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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,...

Bakersfield, CA · 3d
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Buck Owens' massive Kern County ranch asks $5.9M

"A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Bakersfield History!"

Bakersfield, CA · 8d
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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Chevron resumes oil drilling in Kern County

23ABC toured the site with Chevron drilling superintendent Jesse Younggren, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how new oil wells are drilled.

Kern County, CA · 3d

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From Grapes to Almonds: Ways One Grower Is Finding Firmer Ground

Blake Wilbur, assistant farm manager at Proplant Transplanting and Western sales manager at Kula Bio, learned farming from the bottom up. This fourth-gen grower started by following transplanters, furrow irrigating, and being a part of harvest crews. That hands-on experience provided the understanding of a family business built around custom transplanting.

California · 4d
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Bakersfield Buyers Find More Options as Prices Dip and Homes Sit Longer

Bakersfield buyers found more choices and lower prices as listings grew and homes spent more time on the market.

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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Chamber CEO Kristy Martin to step down

After nearly five years in the position, Porterville Chamber of Commerce CEO Kristy Martin will step down at the end of 2026 to focus full-time on her growing business. “I’ve spent these years helping business owners invest in their ideas and take their next steps,” said Martin. “Now, my own business has grown to a point where I’m ready to make the leap myself. It’s an exciting opportunity to put into practice so much of what I’ve championed through the Chamber.”

Porterville, CA · 11h

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9 Small Towns Across California’s Central Valley Facing An Uncertain Future

One town on this list is literally sinking into the ground after decades of heavy groundwater pumping. Its population is drifting too, just more slowly. That double meaning hooked me right away. California’s Central Valley grows a huge share of the nation’s food. Yet many of its smallest...

California · 10d

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Buck Owens' 124-Acre Kern County Ranch Hits Market for $5.9 Million

A sprawling Kern County ranch once owned by country music legend Buck Owens has hit the market for $5.9 million, giving buyers a shot at more than 124 acres of land north of Bakersfield, including roughly 84 acres of producing pistachio orchards. The property at 16208 Zerker Road comes with a nearly 7,000-square-foot home, a private fishing lake, a tennis court and a six-car garage.

Kern County, CA · 8d

Bakersfield Now

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PG&E shares tips to stop 'energy vampires' from driving up electricity bills

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Halloween may be over, but some vampires could still be hiding inside your home, quietly draining electricity and adding to your monthly energy bill. Known as "energy vampires," everyday electronics and appliances can continue using electricity even when they're turned off or sitting in standby mode.

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

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A Legacy of Activism: Farmworker champion Dolores Huerta dead at 96

Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the age of 96 at her home in Bakersfield. Huerta was the cofounder of the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. She played a crucial role in leading the 1965 Delano grape strike and organized nationwide consumer boycotts to improve conditions for agricultural workers. She also founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation to support grassroots community organizing.

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

Porterville Recorder

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Bonkers For Burlington: Large crowd flocks to store opening

Burlington store, originally Burlington Coat Factory, had its grand opening in Porterville at 8:45 a.m. on Friday in the former Office Max location in the Walmart and Food4Less Shopping Center. One of the first things that noticed was noticed was the huge parking lot almost completely full, which was exciting....

Porterville, CA · 10d

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Downtown Bakersfield construction disrupts businesses before Halloween

Downtown Bakersfield shop owners say California Water Service construction has torn up sidewalks right before Halloween, their busiest holiday.

Bakersfield, CA · 10d

The Cool Down

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California voter says rent and gas leave little money for fun: 'Everything is higher'

Beyond prices at the pump, the fossil fuel industry poses risks to surrounding communities.

Kern County, CA · 8d

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Take A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane At 8 Retro California Ice Cream Parlors

Ready to discover the most charming retro ice cream parlors in California that feel like a trip back in time?. These 8 ice cream parlors serve up classic scoops, sweet memories, and a whole lot of old-fashioned charm!. 1. Dewar’s Candy Shop (Bakersfield) There are some places in this...

California · 13d

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Hello, Happy (Working) Mama: Heather Dewar Cook

Companies associated with their place of origin are a slim list but brands that have been around for more than a century are even fewer. Dewar’s is one of Bakersfield’s standouts, now in operation for 117 years. It’s been a family business for four generations, with a fifth on the horizon.

Bakersfield, CA · 12d