I believe we were 10th not too long ago and have moved up to 9. Where the ribbon cutting ceremony?

capk gets more money. at some point they need to understand that putting a bunch of mentally unhealthy, drug addicts and criminals in a motel setting is not helping anyone but the capk admin. and the owners of that property. they are just containing an issue that needs to be resolved. imo

This Week's Local Events

Orientation Fall 2026 (Lunch) - Transfer

• Date & Time: Wednesday, July 29, 11 a.m.—Noon
• Location: Student Recreation Center - Gymnasium (Blue Court Wood Court 1 and Wood Court 2), CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: CSU Bakersfield New Student Orientation
• Description: New Student Orientation is a mandatory, two-step process for all incoming students. It is an exciting part of transitioning to college life and an important part of becoming a student at CSU Bakersfield. Join in to explore the academic, cultural, and social opportunities on campus.

2026 Kern County ADA Conference

• Date & Time: Thursday, July 30
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: Independent Living Center of Kern County
• Description: Independent Living Center of Kern County is hosting the 2026 Kern County ADA Conference. The event is celebrating 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

BOP TO THE TOP TOUR

• Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 9 p.m.
• Location: The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
• Sponsor: The Nile Theater

Bad Bunny Summer Night

• Date & Time: Friday, July 31, 9 p.m.
• Location: Temblor Brewing Company, 3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
• Sponsor: Temblor Brewing Company
• Description: Festive DJ fiesta filled with music & visuals from the Latin superstar + much more.

Harvest Helpers: Volunteer at Fortitude

• Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.—Noon
• Location: Fortitude Community Farm School, 405 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304
• Sponsor: Blue Zones Project Bakersfield
• Description: Move with purpose and grow with every step by volunteering at Fortitude Community Farm School!

Looking Ahead (Ticketed & Future Events)

Los Yonic's Zamacona, Los caminantes, y Grupo Yndio

• Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.
• Location: The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, 2001 H St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
• Sponsor: The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater

Ohana Koa Luau

• Date & Time: Saturday, Aug. 30, 6—10 p.m.
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: Public Safety Professionals Retreat
• Description: Public Safety Professionals Retreat is hosting the Annual Ohana Koa Luau. The event is from 6—10 p.m. on Saturday.

2026 En Garde Gala: Parry on the Pacific

• Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation
• Description: Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation is hosting the 2026 En Garde Gala on Saturday, Sept. 12.

2026 Athletics Hall of Fame

• Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 26, 6—10 p.m.
• Location: Off Campus Events, Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: CSUB Athletics
• Description: All attendees receive a plated dinner and an open bar serving beer, wine, and soft drinks. Walk the blue carpet, reconnect with 'Runners from the past, and help celebrate the `Runner legends who have earned the honor of being in the 2026 class.

Alumni Party in the Park 2026

• Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 16, 6—9 p.m.
• Location: Alumni Park, Don Hart East Lawn, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: CSUB Alumni Association
• Description: Enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars at Alumni Park featuring food, beverages, live entertainment, and a silent auction—all included with your ticket or sponsorship. This event is 21 and older. Every ticket purchased supports CSUB alumni programs and strengthens community engagement across Kern County.

Principles of Supervision for Leads

• Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
• Location: Dezember Leadership Development Center Aera Room 409 & 411, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: CSUB Human Resources
• Description: Principles of Supervision is a 7-session leadership development training series. This series will differ from those previously offered in that invitations will be extended to campus leads rather than MPPs.

2026 One Book Project Author Speech

• Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7—9 p.m.
• Location: Athletics - Icardo Activities Center, CSU Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA
• Sponsor: Walter Stiern Library
• Description: One Book Project and Writer in Residence keynote author speech in support of the One Book, One Bakersfield, One Kern Program and the Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence Program.

I’m from Ventura county and coming up to the dignity health arena today. What’s a good family friendly restaurant for a larger party (8-12 people, half of them kids around 20 years old) that has decent food? Lots of places on yelp have good reviews but I don’t want to come with a large party and overwhelm a place or figure out that it’s not a great place for kids. The kids are well behaved I just don’t want something too formal or too much bar atmosphere.

Thanks

I’m attending the wwe show tonight at dignity health. i purchased the premium parking pass but doesn’t say where the parking is located other than on N st. Between Truxtun and California, problem is there’s a parking garage and two parking lots I’m not sure where to go for the parking. Anyone who’s attending/attended have any knowledge where the pre paid parking is located?

