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Band-A-Rama set for November 11

The annual Band-A-Rama will definitely be a special one this year as for the first time it will feature a preshow along with featuring one of the military's most prestigious bands. The Band-A-Rama, which was started in 1970 by legendary Porterville High Panther Band Director Buck Shaffer, will take place...

Porterville, CA · 7d

Porterville Recorder

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Honoring Loved Ones: CHMA celebrates Dia de Muertos

At Comision Honorifica Mexicana Americana (CHMA) there was an exuberant and festive celebration for families and friends honoring their loved ones on Sunday evening November 1, before All Souls Day, or Dia de Los Muertos on Monday, November 2. Hundreds of families gathered in the covered back courtyard or patio...

Porterville, CA · 8d

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Bakersfield photographer captures a personal side of Dolores Huerta

Former Bakersfield Californian photographer John Harte reflects on decades capturing Dolores Huerta, and one image published 33 years later.

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

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Monstrously fierce Spooktacular costume winners revealed

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After a monstrously fierce pool of costumed competitors, our panel of judges selected the top three finalists. Find out which contestant ended up on top. Watch the full interview in the video player above.

Bakersfield, CA · 12d

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Dolores Huerta leaves behind a legacy of women's liberation. CALÓ News exists because of it

On Wednesday morning, as we woke to news of the passing of the unstoppable force that was Dolores Huerta, the immediate assigning of stories, publishing of breaking news obituaries and scheduling of social media content took over. It happened to us just as it did in news outlets across the country.

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

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 · 13d

moderatelymoco.com

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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 · 12d

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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 · 14d

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 · 12d

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 · 14d

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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 · 14d

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 · 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 · 15d

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‘Wildwood’ is filmmaking at its absolute best

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “The Odyssey” established itself as the leading contender for this year’s Best Picture Oscar but in many ways the animated “Wildwood” has surpassed it. From a stunning landscape to a heroic tale to a deeply emotional core, calling “Wildwood” spectacular is doing it a disservice. As if all that wasn’t enough, […]

Bakersfield, CA · 16d

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Bakersfield musician builds guitars for left-handed players

After years of searching for the right left-handed guitar, Jim Schaffer turned to building his own. Now, through Southpaw Soundwaves, he's creating handcrafted instruments designed for lefties.

Bakersfield, CA · 17d

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Downtown Bakersfield Streets Close as Latination 13 Draws 100-Plus Artworks

Portions of downtown Bakersfield went quiet to cars but loud with music this weekend as Latination 13 took over the Arts Council of Kern with more than 100 juried artworks, a beer and wine garden, and two days of festivities celebrating Hispanic culture. The 13th edition of the long-running event opened to the public with its signature mix of visual art, food and live performances filling both the gallery and the surrounding streets.

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

Porterville Recorder

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Porterville boy in running to become comic book Super Hero

No matter if he becomes a Stan Lee Universe Comic Book super hero, Jaime Sotelo is already one. The 11-year-old Porterville boy is a quarterfinalist to claim the title as Super Kid in the Stan Lee Universe Comic Book contest presented by the Stan Lee Foundation, placing him among the top 1 percent of all those in the competition. The one who's named as the Super Kid will be transformed into their own alter ego in a Stan Lee Universe comic book.

Porterville, CA · 19d

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Arts Council of Kern's Latination exhibit celebrates Latino community

The Arts Council of Kern's second annual Latination exhibit celebrates Kern County's Latino community with 107 art pieces through mid-November.

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

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Liberty High girls golf team wins sixth straight league title

The Liberty High girls golf team is Ivy League champion for the 2026 season. The girls were 13-2 for the season and have won their sixth consecutive league title. Seniors Presley Annis and Ava Carrillo played an important role both on and off the course in leading the girls this year. Junior Celeste Longaker had an excellent season and played her best during the most important league matches. Sophomores Rachel De La Hoya, Audrey Twamley, Gabriela Valenzuela, and Kendell Villamor all played important roles in contributing to the team championship, said coach Travis Hodge.

Bakersfield, CA · 21d