HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

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

 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?

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

Get the latest on jazz gigs in Bakersfield here:

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

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

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

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

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

Jazz for Christmas and New Years

A Christmas carol for ALL of my friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

APCD adds new Governing Board members