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Home sales in Bakersfield have increased in the last few months as prices have plummeted.
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Tails of Bakersfield: $14,000 raised for unwanted pets, thanks to you
Thanks to our community of givers, The Californian’s Tails of Bakersfield has raised more than $14,000 for unwanted pets.-
Police swarm park once beset by vandals, boozers
Deputies on bicycles. Late-night law enforcement sweeps. Dozens of citations issued. -
Report: State, local juniors need more college prep
An optional exam given to Kern County juniors last school year found the vast majority needed more math and English in their senior year to be ready to take college-level courses. -
Taft touts dreams for 'lifestyle center' downtown
TAFT — City leaders envision a lifestyle center in its downtown, land that could transform this small town of about 9,000 people into a destination.
BC backbreaker: Fresno stuns 'Gades 31-25
A 23-year break in the Bakersfield College-Fresno City College football series worked out well for Fresno.-
Warriors' defense dominates opener
TEHACHAPI — Tehachapi had fourth down Saturday, and coach Steve Denman had two good choices. -
Rams' fast start leads to tournament title
After grabbing a 6-0 lead in game one of its Highland Invitational championship match against Bakersfield High, the Garces volleyball team ran around the court during a timeout excitedly giving high fives to each other. -
Faas goes wire-to-wire in USAC Midget main event
Nick Faas took a step closer to a USAC Western States Midget championship Saturday night with an impressive victory at Bakersfield Speedway.
Tails of Bakersfield: $14,000 raised for unwanted pets, thanks to you
Thanks to our community of givers, The Californian’s Tails of Bakersfield has raised more than $14,000 for unwanted pets.-
Best Bets for the weekend: A month's worth of stuff to do in just three days
The weekend after Labor Day is always so loaded with stuff to do in Kern County that it’s literally impossible to get to everything. Let us help you plan your busy weekend with our guide to the biggest events around. -
Gallery brings a clean perspective
September’s First Friday downtown marks the opening of a contemporary gallery run by two young artists. -
Parents share experiences as Palin's nomination puts focus on Down syndrome
Shortly after Ana Gomez gave birth to son Alexavier, the doctor gave her news every mother dreads.
Olympic dreams: Sports enrollment surges post-Beijing Games
Five-year-old Beckett Lindsey signed up for gymnastics shortly before the Summer Games began in Beijing, so it might be a stretch to say his athletic career started with dreams of Olympic gold.-
Taft touts dreams for 'lifestyle center' downtown
TAFT — City leaders envision a lifestyle center in its downtown, land that could transform this small town of about 9,000 people into a destination. -
People in Business: A who's who in business for Sept. 5
MARK BATASKA has been appointed vice president of logistics and supply chain management, a new position at Sun World International LLC, the company announced. In his new Bakersfield-based position, Bataska is to be responsible for strategic and operational planning, dealing with quality control, transportation, packing-house facilities and material procurement. He previously worked in supply chain management at JBS Swift and Co. and Del Monte Foods. The Chicago native earned a bachelor's degree in political science at Loyola University and a master's degree in business administration at DePaul University. -
Foreclosures hit new all-time high in Kern
One thousand properties foreclosed in Kern County during August, county figures show, the most ever among records going back to 1995.
Winning numbers in California's 'SuperLotto Plus'
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn for the California Lottery's "SuperLotto Plus" game Saturday night, which had a jackpot of $19 million.-
Tuberculosis patient put in medical isolation
San Bernardino county officials say they have forced a tuberculosis patient into medical isolation after health officials suspected the patient was not taking medication and was going to work. -
College Football Scores
Akron 42, Syracuse 28 -
Husband of missing Point Loma woman arrested
Authorities say they've arrested the estranged husband of a missing Point Loma resident.
Police: Bombs explode at Afghan police HQ, 6 dead
Two suicide attackers detonated bombs inside the police headquarters in Afghanistan's second-largest city Sunday, killing six policemen, officials said.-
India jubilant over nuclear trade waiver
India's government and business groups were jubilant Sunday over a hard-won endorsement from nations that supply nuclear material and technology, a decision that paves the way for a landmark civil nuclear energy accord between India and the United States. -
Canada's prime minister calls early election
Canada's prime minister dissolved Parliament on Sunday and called an early election next month in hopes of strengthening his Conservative minority government's hold on power. -
Unknown powder sent to US diplomats in Pakistan
Two American diplomatic outposts in Pakistan received envelopes containing an unknown white powder last week, sparking a security scare, a U.S. Embassy spokesman said Sunday.
Today in History - Sept. 7
Today is Sunday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2008. There are 115 days left in the year.-
Today in History - Sept. 5
Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 249th day of 2008. There are 117 days left in the year. -
Today in History - Sept. 4
Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, the 248th day of 2008. There are 118 days left in the year. -
Today in History - Sept. 2
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 246th day of 2008. There are 120 days left in the year.
Algae-dyed polar bears puzzle Japan zoo visitors
Green-colored polar bears are drawing questions from puzzled visitors at a Japanese zoo.-
Wanted: Ride to Mojave Desert for wayward tortoise
Sadie the desert tortoise needs a ride to an adoptive home in the Mojave Desert - the sooner the better. -
Illinois kindergarten golfer has ace
Look out Tiger Woods, 5-year-old Drew Gray's got game. -
Man in wheelchair robs Texas 7-Eleven of condoms
A robber rolled into a Dallas convenience store came armed with a bat and a knife. He left with a lot of condoms and an energy drink.
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