Thursday, March 15, 2012

Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Bullet Train Chairman Dan Richards at CSUB tonight

Town Hall meeting tonight to discuss HSR at CSUB.


Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Bullet Train Chairman Dan Richards at CSUB tonight

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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Jazz drummer Donald Dean at the BJW tonight for free clinic/concert

Great event tonight! Don't miss it!

Jazz drummer Donald Dean at the BJW tonight for free clinic/concert


photo © F. Maccioli

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

More opposition to HSR popping up in affected Bakersfield neighborhoods

Just who is/are High-Speed Boondoggle?

More opposition to HSR popping up in affected Bakersfield neighborhoods



photo by F. Maccioli

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Monday, March 12, 2012

The Week Ahead - Hearing Board to rule on requests for environmental relief

 San Joaquin Valley APCD Hearing Board meets this week. Several companies seeking relief.

The Week Ahead - Hearing Board to rule on requests for environmental relief



photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

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Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead, Jazz About Town, Mar. 12, 2012

Here are this week's updated jazz listings for the Bakersfield area.

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead, Jazz About Town, Mar. 12, 2012

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Friday, March 09, 2012

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 9 - 11

Lots of jazz this weekend. Read about it here:

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 9 - 11


Andy Martin will appear at CSUB tonight.

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Thursday, March 08, 2012

Ca. State Senate to hold HSR informational hearing - budget may be at risk

Will HSR be included in the 2012-2013 California budget?

Ca. State Senate to hold HSR informational hearing - budget may be at risk

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Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Richard Noel - Bakersfield's jazz accordionist

Check out this profile on Bakersfield's Richard Noel:

Richard Noel - Bakersfield's jazz accordionist

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Tuesday, March 06, 2012

2012 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival to be held this month, Mar. 11 - 25

A short drive up the mountain for a worthy cause:

2012 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival to be held this month, Mar. 11 - 25

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Monday, March 05, 2012

Fundraiser for the Tree Foundation of Kern at Metro Galleries this week

First ever fundraising event for the Tree Foundation this week.

Fundraiser for the Tree Foundation of Kern at Metro Galleries this week

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Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead: Jazz About Town, Mar. 5, 2012

Latest news on jazz gigs around town:

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead: Jazz About Town, Mar. 5, 2012


Candace Freeman will appear at the Jazz Workshop this week. Photo © F. Maccioli

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Friday, March 02, 2012

SJVAPCD to host emission calculation training class on Mar. 21, 2012

Free training on a new emissions estimation model to be given by APCD. Read more here:

SJVAPCD to host emission calculation training class on Mar. 21, 2012

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Jazz this weekend: Mar. 2 - 4

Kama Ruby, Mike Montano, Jimmy and Kim Narducci, Que Pasa Jazz Night, and the Bakersfield Dance Orchestra this weekend.
Jazz this weekend: Mar. 2 - 4


Kama Ruby will be at Metro Galleries tonight. Photo © F. J. Maccioli

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

E-waste recycling event to benefit Helps International this weekend

Donate your old TV or computer and help provide medicine to less fortunate people in Latin America.

E-waste recycling event to benefit Helps International this weekend


photo taken from Alianza Recycling and Recovery website

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Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead - Jazz About Town, Feb. 28, 2012

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/bakersfield-jazz-the-week-ahead-jazz-about-town-feb-28-2012

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Jazz in Bakersfield tonight, Feb. 25

Kama Ruby & Jeff Rosbrugh, Mike Montano, Dena Reynolds, and the CSUB Jazz Coffeehouse - all tonight!

Jazz in Bakersfield tonight, Feb. 25


Dena Reynolds

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Arts Council of Kern awards $1,250 grant to the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Local jazz organization receives grant to help fund programs:

Arts Council of Kern awards $1,250 grant to the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Greenlief/Stinson/Liebig at Metro Galleries tonight

Way cool show tonight:

Greenlief/Stinson/Liebig at Metro Galleries tonight


photo  © F. Maccioli

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Applications for 2012 Green Expo due Mar. 19, 2012

3rd Annual Greater Bakersfield Green Expo and Great American Cleanup at Yokuts Park April 14. More info, including student art and vendor applications, here:

Applications for 2012 Green Expo due Mar. 19, 2012


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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Blues/R&B great Thelma Jones to appear at Bakersfield Jazz Workshop tomorrow

FREE clinic/concert at the BJW tomorrow! Thelma Jones!

Blues/R&B great Thelma Jones to appear at Bakersfield Jazz Workshop tomorrow

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SJVAPCD to hold permit streamlining meeting next week

Hate government red tape? Here's your chance to do something about it.

SJVAPCD to hold permit streamlining meeting next week

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead - Jazz About Town, Feb. 20, 2012

Lots of jazz this week:

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead - Jazz About Town, Feb. 20, 2012


 Photo © F. Maccioli

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Volunteers needed for Audubon Kern River Preserve this Saturday

Volunteer work for all of you outdoors folk tomorrow!

Volunteers needed for Audubon Kern River Preserve this Saturday

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Jazz this weekend: Feb. 17 - 19

Some interesting gigs this weekend. Check them out here and click on the hyperlinks for more details!

Jazz this weekend: Feb. 17 - 19

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pro-HSR group launches new effort to secure California funding

Pro-HSR group launches new effort to secure California funding

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Still time to apply for CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards

Want some recognition for your business' environmental efforts? Read on:

Still time to apply for CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Jazz About Town, Feb. 13, 2012

Here's this week's listing of local jazz gigs:

Jazz About Town, Feb. 13, 2012

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Jazz this weekend, Feb. 10 - 12

Lots of jazz in town this weekend. Get the details here:

Jazz this weekend, Feb. 10 - 12


King Tut Restaurant and Hookah Bar will be featuring live jazz with Kama Ruby this weekend.

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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Supervisors oppose HSR, Maggard says maintenance facility won't be built here

More bad news for California HSR:

Supervisors oppose HSR, Maggard says maintenance facility won't be built here

 Kern County Supervisor Mike Maggard

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Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Chevron seeking two variances from air regs tomorrow

Chevron on the Hearing Board agenda again. Details in the linked article:


Chevron seeking two variances from air regs tomorrow


Photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

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