregory Porter Returns to the Alley

Singer Gregory Porter is known for his rich, unmistakable baritone, a voice that draws equally from jazz, gospel, blues and soul. But before he became a two-time Grammy winner, before he was performing for thousands of people around the world, he was a little boy singing in storefront churches in Bakersfield, California, alongside musicians old enough to be his grandparents.

Bakersfield, CA · 14d