Ace's Take

Super Bowl commercials and the environment

2012-01-31T14:21:00.000-08:00

A funny look at environmental regs, from a previous Super Bowl:

Super Bowl commercials and the environment

Andy Lyons / Getty Images

Jazz About Town, Jan. 30, 2012

2012-01-30T11:28:00.000-08:00

Lots of jazz in Bakersfield. Read all about it here:

Jazz About Town, Jan. 30, 2012

EPA giving $5 million in grants for clean train projects in San Joaquin Valley

2012-01-27T11:32:00.000-08:00

EPA trying to clean up diesel emissions in the San Joaquin Valley. Read more here:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/epa-giving-5-million-grants-for-clean-train-projects-san-joaquin-valley

Jazz This Weekend: Jan. 27 - 29

2012-01-27T09:51:00.000-08:00

Some jazz this weekend for those of you tired of classic rock and c&w:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/jazz-this-weekend-jan-27-29

Photo © F. Maccioli

HSR Authority to discuss Bakersfield to Palmdale alignment, choose new chairman

2012-01-25T11:48:00.000-08:00

New CaHSRA Board meeting coming up. Bakersfield to Palmdale route to be discussed. Read more here:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/hsr-authority-to-discuss-bakersfield-to-palmdale-alignment-choose-new-chairman

Artist's concept of HSR passing Bakersfield High School / CaHSRA

Jazz About Town, Jan. 23, 2012

2012-01-23T11:57:00.000-08:00

Get the latest on jazz gigs in the area.

Jazz About Town, Jan. 23, 2012

APCD adopts GHG banking rule

2012-01-20T15:30:00.000-08:00

This was pretty much expected but does it really amount to anything?

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/apcd-adopts-ghg-banking-rule

2012-01-20T12:51:00.000-08:00

Some jazz for you in town and a nice one out of town. More here:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/jazz-this-weekend-jan-20-22

Jazz About Town, Jan. 17, 2012

2012-01-17T12:25:00.000-08:00

Who says jazz is dead in Bako? Dozens of gigs in the next few weeks.

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/jazz-about-town-jan-17-2012

California HSR shocker - CEO and the Chairman of the Board resign

2012-01-12T17:58:00.000-08:00

So what do you HSR opponents/supporters think of this?

California HSR shocker - CEO and the Chairman of the Board resign

Former CaHSRA CEO Roelof van Ark

Guitar Virtuosos Frank Vignola & Vinnie Raniola to appear in Bakersfield Jan. 19

2012-01-11T14:23:00.000-08:00

Wow - great show coming up. Ticket info and more in the article at the attached link:

Guitar Virtuosos Frank Vignola & Vinnie Raniola to appear in Bakersfield Jan. 19

Occupy Wall Street West to occupy San Francisco Financial District Jan. 20

2012-01-10T12:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/occupy-wall-street-plans-major-demonstration-san-francisco

Occupy Wall Street West plans mass action in San Francisco on Jan. 20. Cites corporate assault on the environment as one of its reasons.

Pilc Moutin Hoenig Trio to appear at CSUB this Saturday

2012-01-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

CSUB's legends of Jazz Series starts of the new year with a great jazz trio, Pilc Moutin Hoenig. Read more:

Pilc Moutin Hoenig Trio to appear at CSUB this Saturday

HSR staff confirms Grapevine alternative inferior to Antelope Valley

2012-01-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

The HSR staff has concluded its controversial reexamination of the I-5 / Grapevine route between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. read more below:

HSR staff confirms Grapevine alternative inferior to Antelope Valley

Jazz About Town, Jan. 9, 2012

2012-01-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

We have some great jazz coming up in the Bako area. Find out more here:

Jazz About Town, Jan. 9, 2012

Electronic waste recycling event at Rabobank, Jan. 14

2012-01-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

Want to get rid of an old tv or computer safely? Read how here:

Electronic waste recycling event at Rabobank, Jan. 14

New year, same old story - Big Oil can't comply with air regs again

2012-01-05T13:05:00.000-08:00

New year, same old story - Big Oil can't comply with air regs again

Photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

BTW at the Jazz Workshop tonight

2012-01-04T16:29:00.000-08:00

Catch the first show of the year tonight at the BJW!

