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Bakersfield.com Go & Do (Free subscription) | 08/04/2008
At first glance you might think Sertinos Café is just another coffee, sandwich and yogurt place. Nothing special, you've seen it all before. But this Portland-based company that has opened its first California store in Bakersfield has a few specialties that are not found elsewhere.
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Pittsburgh's Future (Free subscription) | 08/03/2008
Our region’s ego took a hit last month when the Census estimated that the City of Pittsburgh is now only the 59th largest city in the U.S., down from 54th in 2000, and smaller than places like Aurora, Colorado and Bakersfield, California. In 1950, Pittsburgh was the 10th largest city in the country, but its population has dropped by over 50% since then, one of the largest population declines among...
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Cinema Treasures (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Just a reminder that the fundraiser at the Fox Theatre with historical local films. On Aug. 1st, Kern County's past will come to life on the big screen in a way that it never has before, in a must see event at the majestic Fox Theater in Bakersfield. Two new films about Kern County's rich history will premier at the Fox as part of a gala fund raising event for the Lopez Hill House...
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Bakersfield.com Latest news (Free subscription) | 08/01/2008
Bakersfield City Councilwoman Sue Benham has filed to run for a third term. Benham represents Ward 2, which includes downtown, Westchester, and the California Avenue/Truxtun Avenue area.
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WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New Yor (Free subscription) | 07/30/2008
The McCain campaign has increasingly focused on gas prices and energy in recent days: In addition to ads, there have been conference calls to stress the short-term impact of McCain's proposals and a photo op at a Bakersfield, California oil rig on Monday.
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The Hotline on Call (Free subscription) | 07/29/2008
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Speaking via webcast to donors gathered at a fundraiser on his behalf in Bermuda, John McCain spoke about his criteria for selecting his running mate, but he stopped short of naming any names. "I just want to assure you that we're going through the process," McCain said. "There are so many highly-qualified people in our party ranging – and I won't mention names – but ranging from...
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Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Laura Meckler reports from Bakersfield, Calif., on the presidential race. Standing in the hot sun in front of a large oil pump in central California, John McCain again issued a plea for more offshore oil drilling, suggesting it would not take long for consumers to see the benefits. John McCain, accompanied by his wife Cindy, speaks to [...]
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Donklephant (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Since McCain has had serious skin cancer problems before, this could prove to be significant news or it could prove to be nothing at all. We simply don’t know yet. From Wash Post: BAKERSFIELD, California (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, said on Monday his doctor has [...]
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The Hotline on Call (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
John McCain today in Bakersfield, CA, at San Joaquin Facilities Management: On drilling : "I'm here with the members of the California Independent Petroleum Association and the producers and the people who are for 80 years have been providing much needed oil for the people of the United States and the world. We know that hard-working Americans today are suffering from high gas prices, and that's one...
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Reuters (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
BAKERSFIELD, California (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who has suffered from skin cancer in the past, had a spot removed from his face on Monday during a routine checkup by a doctor in Phoenix, an aide said.
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Time (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Politico: McCain will visit an oil derrick near Bakersfield, California Monday to push his energy message. Plus: He’ll also attend two fundraisers in Cali, where he’s also expected to focus on energy.
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Bakersfield.com Sports (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
STOCKTON -- Chad Tracy's three-run home run capped a seven-run fourth inning as the Bakersfield Blaze rallied from an early six-run deficit Sunday to defeat the Stockton Ports 12-7 in California League baseball action at Banner Island Ballpark.
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Time (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
The Arizonian will hold an afternoon luncheon at the Seven Oaks Country Club in oil-producing Bakersfield. Plates start at $1,000. He plans to speak on off-shore drilling. PREVIOUSLY: McCain hosted a barbecue with 75 GOP allies at his cabin outside Sedona, Ariz., Saturday evening.
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News: Moldova.org: Politics (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
The search went on Thursday for a bear that mauled a California woman in a remote area east of Bakersfield.The victim, Allena Hansen, 56, of Kern County, Calif., was reported resting comfortably after extensive surgery, the Los Angeles Times said.A neighbor said Hansen was lucid, active and probably pretty sore and expected to recover after 10 hours of surgery for severe cuts to the head and face.The...
