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FASHION TIP: Try statement jewelry—one-of-a-kind pieces.

“In order to build a better community we first begin by building the best possible community within our organization,” explained Katie Kirschenmann, the current president of Junior League of Bakersfield (JLB)...

For over a decade, the Bakersfield community has been a proud participant in the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, a charity event that benefits the well-known children’s hospital. But it’s the fact that local children affected by cancer are the ones that will truly benefit from the Giveaway...

I feel like I’m just getting started reaching my goals. I can’t wait to see my products from both Bebe Doos and Dream Innovators on the market.

From Zen gardens to custom floral arrangements for any spectacular event, turning visions of grandeur into reality is a serious business for Oleta Collins.

My father is my hero. He taught me respect, and I try to apply that to my life every day...

For children who are living with a disability, life can be riddled with obstacles. Everything from basic communications to engaging in social activities can be more challenging...

THE RED SHIELD – Bakersfield College Athletic Foundation

For Leslie Knox, running a successful company is more than just a way to make a living—it’s personal...

Dress nice all the time–there’s not that big of a difference between work and other outings.

When Al Adler opened The Aviator Casino in February 2011, he wasn’t well-known in the industry. Oil and gas had been his game since the early ‘80s.

We are, once again, proud to feature the survival stories of local women who’ve been personally touched by this devastating disease in order to continue educating everyone on the importance of watching for warning signs and taking care of your heart.

After all, heart disease in women isn’t just a national problem—it’s a local one.

Celebrating heart health has never been more in style! These local women are dressed in red to bring awareness to the #1 and #3 killers of women in our community: heart disease and stroke.

There’s nothing quite like a little Girl Power to start the year off with a bang.

For thousands of women in our community, that power goes hand in hand with celebrating accomplishments, achieving goals, and inspiring others. And we do mean thousands.

Two people, 100 dogs, and 20 acres of rolling hillside. It might not sound like much to wag your tail about, but at Alpha Canine Sanctuary, it’s a way of lifE. And life for everyone involved, from the dogs to the caretakers, is very good at this “no kill haven” for homeless canines...

It is dedication to this creed, this way of approaching life, that turned a group of Italian immigrant farmers settling in Mettler into a successful farming operation. And it’s an attitude that was passed on from father to son...

If you can come up with a better mousetrap, then do it. The best idea wins.

FASHION TIP: Hey guys...the right pair of shoes is key.

Every soon-to-be-parent wishes for a healthy baby. Unfortunately, that’s a wish that can’t always come true....

On our quest to find things to make life easier in the kitchen, we spoke with the local chef for The Petroleum Club: Robert Alimirzaie. We asked him to share with us his favorite gadgets in the kitchen, and he was happy to open up...