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2026 El Grito de Dolores in downtown Bakersfield to celebrate Mexican independence
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day by attending the 15th annual El Grito de Dolores Tuesday night. The event is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Liberty Bell in front of the Kern County courthouse at 1415 Truxtun […]
Porterville Recorder
D Street Train Show Saturday
The Central California Model Railroad and Historical Society and the Porterville Historical Museum will present the D Street Train Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 257 N. D Street. The event for model train collectors and enthusiasts will include a running layout, trains for sale,...
Porterville Recorder
Council to continue to look at expanding Entertainment Zone
The Porterville City Council will consider expanding the city's Entertainment Zone program Tuesday, potentially opening additional downtown streets and the Porterville Sports Complex to approved events where beer and wine may be consumed outdoors. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The proposal, which is scheduled for a public hearing...
Bakersfield Californian
Wasco Rose Festival keeps on growing
Event season is in bloom with the return of the Wasco Rose Festival. This annual celebration highlighting the flower that is one of the town's biggest exports has been a community mainstay since 1969. For the last six years, the Wasco Rose Festival Foundation has overseen the gathering that includes...
Renegade Rip
Zuzu Acrobats bring East African culture and entertainment to BC
The Zuzu Acrobats brought East African culture, music and high-energy entertainment to Bakersfield College during a campus performance Sept. 8 in the Renegade Event Center. Hosted by the Umoja Community, the event invited students, faculty and staff to watch the group perform acrobatic routines while sharing parts of East African culture. The performance included dancing, drumming, hula hoop tricks, limbo, and balancing acts.
Bakersfield Californian
Get set for another sizzling Second Saturday
Summer heat is still hanging on but there are ways to stay cool for Second Saturday. Venues and businesses in downtown Bakersfield will have plenty of activities to enjoy. The Bakersfield Art Association will host its ongoing shows at its Art Center (1607 19th St.) and the satellite location at Dagny’s Coffee Co. (1600 20th St.).
Bakersfield Now
Bakersfield to hold two ceremonies to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bakersfield Police Department, is holding two ceremonies on Friday, September 11, 2026, as Bakersfield commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. There will be two public memorial ceremonies held at Bakersfield Fire Department...
Bakersfield Californian
Gus Flamingo bringing magic, comedy act downtown
A bit of magic returns to Chester Avenue this month with a limited engagement with Gus Flamingo. The magician, whose real name is Mark Price, will perform Sept. 12 and 19 at the Green Room at The Fillbrandt. This space is the lounge remodeled in 2014 in the former Stars...
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Behind the scenes of Hard Rock Casino Tejon’s Third Eye Blind private concert
METTLER, Calif. (KGET) — An extra special concert took place Monday night at Hard Rock Casino Tejon. 17 News got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare for the Third Eye Blind concert. Kathy DeGolia, vice president of marketing at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, has organized her fair share of […]
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The Longstanding History of Howdy Hop
Howdy Hop is a special dance, exclusive to Bakersfield High School that takes place at the beginning of the year and is inspired by classic western themes. It’s one of the larger BHS dances, riding on the momentum of the beginning of the year. It’s an evergreen tradition that spans all the way back to the 1940s.
Bakersfield Now
Bakersfield residents reflect on 9/11’s lasting impact ahead of 25th anniversary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches this Friday, people in Bakersfield are reflecting on how the events of 2001 still resonate across generations and why they believe the day should never be forgotten. Each generation remembers 9-11 differently, with some recalling...
CSUB Runner
Celebrating 160 Years of The Bakersfield Californian With “Clippings”
The Bakersfield Californian and The Art Council of Kern are collaborating to celebrate 160 years of The Bakersfield Californian in “Clippings.” An art exhibit displaying different headlines, photos, and events that the Californian has highlighted over the years in their paper. From destructive earthquakes, to reporting on 9/11,...
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‘By Any Means’ only sees world in black and white
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The buddy cop scenario featuring interracial partners has been a mainstay of the movie industry for decades. This approach creates two levels of tension – the actual case and the will-they-won’t-they-kill-each other bickering. What makes the casting of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg as a black FBI agent and a mafia hitman in Jim […]
Porterville Recorder
Porterville Spectacular coming in 2027
The Porterville Spectacular will be back in 2027. The annual entertainment showcase first started by legendary Porterville High Panther Band Director Buck Shaffer has gone through a number of changes throughout the years, including in its name, but from now on the plan is for the event to be known as the Porterville Spectacular.