BTW at the Jazz Workshop tonight

Jazz About Town, Jan. 3, 2012

2012-01-03T11:34:00.000-08:00

Jazz gigs in the area - get your info here:

Jazz About Town, Jan. 3, 2012

photo © F. Maccioli

HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

2011-12-31T12:13:00.000-08:00

HSR Board to make decision about Grapevine route alternative, hiring practices, and to discuss 2012 Business Plan. Mor here:

HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

Jazz Music in Bakersfield, Dec. 30 - Jan. 1

2011-12-30T14:57:00.000-08:00

Jazzy things to do in Bakersfield this weekend:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/bakersfield-jazz-dec-30-jan-1

Photo © F. Maccioli

When is an increase of half a million tons per year of CO2 insignificant?

2011-12-30T13:22:00.000-08:00

A project that adds the equivalent of 17 new sources under ARB's Cap and Trade rules isn't significant, according to the SJVAPCD. Read why here:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-is-an-increase-of-half-a-million-tons-per-year-of-co2-insignificant

Jazz About Town, Dec. 27, 2011

2011-12-27T12:22:00.000-08:00

Get the latest on jazz gigs in Bakersfield here:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/jazz-about-town-dec-27-2011

2011-12-24T13:43:00.000-08:00

HSR in the news for all the wrong reasons again.

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-does-1-job-equal-10-or-20-or-30-cahsra-lays-another-egg

Photo by F. Maccioli

2011-12-22T12:56:00.000-08:00

Own a fleet of heavy duty trucks or buses? You need to read this:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/clean-air-deadline-near-for-diesel-trucks-and-buses

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

2011-12-21T10:25:00.000-08:00

The SJVAPCD is planning to adopt a greenhouse gas banking rule, but, can the credits ever be used for anything? Read more here:

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

Jazz for Christmas and New Years

2011-12-20T11:50:00.000-08:00

Some jazz tunes for the holidays. What are your favorites?

Jazz for Christmas and New Years

A Christmas carol for ALL of my friends

2011-12-20T10:38:00.000-08:00

This is for all of my gay friends and acquaintances - and everyone else.

A Christmas carol for ALL of my friends

Maria Eugenia; Spottiswoode & His Enemies

Jazz About Town, Dec. 19, 2011

2011-12-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

New jazz gigs, a new venue, and a tough new jazz trivia question. Read all about it here:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 19, 2011

Bakersfield Jazz: Dec. 16-18

2011-12-16T10:14:00.000-08:00

Kama Ruby & Steve Eisen; Mike Montano - live jazz this Saturday. Get the info here:

Bakersfield Jazz: Dec. 16-18

photo © F. Maccioli

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

2011-12-15T10:53:00.000-08:00

Happening right now. Click on article below for webcam link:

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

2011-12-13T10:41:00.000-08:00

Big oil in Kern having trouble complying with air pollution regs - seeking variances for relief tomorrow. Read about it here:

Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

photo © Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Jazz Workshop recruiting students for Beginning Jazz Big Band class

2011-12-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

Are you a musician or music student who always wanted to play jazz but didn't know how or have the opportunity? Here's your chance. Get all the details in the article at the link below:

Jazz Workshop recruiting students for Beginning Jazz Big Band class

photo © F. Maccioli

Jazz About Town, Dec. 12, 2011

2011-12-12T20:40:00.000-08:00

Jazz gigs in the Bakersfield area - get the latest at the following link:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 12, 2011

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

2011-12-08T10:51:00.000-08:00

What do you think about HSR in California? Would you vote for it again? Read more (and give your vote) at the link below:

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

Jazz Meets Africa, poetry/dance/improvisational jazz event at the BJW tonight

2011-12-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

Special event at the BJW tonight. Read all about it here:

Jazz Meets Africa, poetry/dance/improvisational jazz event at the BJW tonight

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

2011-12-04T20:13:00.000-08:00

Wondering how to comply with those new GHG rules? Here's an opportunity for you to learn:

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

Jazz About Town, Dec. 4, 2011

2011-12-04T15:44:00.000-08:00

All the news on jazz gigs in the area:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 4, 2011

photo © F. Maccioli

Fundraiser for Bakersfield AIDS Project and Ricky's Retreat, Tues., Dec. 6.

