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Parents take video of alleged mistreatment of special needs student
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Mar 5, 2012 at 6:10 PM

A Bakersfield couple says they were so shocked at how an apparent special needs student was being treated, they took video of part of the incident. The parents have other children at Roosevelt Elementary, and they immediately reported their...
Central

DBA has plenty going on in March
Mar 2, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Bakersfield Downtown Business Association members have a busy month ahead.

In addition to tonight's First Friday arts walk - 5-9 p.m. - the DBA has events and meetings scheduled on six other occasions in March.

The next event...
Central

Comedian Adam Corolla coming to the Fox Theater
Feb 29, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Funnyman Adam Corolla is coming to Bakersfield's Fox Theater. His show is 8 p.m. Saturday.

Corolla is one of the most versatile men in Hollywood. After cutbacks forced Corolla to quit his syndicated "Adam Corolla Show" on CBS radio, he...
Central

Bakersfield RollerGirls in action this weekend
Feb 29, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Bakersfield RollerGirls will be going at it this weekend, March 3, at RollerRama at 1004 34th St.

Game 1 starts at 5:30 p.m. Game 2 starts at 7:30 p.m.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-12.
Central, Northeast Bakersfield

United Way holds professional development conference for nonprofits
Feb 29, 2012 at 5:20 PM

United Way of Kern County’s 22nd annual Professional Development Conference for Nonprofits is Tuesday, March 6, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center.

The daylong conference covers organizational...
Central

OLPH students deliver teddy bears to Ronald McDonald House
Feb 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish School will deliver stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House on Friday.

The students have collected 50 to 60 stuffed animals that will be donated to outreach efforts by Mercy and...
Central, Northeast Bakersfield

Blake Shelton set to hit the 'Streets of Bakersfield'
Feb 29, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Country music star Blake Shelton will be making an appearance March 13 at Rabobank Arena.

Most will be aware that Shelton is also a judge on the hit NBC TV show "The Voice," and he brings with him on tour "The Voice" finalist Dia...
Central

WarmLine to hold 4th annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Feb 28, 2012 at 11:45 PM

The theme for the 4th Annual Dinner & Silent Auction is “A Magical Evening with Ron Saylor”.  This opportunity to build WarmLine’s resources to support local families is sure to be a wonderful evening. The fundraiser efforts to support local...
Central, Southwest Bakersfield

Free math tutoring at Beale Library
Feb 28, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Beale Memorial Library will now be hosting free math tutoring sessions on Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-4 p.m.

The Math Clinic sessions are presented in partnership with Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Cal State...
Central

Carter's Walk aimed at finding cure for digestive disorder
Feb 28, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Imagine living a life with food allergies so severe that you can only be fed through a feeding tube in your stomach.

For individuals living with eosinophilic esophagitis, this is the daily reality.

On May 20, the second...
Central, Southwest Bakersfield

Healthy Bakersfield Expo offers education for the whole family
Feb 28, 2012 at 5:56 PM

The Healthy Bakersfield Expo is a free event coming up on Sunday, March 11, at the DoubleTree Hotel.

It runs from noon to 4 p.m. It offers a one-stop shop with over 60 vendors featuring local hospital screenings, healthcare advice,...
Central, Northwest Bakersfield

Kern County's biggest teacher job fair coming up in March
Feb 28, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Credentialed or intern-eligible teachers who will be eligible by August are invited to attend the March 24 Kern County Teacher Job Fair at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools building, 1300 17th St. in downtown Bakersfield.

This...
Central

Cars, motorcycles and racing lawn mowers to benefit Make-A-Wish
Feb 27, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Overnight RV parking is available for the ninth annual Cruisin' for a Wish Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, March 10, at the Kern County Fairgrounds.

Gates open at 7 a.m., and show events start at 9 a.m.
Central, Southeast Bakersfield

Public invited to learn about Audubon's preserve
Feb 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM

The manager of the Kern River Preserve in Weldon is coming to Bakersfield, inviting the public to join Reed Tollefson in learning more about the preserve.

The public gathering will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Kern County...
Central, Kern River Valley

Farm Bureau hosts Farm Day in the City
Feb 27, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Central, Southeast Bakersfield