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Downtown Coffee Rave set for Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Coffee Rave is set for downtown Bakersfield to kick off First Friday. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Amara, located at 700 19th Street, according to organizers. Coffee will be available for purchase from 502 Coffee Company at the event. The Arts Council of […]
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Doughnut drive coming to Compassion Corner June 5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A doughnut drive is coming to Compassion Corner June 5. The drive will be supporting the Salvation Army which prepares food boxes for the community. They have given away nearly 5,000 boxes since the beginning of the year. A box of a dozen doughnuts will be $25. The event will run […]
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A BBQ kickoff with Mr. Wagyu
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s Memorial Day weekend and what better way to kick things off than with a BBQ spread. Mr. Wagyu of Carniceria Gonzalez served up a feast fit for the unofficial start of summer and walked us through the different kinds of meats you can grill at home.
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26th annual menudo and pozole cook off set for Sunday
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Updates to Dining: Staff Layoffs
Along with changes and updates coming to the dining halls, changes to the staff are happening too. Layoffs happened recently after Cal State Bakersfield got rid of chain food services such as Starbucks and Panda Express due to an expiring contract with Aramark. Alex Martinez Serrato, a student at CSUB,...
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Bakersfield’s Food Scene: Basque Feasts, Handmade Chews & Classic Diners
Most people blow right through Bakersfield on their way to somewhere else—Los Angeles, San Francisco, Yosemite. But if you pull off Highway 99 for just a few hours, you’ll discover a food scene you won’t find anywhere else in California. I spent two days day eating my...
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Night Market At the View
Saturday nights in Bakersfield have a new, high-energy focal point. The Southwest Market, commonly referred to as “The View Night Market,” has returned for 2026, solidifying its place as one of Kern County’s largest recurring night markets, featuring over 130 local vendors and a vibrant community atmosphere. The Southwest Market is an outdoor, pet-friendly, family-oriented, and community-focused event that brings together local artisans, retailers, and food vendors under the evening sky. The event features non-stop music, lights, and energy. It is highlighted by a diverse selection of food that has become a major draw for attendees, along with unique shopping items.
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Farmacy Cafe Brings Flavor and Affordability Together
Tucked inside the Padre Hotel in downtown Bakersfield, Farmacy Cafe feels like a spot you won’t find unless you know where it is. I wasn’t expecting much from it, just a small cafe that serves coffee like a local coffee shop. It was actually way more than just a little local hometown coffee shop.
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Eviction notice posted at Mr. Tempo Cantina, four months after opening
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An eviction notice posted by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office was seen on the doors of the Mr. Tempo Cantina restaurant on Rosedale Highway. It was posted just four months after the restaurant’s opening. The eviction date was stated to be Tuesday, April...
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Bakersfield Planning Commission approves alcohol sale for Regal Edwards at The Marketplace
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Edwards movie theater in The Marketplace on Ming Avenue got the city’s approval Thursday to start selling alcohol to moviegoers. The Bakersfield Planning Commission unanimously approved the conditional use permit during its regular meeting May 7, with two of the seven commissioners absent. Some commissioners expressed concern about the area […]
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This California Country-Style Buffet Serves Comfort Food Worth The Detour
Comfort food worth the detour has a way of making the whole trip feel better, doesn’t it?. In California, a country-style buffet can turn a simple stop into a full-on plate-stacking moment, especially when fried chicken, creamy sides, fresh salads, and warm desserts are all part of the spread.
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‘Dirty Soda’ trend gains national prominence
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trend of dirty soda — putting creams or other toppings in any soda you like — isn’t new. But now, it’s gone corporate. McDonalds has launched its new line of crafted sodas with six new flavors. Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Mango Pineapple Refresher. Blackberry Passion Fruit Refresher, Sprite Berry, Orange Dream […]