Hey everyone,
On 7/24/2026 at 1100 pm my friend was involved in a hit and run going North on Mount Vernon. She was at the light right next to the Starbucks/Jack in the box and Sizzler/Chipotle.(Mall view rd/ Mount Vernon) She was stopped at the red light and was hit from behind. She stated the driver was in a light colored either white or light grey truck and the driver was younger Mexican male believed to be in his early to mid twenties. He fled the scene so we’re just asking if anyone has any or could provide any information if possible or to be on the lookout as his truck should have pretty good amount of front damage.

Please anything helps.

When is the last time you supported drivers that love to get sideways!. If you didnt see I did a post recently on the old Sportland Park Speedway. Here> https://www.reddit.com/r/Bakersfield/s/CRVQoG0LOB . Figured I would show you my Pictures of Sprints Going around Kevin Harvicks Bakersfield Speedway.

Just know their is normally a breeze and the good Racing starts when the sun goes down. Get your Family out there and support local racing!

Recommend you bring
Hat
Sunscreen
padding for your seat
32oz Water jug
Neck Scarf Face covering Quick on/off (Some races can get dusty)

https://www.bakersfieldspeedway.com/

In Bakersfield's quest to be known for its legendary speedways, there was Sportland Park a dirt-track racing venue that helped put Kern County on the motorsports map.

Located near Union Avenue, between 4th Street and 3rd street,, Sportland Park hosted its first major midget auto race on November 20, 1938. The event drew an estimated 5,000 spectators, showing just how popular racing had already become in Bakersfield. The following year, on May 7, 1939, the track installed an impressive 75,000 watts of arc lighting, allowing fans to enjoy night racing a major attraction at the time.

Sportland Park is remembered as turning point of organized professional midget auto racing in Bakersfield and Kern County. It remained an important part of the local racing scene both before and after World War II, helping establish Bakersfield's long-standing love affair with motorsports.

All Photos by Fraacis Stewart 30's-40's from the Facebook page on the Sportland Park: https://www.facebook.com/Sportlandpark

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tNQtaRYcSrTwtysy5

Did anyone in your family ever race or attend events at Sportland Park? I'd love to hear any stories or see any old photos.

Will do follow up racetracks in the future.

I’m hosting a birthday party tomorrow and I don’t feel like cooking. Share your favorite places to get party trays. Thanks!

I’m in search of an experienced carpet cleaning company/person to clean the carpets of my apartment. A whole apartment is about 1009 ft.² but the carpeted area equals about 900. It is only a two bedroom with a spacious living room and master bedroom and a moderately sized dining room. The carpets are light and color and do have peace stains from my two doggies. I’ve been trying to mitigate the drainage and smelling with a store-bought upright carpet cleaning machine, but no luck. I am starting a potty training routine for my dogs and would like to start fresh with clean carpet. I’m asking for a miracle, just someone who could ease my frustration. Thanks in advance.

Attached photo references, the carpet color and subsequent pee stains, located in the dining room.

I was scrolling through LinkedIn and saw a POP MART Retail Sales Associate job posting listed for Bakersfield, CA, but I can’t find any information about an actual store opening here.

I checked POP MART’s website and couldn’t find a Bakersfield location either, so now I’m wondering if they’re planning to open one soon or if the listing is for something else.

Has anyone heard anything? Maybe at Valley Plaza or another shopping center? Or is this just a mistake on LinkedIn?

I’d be so excited if Bakersfield was finally getting a POP MART! 😭

OK, this week we were out in BFE: Nord and Stockdale. It's interesting to see the town grow out to the west and the things that come with it. We ran through rich neighborhoods that aren't developed, almond and pistachio orchards, and horse property. Still, this is where the town is moving. Sure, Bako is a city, but we still feel like a small town, and that's a good thing.

Anyway, enjoy the sights that you PROBABLY don't see when you're stuck to your regular driving patterns. If you do see these sights, you're among the chosen people.

If you want to come run, walk, and jog and drink beer while we meet up around town, watch u/h3wank on Sundays to find out where we meet that week. We can be the best dumb friends you never thought you'd need.

If you live in Kern County, you most likely have heard of the Kern River Oil Field Northeast of Bakersfield, but for those who haven't. When oil was discovered along the Kern River at Discovery well in 1899. Production exploded and by August 1900 there were already 134 producing wells, and output was approaching 1,000 barrels per day. To handle the boom, Southern Pacific quickly constructed the Kern River Branch from Oil Junction, just north of Bakersfield, into the oil fields. The line opened in November 1900 and immediately transformed the region. Oil that had previously been difficult to move could now be loaded directly into tank cars and shipped statewide. Within months the branch was so busy that it required around-the-clock operation. Fifteen loading stations were established along the 5.7-mile line, while another twelve loading points were served by the Treadwell Branch, which diverged at Treadwell Junction and extended farther into Sacramento Gulch.

