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America’s Last Surviving Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Reopened in California After Three Years

America’s last surviving Woolworth’s lunch counter is serving burgers and milkshakes again after spending roughly three years behind closed doors. The historic California landmark reopened in October 2025, bringing back a piece of everyday American life that nearly disappeared. The restoration preserved original swivel stools, vintage kitchen equipment,...

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Bakersfield Band Goes to LA

Local Indie bands Limerence and Andy Marcus performed at a backyard show in Pomona, California, on October 16th. The show was free and drew a crowd of around 150 at its peak, with everyone, including the audience and band members, sporting extravagant Halloween costumes. Local Indie bands popped up on...

Pomona, CA · 3d

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Texas Tornado Tradition Hits Bakersfield's Nile Theater for Year's Final Show

Bakersfield's Nile Theater will host Texas Tornado Tradition on Saturday at 8 p.m., a concert blending classic Tex-Mex hits with new material in what the band says will be its final performance of the year. The show brings together two of the few remaining original members of the legendary Texas Tornados alongside a newer Kern County resident eager to put his own stamp on the group's sound.

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 5h

Bakersfield Now

Media Music Jam returns with new plans after Buck Owens' Crystal Palace closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An annual Bakersfield music fundraiser is preparing for a different kind of celebration this year following the closure of one of the city's most recognizable entertainment venues. Media Music Jam is returning, but organizers are making changes after the closure of Buck Owens' Crystal Palace,...

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The Fresno Bee

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen to Debut in Las Vegas

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen is embarking on opening its first Las Vegas shop. According to a permit filed with Clark County, the ramen bar and bubble tea hangout spot is expected to open on the Las Vegas Strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 10N. The address sits...

Las Vegas, NV · 18h

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The story behind Bakersfield's Big Shoe

It’s a classic piece of kitschy roadside architecture on Chester Avenue in Bakersfield. If you’re driving by it for the first time, you might even do a double-take. The story of Bakersfield’s Big Shoe, today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots. Located at 931 Chester Avenue at...

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

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Kitten rescued from car engine bay in Tulare Co, lured out with tuna

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A kitten was rescued from a car engine in Tulare County. The Tulare County Fire Department says firefighters were called out for a kitten stuck in a car. When they arrived, they found the small cat stuck inside the engine compartment. With a little...

Tulare County, CA · 3d

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Outdoor Night Lighting Can Be Dialed Back to Protect Nocturnal Insects, and Hollow Seed Stalks Left Standing Shelter Native Bees, UCCE Master Gardener Peyton Ellas Writes

UCCE Master Gardener Peyton Ellas says reducing outdoor night lighting protects nocturnal insects; the National Park Service backs warm, low-glare lights.

Springville, CA · 1d

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Exchange a ‘Pint for Pancakes’ at local blood centers

CENTRAL VALLEY – The Central California Blood Center is bringing back its second annual Pint for Pancakes campaign, partnering with Huckleberry’s and Black Bear Diner to give the community a delicious reason to donate blood this holiday season. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, all blood donors who...

Fresno, CA · 12d

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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 · 4d

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‘Chicago Fire’ reaches major television milestone

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Reaching 300 episodes is a major milestone for a television series. To be fair, in this age of quick cancellations, reaching three episodes is becoming a milestone. But, NBC’s “Chicago Fire” has generated enough heat with audiences to allow it to reach that 300 mark at 9 p.m. Nov. 4. When […]

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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Firefighters Rescue Dog After Hearing Cries From Covered Truck Bed

A dog trapped inside the covered bed of a pickup truck in Kern County, California, received some much-needed help after a concerned citizen heard barking coming from the vehicle. The person alerted nearby firefighters, setting a rescue in motion that would bring the four-legged passenger out of the enclosed space.

Kern County, CA · 4d

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Jerry Seinfeld set to perform at Dignity Health Theater

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform at Bakersfield's Dignity Health Theater next April and tickets are on sale soon, show promoters announced.

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Texas Tornado Tradition brings Tex-Mex classics and new sounds to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Texas Tornado Tradition is bringing its signature sound to Bakersfield, with an original band member keeping its music alive. You may recognize their most popular titles, “Hey Baby, Que Paso” and “Who Were You Thinking Of.” The eight-piece band soared to popularity in the early 90s, even winning a Grammy for […]

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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 · 4d

Bakersfield Now

Meet Buckley! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Buckley is our Pet of the Week and is available for adoption now from Kern County Animal Services. He is a 4-month-old Beagle mix and has only been at the shelter for a short time. If you would like to adopt Tony or any of...

Kern County, CA · 4d

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