2011-12-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

Live jazz at this event by Kama Ruby & Steve Merrick:

Fundraiser for Bakersfield AIDS Project and Ricky's Retreat, Tues., Dec. 6.

photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Jazz trumpeter Roger Ingram to give clinic at California Keyboards

2011-12-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

This guy has played with some of the giants in big band jazz - free clinic tomorrow, Dec. 5. Read more at link below:

Jazz trumpeter Roger Ingram to give clinic at California Keyboards

APCD adds new Governing Board members

2011-12-02T13:21:00.000-08:00

New members for SJVAPCD Governing Board. Read about it here:

APCD adds new Governing Board members

BC Jazz Ensemble at the BJW tonight

2011-11-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble at the Jazz Workshop tonight. Details here:

BC Jazz Ensemble at the BJW tonight

Photo © F. Maccioli

Hazardous Waste facility facing APCD hearing for air permit renewal

2011-11-29T14:02:00.000-08:00

APCD holding a hearing for Chem Waste Management's Title V air permit renewal for Kettleman Hills Haz Waste facility. Read more about this somewhat unusual hearing at the link below:

Hazardous Waste facility facing APCD hearing for air permit renewal

Jazz About Town, Nov. 28, 2011

2011-11-28T13:58:00.000-08:00

Current jazz gigs in Bakersfield area are shown in the article linked below:

Jazz About Town, Nov. 28, 2011

Photo © F. Maccioli

Chevron's drilling suspended by Brazil - latest problem for local oil giant

2011-11-25T15:06:00.000-08:00

Kern County isn't the only place Chevron is struggling with environmental regulations. Read more here:

Chevron's drilling suspended by Brazil - latest problem for local oil giant

What's your favorite jazz tune for Thanksgiving?

2011-11-23T11:20:00.000-08:00

Have a favorite Thanksgiving holiday tune? Here are some jazzy ones:

What's your favorite jazz tune for Thanksgiving?

APCD postpones GHG banking rule hearing

2011-11-23T10:32:00.000-08:00

GHG banking rule postponed. No reason given. Read more here:

APCD postpones GHG banking rule hearing

Jazz About Town, Nov. 21, 2011

2011-11-21T14:56:00.000-08:00

Here's the latest on jazz events around Bakersfield:

Jazz About Town, Nov. 21, 2011

California HSR takes another financial hit

2011-11-18T20:44:00.000-08:00

California HSR takes another financial hit

Darren Gholston at Stars Dinner Theatre, Nov. 19, 2011

2011-11-18T19:24:00.000-08:00

BJW annual benefit concert Saturday. Read below for more info:

Darren Gholston at Stars Dinner Theatre, Nov. 19, 2011

APCD to adopt new GHG emissions banking rules on Dec. 15, 2011

2011-11-10T13:22:00.000-08:00

The San Joaquin Valley APCD plans to adopt new regulations to allow greenhouse gas emission reductions to be banked for future use. See the attached for more info:

APCD to adopt new GHG emissions banking rules on Dec. 15, 2011

Bob Sheppard at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop this Wednesday, Nov. 9

2011-11-08T12:23:00.000-08:00

Another terrific FREE clinic/concert in Bakersfield. Bob Sheppard!!!! Read more here:

Bob Sheppard at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop this Wednesday, Nov. 9

Big Oil asking for APCD relief, again - Hearing Board meets tomorrow

2011-11-08T10:19:00.000-08:00

Chevron and AERA asking for permission to violate air regs again. Read more here:

Big Oil asking for APCD relief, again - Hearing Board meets tomorrow

Photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Jazz About Town, Nov. 7, 2011

2011-11-07T11:55:00.000-08:00

Get the latest on jazz in the area:

Jazz About Town, Nov. 7, 2011

BC & CSUB are the places for jazz this weekend

2011-11-03T10:30:00.000-07:00

Support live music in Bakersfield! Special jazz events at BC and CSUB, see the details below:

BC & CSUB are the places for jazz this weekend

poster designed by BC graphic design student Adrianna Ramos

APCD issues Wood Burning Prohibited notice for today

2011-11-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

photo © F. Maccioli

Better check with the APCD before you throw a log on your fireplace. See why below:

APCD issues Wood Burning Prohibited notice for today

High-Speed Rail Business Plan released - Bakersfield segment still up first

2011-11-01T13:48:00.000-07:00

Oppose HSR? Support it? Get the latest with links to the business plan and more right here:

High-Speed Rail Business Plan released - Bakersfield segment still up first

Jazz About Town, Oct. 31, 2011

2011-10-31T14:49:00.000-07:00

Get the latest on jazz gigs in the area:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 31, 2011

National Prescription Drug Take-Back day this Saturday

2011-10-28T09:27:00.000-07:00

Here's some info on how/where to get rid of unwanted and/or expired prescription medicines:

National Prescription Drug Take-Back day this Saturday

Jazzy tunes for halloween - creepy, scary, just plain weird

2011-10-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

Have a favorite ghoulish tune for Halloween? Check out this list at the following link:

Jazzy tunes for halloween - creepy, scary, just plain weird

Chevron to add 400 new oil wells in Bakersfield, APCD says impact insignificant

2011-10-25T15:47:00.000-07:00

Gee, I thought environmental regulations were a roadblock to things like this? Read more at the following link:

Chevron to add 400 new oil wells in Bakersfield, APCD says impact insignificant

Jazz About Town, Oct. 24, 2011

2011-10-24T13:05:00.000-07:00

Get the latest news about jazz gigs in the area at the link below:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 24, 2011

ARB adopts final cap-and-trade regulation, affects 360 businesses state-wide

2011-10-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

The ARB just adopted its cap-and-trade regulation to help reduce greenhouse gases in California. For all the details, see my article at the link below:

ARB adopts final cap-and-trade regulation, affects 360 businesses state-wide

Tin/Bag at CSUB, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

2011-10-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

Very cool concert at CSUB this Friday. Click on the link for more info:

Tin/Bag at CSUB, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

photo credit: Jennifer Williams, Tin/Bag press kit

Regulatory Reform vs Job Losses - Who Really Wins (or Loses)?

2011-10-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

Sometimes regulatory reform might not be what you plan. Read my article on Yahoo:

http://news.yahoo.com/regulatory-reform-vs-job-losses-really-wins-loses-234800586.html

The Kern River Oilfield in Bakersfield, CA

Get rid of your bulky household waste this weekend

2011-10-19T16:55:00.000-07:00

Everyone has household junk sitting in the garage or backyard. Read my article to see how to get rid of it for free:

Get rid of your bulky household waste this weekend

AWMA to host greenhouse gas strategies conference next month

2011-10-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

San Francisco is the place to be next month. Get all the info in my article at the link below:

AWMA to host greenhouse gas strategies conference next month

Jazz About Town, Oct. 17, 2011

2011-10-17T12:12:00.000-07:00

photo © F. Maccioli

Read my article at the attached link for info on jazz gigs around Bakersfield:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 17, 2011

Oilfield perc ponds - how they may affect (your) non-oilfield business

2011-10-14T20:17:00.000-07:00

For more info on AWMA's luncheon meeting, read my full article at the link below:

Oilfield perc ponds - how they may affect (your) non-oilfield business

Photo by Matt Cardy - Getty Images

Jazz this weekend in Bakersfield, Oct. 14, 2011

2011-10-14T17:41:00.000-07:00

Jazzy things to do in Bakersfield this weekend. Read my article at the link below:

Jazz this weekend in Bakersfield, Oct. 14, 2011

ARB announces 2nd annual Climate Generation competition for high schools

2011-10-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

High school students, educators - read about ARB's climate change competition in my full article below.