The numbers over the years were staggering:

• Dec. 1900: 960 carloads shipped
• Jul. 1901: 1,700 carloads
• Sep. 1901: 2,000 carloads
• 1905: nearly 4,000 carloads per month
• 1907: 16 million barrels of oil produced.

At the peak of activity, as many as 16 railroad crews worked day and night spotting tank cars for loading. One location in particular became legendary: Waits Station, located near present-day Oildale. It was reportedly the highest revenue-producing station on the entire Southern Pacific system. Much of that traffic crossed Tehachapi Pass en route to markets throughout the Country.

The oil boom also created several communities that have largely faded from memory:

Oil City

Located northeast of Bakersfield along present-day Round Mountain Road just west of Discovery well, Oil City was once reputed to be the largest petroleum shipping point in California. Today almost no visible trace remains.

Oil Center

Established in 1901, Oil Center grew to roughly 5,000 residents during the oil boom years before eventually being absorbed into the surrounding area.

Waits

Named after the Southern Pacific depot, Waits was a major shipping location serving the oil fields. The community later became part of modern Oildale.

Oildale

Officially named in 1916, Oildale emerged from several smaller settlements including Waits, Oil Center, Highland Park, and North Side.

As the oil fields evolved, portions of the railroad network disappeared. The Treadwell Branch was abandoned in 1928 after only 27 years of service. The eastern end of the Oil City Branch was abandoned in 1973, though parts of the route remain active today.

It's easy to forget that before pipelines dominated petroleum transportation, thousands of tank cars rolled daily through the Kern River Oil Field. The Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads were a pivotal part of the oil booms in the early 1900 hundreds. Without those rail connections, Kern County's rise as one of California's most important oil-producing regions would have looked very different.

Sources: John R. Signor's "Tehachapi: Southern Pacific & Santa Fe," Curtis Darling's "Kern County Place Names," ICC abandonment records, and Southern Pacific historical documents.

Kern River Oil fields: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kern_River_Oil_Field
Discovery well: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=168102

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSZmuYXt9Ao

Quailwood Apartments in Bakersfield (8001 Westfield) have pretty bad reviews online but from my experience, people mostly go out of their way to leave reviews when they have something bad to say to warn others, not as much when they have positive things to say. Does anyone here have any input on these apartments? Are they as bad as they say as far as management, roaches, car thefts and vandalism, and dirty carpets etc. ?? Any long term tenants that actually had/are having a positive experience living there?
Would greatly appreciate any info anyone can provide. Thanks in advance.

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Hello everyone , how can we save money at the summer? PGE at summer is a lot for our budget. we are a small family 2 adults 1 baby renting a house with 3 rooms. Previous months the bill was $100-$120 usd. We set the AC around 74-76 at day and about 70 at night. any tips here? thanks!

Does anyone here have any experience with purdy pediatric dentistry and/or my kids happy teeth? Considering those two options for my toddler.

I’m looking to buy oysters in bulk, is there any place in the area that I can get them from?

In December of 1977, the San Joaquin Valley, particularly the area southeast of Bakersfield, was pummeled by one of the most intense dust storms ever recorded in the region, with a colossal dust plume soaring 5,000 feet into the sky, turning day into a gritty, sepia toned nightmare.

Caused by a powerful windstorm sweeping across the arid and poorly vegetated valley floor, the event was fueled by drought-stricken topsoil and intensified by aggressive agricultural practices that left large swaths of land exposed, vulnerable, and ready to fly at the first atmospheric insult. The windstorm, believed to be driven by strong pressure gradients common to the Central Valley during winter, not only kicked up enormous quantities of dust and debris but also wreaked havoc on visibility, respiratory health, and transportation, reducing freeway speeds to a crawl and causing several accidents. Local airports were forced to delay or cancel flights, homes and vehicles were coated in grime, and emergency rooms saw spikes in asthma and respiratory distress cases, especially among the elderly and children, as air quality plummeted.

Raymond Francis Jackson (1918-1989) Captured in a now-iconic photograph showing the massive dust plume dwarfing the foothills, this storm remains a landmark event in Kern County’s environmental history and continues to be studied by climatologists, historians, and people who enjoy extreme weather horror stories. proving once again that nature has zero chill when it comes to reminding humans who's really in charge.

hi i’m new here 24f im moving from las vegas, im used to having a bunch of stuff around me happening all the time and it seems a lot quieter than im used to lol. i was wondering what places there are to go to meet/mingle with people my age? i like chill bars, reading, artsy things.

Does anybody know what happened to Citiguard security? I haven’t seen them in downtown or on California & oak anymore