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“McFarland, USA” and a Road to Something Greater

Sometimes, the greatest distances traveled have little to do with the miles beneath our feet. The 2015 sports drama, “McFarland USA,” directed by Niki Caro, follows troubled coach Jim White to small town McFarland, California. In a town shaped by Mexican-American culture and an enduring sense of community, he stumbles upon the idea of forming a cross-country team.

Mcfarland, CA · 3d
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Kara Killmer found ‘Jimmy’ to be next acting challenge

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kara Killmer’s 10-year run on “Chicago Fire” came with a natural place for her character of Sylvie Brett to depart in 2024. The timing was right because the Texas native was interested in expanding her acting challenges. She found what she was looking for with the script for “Jimmy.” The biopic […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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The California Living Museum Expansion Plan

The California Living Museum could undergo a major expansion as part of a long-term plan that would add new animal habitats and facilities. CALM’s Campus Master Plan outlines a 20-year timeline for future development. The projects are divided into three stages covering years 0–7, 8–15, and 16–20. The plan focuses on expanding animal habitats, improving wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and creating new educational and visitor spaces.

Kern County, CA · 1d
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Jimmy Stewart biopic hits the screen and actor’s No. 1 fans from Bakersfield are ready and excited

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – There was always something warmly familiar about that tall, slender, soft-spoken man on the big screen. Something humble, kind and approachable. Something about the actor Jimmy Stewart that struck Robyn Fargo Garibaldi as fatherly. As in, her father. And one day almost 40 years ago she got the courage to tell […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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Bailey Makes Regionals for second straight year

Porterville HIgh sophomore Allison Bailey qualified for the Southern California Regional Championships for the second straight year after placing fifth at the Central Section Championship on Monday at San Joaquin Country Club. Bailed fired a 6-over par 78 for her fifth place finish. The top 12 finishers not on qualifying...

Porterville, CA · 2d

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New exhibit showing Kern County history to come to BFL

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meadows Field Airport and Citizens Preserving History have partnered to kickstart a local history exhibit to the airport, to help “give visitors a window into Kern County’s heritage.” Officials with the airport said the partnership will bring reproductions of Patti Doolittle’s “Legends of the Bakersfield Sound” art collection to the lobby […]

Kern County, CA · 4d

Porterville Recorder

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 8d

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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 10d