ARB announces 2nd annual Climate Generation competition for high schools

Jazz About Town, Oct. 11, 2011

2011-10-11T11:09:00.000-07:00

Check out my article below for a list of jazz events around town:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 11, 2011

Kama Ruby and Company with special guest, Jamael Dana Dean, at Metro Galleries

2011-10-06T19:35:00.000-07:00

Catch Kama Ruby and a great young phenom, Jamael Dean at Metro Galleries on Friday. More info in my article at the link below:

Kama Ruby and Company with special guest, Jamael Dana Dean, at Metro Galleries

HSR Board announces new EIR, comment period for Fresno to Bakersfield backbone

2011-10-05T16:02:00.000-07:00

Read my article at the link below for all the details on the proposed new HSR EIR/EIS:

HSR Board announces new EIR, comment period for Fresno to Bakersfield backbone

New HSR Business Plan delayed, McCarthy vows to cut off funding

2011-10-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

Get the latest news about California's HSR project. Click on the link to my article below:

New HSR Business Plan delayed, McCarthy vows to cut off funding

Ray Zepeda Quartet at The Padre tonight

2011-10-04T12:19:00.000-07:00

Get the details about tonight's show at The Padre. Read my article at the link below:

Ray Zepeda Quartet at The Padre tonight

Jazz About Town, Oct. 3, 2011

2011-10-03T11:37:00.000-07:00

Read my article at the link below for info on jazz gigs around the area.

Jazz About Town, Oct. 3, 2011

APCD to hold eTrip marketing class next week

2011-09-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

The San Joaquin Valley APCD will be holding an eTrip Rule marketing class next week. Get all the info in my article at the link below:
APCD to hold eTrip marketing class next week

Green Business Breakfast Workshop, Tues., Oct. 4, 2011

2011-09-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

Bakersfield's Chamber of Commerce will be holding a free green workshop breakfast meeting on Oct. 4. Read my article at the link below for more info:

Green Business Breakfast Workshop, Tues., Oct. 4, 2011

The Jim Scully 4-Tet at the BJW tonight, Sep. 28, 2011

2011-09-28T11:39:00.000-07:00

Intersting jazz show at the BJW tonight. Read my article for more details at the link below:

The Jim Scully 4-Tet at the BJW tonight, Sep. 28, 2011

Jazz About Town, Sep. 27, 2011

2011-09-27T12:12:00.000-07:00

Want to know where to see jazz in Bakersfield this week? Read my article below for all the details:

Jazz About Town, Sep. 27, 2011

California High Speed-Rail and Real Estate Limbo

2011-09-27T11:53:00.000-07:00

How HSR Can Negatively Impact Homeowners and Businesses, Even If the Project Never Gets Off the Ground.

Read my full article on Yahoo! News at the link below:

http://news.yahoo.com/california-high-speed-rail-real-estate-limbo-173000521.html

Before and after pictures of how California's HSR project may affect a Bakersfield neighborhood.

Electronic/Dance group Burkina Electric to appear at CSUB

2011-09-23T14:48:00.000-07:00

Burkina Electric, a West African electronica/dance group, will be appearing at CSUB tonight. More details in my article at the link below:

Electronic/Dance group Burkina Electric to appear at CSUB

High-Speed Rail Supporters and Opponents voice their feelings at EIR Hearing

2011-09-23T12:02:00.000-07:00

Proponents and Opponents of HSR were out in force at yesterday's draft EIR/EIS hearing in Bakersfield. Read more in my article below:

High-Speed Rail Supporters and Opponents voice their feelings at EIR Hearing

Want some crude oil with your morning o.j.?

2011-09-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

A local oil company wants to use its wastewater to irrigate citrus crops. Read more about it in my article at the link below:

Want some crude oil with your morning o.j.?

Jazz About Town, Sep. 20, 2011

2011-09-20T12:38:00.000-07:00

Want to know where the jazz is in the Bakersfield area? Read my article below to find out.

Jazz About Town, Sep. 20, 2011

What environmental regulations would you repeal, if you had a chance?

