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Mountain Mesa, CA · Lifestyle

Porterville Recorder

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All Decked Out For Halloween

As is always the case Flora Kehl has her home decked out for whatever holiday it is, this time Halloween. This year Kehl has really gone all out thanks to Lisa Standlee, an interior decorator and special events stylist, who owns Porterville's Bohemian Revolution Vintage Rentals and Event Styling. "Every...

Porterville, CA · 21d

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California Barbecue Fans Pull Off Highway 99 In Tiny Traver For Real Texas-Style Brisket

Highway 99 runs straight through the heart of California farm country, and most drivers never slow down in Traver. That habit is starting to change. A small barbecue counter in this tiny Tulare County town has people from Texas, Alabama, and North Carolina claiming it holds its own against the barbecue they grew up on. The brisket comes with real bark, the menu has a bacon-wrapped surprise called the Texas Twinkie, and the doors close by mid-afternoon, so timing matters.

Traver, CA · 10-11

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Debby Boone part of Tammy Wynette tribute on PBS

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Great Performances” is honoring country music icon Tammy Wynette with a star-studded concert premiering at 9 p.m. Oct. 23 on Valley PBS. The lineup includes Wynonna Judd, Gretchen Wilson, Carter Faith, Kimberly Perry, Lorrie Morgan and Debby Boone. Boone, the Grammy-winning singer of “You Light Up My Life,” found performing a […]

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

Porterville Recorder

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Two-day bass tournament brings community to Success Lake

Anglers, local businesses, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts came together on Saturday and Sunday for the Sierra Foothills Ducks Unlimited and The Modern Savage’s Third Annual Two-Day Team Shootout Fundraiser Bass Tournament at Success Lake. The weekend was full of competitive bass fishing, community fun, drawing prizes and a shared...

Porterville, CA · 22d

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Crowds Flock for Sidewalk Chalk

The Marketplace was partially closed this weekend for the Via Arté event, which took place Oct. 18-19. Shortly after walking in, it was really a sight to see. The event spanned about two parking lots and part of the sidewalk in the middle of the Bakersfield Marketplace, with attendees filling the space. A local band played, and attendees were greeted by an array of colors, artists sketching, and, of course, lots and lots of chalk.

Bakersfield, CA · 22d

Bakersfield Now

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Meet JJ! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week

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

Bakersfield, CA · 23d

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Delano residents celebrate the 48th annual Philippine Weekend

Sunday, Oct. 18, marked the third and final day of Delano’s 48th annual Philippine weekend, and a group of community members present explained the importance of coming together and celebrating their cultures.

Delano, CA · 23d

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Maya Cinemas files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but will remain open for business

Although they say they are amid a "financial restructuring," Maya Cinemas said they are open for business.

Bakersfield, CA · 22d

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Dan O’Neil’s ‘Tiger Island’ full of surprises

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Documentary filmmakers depend a lot on educated guesses, intricate planning and a lot of luck. Dan O’Neil had all those on his side when he and his crew rolled into the forests of western Nepal to witness tiger behavior. The fruits of those labors can be seen in the two-part miniseries […]

Bakersfield, CA · 23d

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New event venue, fast-food restaurant proposed at southwest Bakersfield mansion: docs

UPDATE: The Bakersfield Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary planning steps Thursday for a project proposing a new event center and other major structures at an existing mansion on Buena Vista Road. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new event venue, fast-food restaurant and other major additions are being proposed at the site of an 18,000-square-foot […]

Bakersfield, CA · 27d

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Your Skillet Breakfast Arrives Hot And Generous At This Old-Fashioned California Diner

Some of the best meals hide inside buildings you would drive right past without a second look. I walked into one of those places in California expecting a quick plate of eggs, and I walked out already planning my next visit. The coffee kept coming, the skillet was still sizzling...

Bakersfield, CA · 26d

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Via Arté’s 28th Annual Chalk Festival

Via Arté transforms a Bakersfield parking lot into a chalk art gallery Oct. 17–18, with 100+ artists raising funds for local art education.

Bakersfield, CA · 26d

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'Dramatic scenery so close to Bakersfield': Renowned artist creates work to support improved hiking in Kern Canyon

Can art be used to help advance a community project to improve hiking opportunities in the Kern Canyon, just outside of Bakersfield?. Organizers who have been working to raise awareness and dollars for years to move the proposed project forward sure hope so. That's why they asked Matthew Rangel, an...

Bakersfield, CA · 27d

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Leo Gonzalez performing at Eagle Mountain Casino this weekend

Leo Gonzalez will take the stage this Saturday at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville at 8 pm.

Porterville, CA · 26d

Bakersfield Now

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

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Meet Goldie, our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services! Eyewitness News reporter Jake Shriner visited Kern County Animal Services and spoke with Skye Johnson to introduce Goldie and help this furry friend find a loving forever home. If you're interested in adopting...

Kern County, CA · 26d

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This Old-School California Diner Serves Pumpkin Pancakes With Pecan Butter That Locals Crave Year-Round

Pumpkin pancakes in October? That makes perfect sense. Pumpkin pancakes in the middle of summer? Now that is the kind of breakfast decision worth celebrating. One old-school diner has made the seasonal favorite a year-round temptation, serving fluffy pumpkin pancakes with pecan butter that gives an ordinary morning a delicious autumn twist.

Bakersfield, CA · 10-13

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Zoe Kazan continues family tradition with ‘East of Eden’

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Zoe Kazan spent the last decade working as an actress on such projects as “Ruby Sparks,” “The Big Stick” and “The Walker.” Her passion for being in front of the camera came after she fell in love with the novel that is considered to be John Steinbeck’s masterpiece – East of […]

Bakersfield, CA · 27d