Bakersfield, CA
- ROBERT PRICE: McCarthy now further grasps Trump’s definition of loyaltywww.bakersfield.com ROBERT PRICE: McCarthy now further grasps Trump’s definition of loyalty
Kevin McCarthy must be a slow learner.
> Why did he quit a month after defiantly posting, “I never quit”? Perhaps because the idea of his demotion from speaker of the House to backbencher gradually became too much to bear.
- California hometown sheds few tears for retiring McCarthy: ‘Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Kevin’www.theguardian.com California hometown sheds few tears for retiring McCarthy: ‘Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Kevin’
Local Republicans praised the former House speaker but unfashionable Bakersfield in the Central Valley largely greeted his exit with a shrug
> "Local Republicans praised the former House speaker but unfashionable Bakersfield largely greeted his exit with a shrug"
- THE DISH: New options brewing with Mohka Cafewww.bakersfield.com THE DISH: New options brewing with Mokha Cafe
Bakersfield is lucky to have so many independent coffee shops, offering myriad options for those in search of caffeine or just a place to chill out.
> "Likely Bakersfield's first Yemeni-coffee shop, Mokha recently underwent a soft opening at its location on Coffee Road in the former home of Sweet Beast Bakery in the Frugatti's Plaza shopping center."
- 1 arrested, 7 bikes seized after large group of bicyclists allegedly vandalizes Bakersfield businesseswww.kget.com 1 arrested, 7 bikes seized after large group of bicyclists allegedly vandalizes Bakersfield businesses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person has been arrested after a large group of bicyclists were allegedly causing disturbances at local businesses, including thefts of merchandise and vandal…
- What are some of your favorite happy hour spots?
One of my favorite is 18th St. Bar and Grill: all-day happy hour! $4 well drinks (and Heidi pours a strong drink) and $3 16 oz. draft beers
- PETE TITTL: Raise a glass to Chef Linowww.bakersfield.com PETE TITTL: Raise a glass to Chef Lino
I swear it may seem like I'm stalking Chef Lino, but I'm not. I've just been following the guy all over town for years because his food is worth the
The food is a bit pricey but it is delicious.
- The Bakersfield sign
I know it's boring and everyone's seen it but we need more content posted here.
- THE DISH: Go cold turkey with reheatable Thanksgiving meals from local spotswww.bakersfield.com THE DISH: Go cold turkey with reheatable Thanksgiving meals from local spots
Each year, we can give thanks that local restaurants and bakeries are willing to do the cooking for us. First off, here is a list of places selling fixings for
- PSA: Get free audiobooks via Libby and Hoopla
If you have an active Kern County Library card, you can use it to get audiobooks on your phone via the Libby and Hoopla apps. If you’re like me and enjoy audiobooks, but don’t want to pay for Audible, it’s a slam dunk. Sometimes there is a wait for a title on Libby, but it will let you know, if you place a hold, when it’s available. If you don’t want to wait, you can sort by “available now”. Link for iOS Libby client: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/libby-by-overdrive/id1076402606 link for iOS Hoopla: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hoopla-digital/id580643740 link to get a Kern County Library Card online: https://kerncountylibrary.org/get-a-library-card/
- Sheriff Donny Youngblood: 'If you don't have somebody to send, you don't send someone'www.bakersfield.com Sheriff Donny Youngblood: 'If you don't have somebody to send, you don't send someone'
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood knows that his deputies aren’t responding as quickly as people living in rural areas would like.
- State appeals local ruling in Tastries Bakery casewww.bakersfield.com State appeals local ruling in Tastries Bakery case
State government has revived a local court fight of national prominence by filing an appeal in the case of a Bakersfield lesbian couple denied a wedding cake in 2018 by
- PETE TITTL: Max's delivers on Filipino classicswww.bakersfield.com PETE TITTL: Max's delivers on Filipino classics
One of the interesting issues affecting the restaurant business in recent years has been the bias against many chain restaurants. It's not just the late Anthony Bourdain's advice to patronize
- People drive from across California to visit this Bakersfield liquor storewww.sfgate.com People drive from across Calif. to visit Bakersfield liquor store
The combination of top-shelf, ready-to-mix cocktails and a surprisingly scenic setting...
- Drivers: Kern County's first metered highway ramps will activate Mondaywww.bakersfield.com Drivers: Kern County's first metered highway ramps will activate Monday
In hopes of easing the morning and afternoon commute, Caltrans announced plans for the activation of seven new ramp meters along Highway 58 and southbound Highway 99 in Kern County.
Bakersfield's really made it now!