2011-09-17T14:27:00.000-07:00

Lots of people are blaming environmental regulations for many of Bakersfield and Kern County's economic woes. How do you feel about that and which regulations would you like to see changed or eliminated? Read my article below for more info.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 15: Demonstrators shout, "What do we want? Jobs! When do we want them? Now!" as they are pushed out of the Ronald Reagan Building September 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Credits: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

What environmental regulations would you repeal, if you had a chance?

My Culinary Masterpiece

2011-09-16T09:55:00.000-07:00

Do you like Italian food? I do too. Here's a funny story about ravioli. You can read it at the link below. (Note: if you're using a smart phone, you might not be able to see page 2 due to a yahoo bug. If you can't, you'll miss the punch line.)

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8338639/my_culinary_masterpiece.html?cat=44

High-Speed Rail EIR/EIS hearings next week

2011-09-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hearings on the Bakersfield to Fresno backbone of California's high-speed rail project will be held next week. Read my article at the link below for more details.

High-Speed Rail EIR/EIS hearings next week

Jazz About Town, Sep. 12, 2011

2011-09-12T19:31:00.000-07:00

Get the latest on jazz happenings in the area. Read my article below:

Jazz About Town, Sep. 12, 2011

Monterey Jazz Festival performer to give free clinic / concert at BJW this week

2011-09-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

Do not miss this great FREE jazz clinic / concert by the Eric Telford Collective at the BJW this week. Read my article below for more details.

Eric Telford

Monterey Jazz Festival performer to give free clinic / concert at BJW this week

California bullet train takes another funding bullet - can it survive this one?

2011-09-10T13:48:00.000-07:00

A House subcommittee cuts funds for the bullet train. Read more in my article at the link below:

California bullet train takes another funding bullet - can it survive this one?

Jazzy events in Bako this weekend

2011-09-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

Looking for some jazzentertainment this weekend? Read my article at the following link for info:

Jazzy events in Bako this weekend

The economy - what happens if environmental regulations are repealed?

2011-09-09T11:23:00.000-07:00

Lots of people are calling for the repeal of environmental regulations because of the poor economy. But what would happen if we did that? Read my article at the link below for some possibilities:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/the-economy-what-happens-if-environmental-regulations-are-repealed

Jazz About Town, Sep. 5, 2011

2011-09-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

Jamael Dana Dean and Shawn Patrick Smith at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

Get the scoop on all of the jazz events in the area. Read my article at the link below:

Jazz About Town, Sep. 5, 2011

APCD looking for new Hearing Board members

2011-09-02T11:11:00.000-07:00

The APCD is looking for Hearing Board members. For more info, click on my article at the link below:
APCD looking for new Hearing Board members

Neil Young, Morrissey, ... and jazz?

2011-09-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

Bakersfield jazz fans had a real treat last night as jazz vocalists Jenn Neil and Ron McCowen put on an eclectic, to say the least, set of jazz interpretations. Backed by Glen Fong, Canaan McDuffie, and CSUB's Jim Scully and Kris Tiner, the group was the featured artist at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop.

Eschewing the typical jazz blue book standards, the band sprinkled their set of rarely heard (at the BJW anyway) jazz vocals with jazzy interpretations of tunes by Neil Young and Morrisey of all people.

Read more about this terrific jazz performance at the following link:

Neil Young, Morrissey, ... and jazz?

Homeowners facing major impacts from High-Speed Rail

2011-08-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

Think you can sell your house for a fair price if one of these was in your back yard? Think you'd want to live near this? Read more in my article below - possible impacts of HSR on Bakersfield:

Homeowners facing major impacts from High-Speed Rail

Tuesday night jazz at Imbibe and The Padre

2011-08-30T10:31:00.000-07:00

Live jazz at Imbibe and the Padre Hotel tonight. Click on my story link below to get the details.

Tuesday night jazz at Imbibe and The Padre

Jazz About Town, Aug. 29, 2011

2011-08-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

Read about all the jazz gigs in the area. Just click on the link below for my article:

Jazz About Town, Aug. 29, 2011