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Pet of the Week: Uno
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Uno! Uno is a 4-month-old Chihuahua, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA, and he is ready for adoption. McLaughlin said if you are looking for a small dog like Uno, but Chihuahuas are not your type of dog, the shelter has plenty […]
Porterville Recorder
Part of the Community: Walmart celebrates grand reopening
Walmart Store Manager Chris Fulmer thanked the large crowd of Porterville community members gathered for the reopening and ribbon cutting on Friday. He said, "We're super excited to celebrate and appreciate our associates, our community, and our customers. Customer service is one of our core basic beliefs. It's so important. Anything that you need from us as a Walmart store community, we love to hear. We really appreciate our customers.
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Bakersfield Matters: Dressed for success: Former boutique owner breathing new life into local nonprofit
Little did Heidi Shubin, the former co-owner of the popular boutique Sugardaddy’s, know after years of donating clothing from the store to the Bakersfield Dress For Success nonprofit, that one day she would be overseeing the operations and helping women in ways she never imagined. Shubin made the difficult...
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‘Heart of the Beast’ finds emotional power in best friends
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The saying that a dog is a man’s best friend is an adage that has been used for ages. The new Brad Pitt film, “Heart of the Beast” gives compelling evidence that an argument can be made that a dog’s best friend is a man. Either way, the connection Pitt’s character […]
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The Soda Crackers to perform with Las Damas Del Valle at the Fairfax Grange 570
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Soda Crackers are bringing the Bakersfield sound to the Fairfax Grange with a little twist. The band's frontman, Zane Adamo, joined the morning show to introduce the special guest performing with them. The event will have a vinyl D.J. and dance lessons for all ages.
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KCAS Doggy Day Out on The Streets of Bakersfield
Kern County Animal Services’ Streets of Bakersfield program on Sept. 19 gave shelter dogs an opportunity to leave their kennels and potentially find permanent homes. According to Berkley Hanley, community engagement coordinator who helps run the program, the program helps dogs get adopted in several ways. Some people who take part in the program end up falling in love with the dog and adopting. Some dogs meet potential adopters while on a stroll or when participants take pictures, their photos can reach out-of-state adopters as well.
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Beloved cinnamon roll vendor returns for 50th Kern County Fair
For some fair goers, it’s the single best reason, maybe even the only reason, to attend the Kern County Fair: Old West Cinnamon Rolls, the Pismo Beach institution, is back for its 50th year at this fair. Now, with four locations scattered around the fairgrounds, you almost can’t avoid these folks. Abandon hope, dieters, at least for the next 12 days.
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Gourd vibes only: Check out where you can get your pumpkins this fall season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With pumpkin season quickly approaching you may be wondering where you’ll find pumpkins, take your fall photos and take in those fall vibes. There are a few local spots that may have your needs all carved out for you. Banducci’s Family Pumpkin Patch Starting Oct. 1 you can have a “gourd” […]