Kama Ruby and Jeff Rosbrugh at La Foret Saturday

Local Jazz vocalist Kama Ruby makes another appearance in Bakersfield this weekend when she will be performing at La Foret Fine Dining and Lounge at the Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield. She will be accompanied on piano by Jeff Rosbrugh.

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http://www.examiner.com/article/kama-ruby-and-jeff-rosbrugh-at-la-foret-saturday

The Shari Puorto Band to appear at O'Hennings this Sunday

Bakersfield Blues, Rock, and Roots music fans will be excited to know that the Shari Puorto Band will be appearing at O'Hennings on Sunday, June 28, 2015. This will be the band's first ever appearance in Bakersfield, which was arranged with the help of local music promoter, Kay Kay Jaggar.

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http://www.axs.com/the-shari-puorto-band-to-appear-at-o-hennings-this-sunday-58986?fb_action_ids=10206597228757015&fb_action_types=og.likes

Kama Ruby and The Rough Cuts at The Jazz Lounge on June 25

Jazz and Chill vocalist Kama Ruby debuts her new band, Kama Ruby and the Rough Cuts, at The Jazz Lounge in downtown Bakersfield Thursday evening, June 25.

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http://m.axs.com/kama-ruby-and-the-rough-cuts-at-the-jazz-lounge-on-june-25-58954

ARB to honor winners of 2014 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced yesterday that it will be holding a special ceremony on Thursday for the three winners of the 2014 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award. The award is given to those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving air quality.

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http://www.examiner.com/article/arb-to-honor-winners-of-2014-haagen-smit-clean-air-awards

Albert Lee to appear at Bakersfield College this Wednesday, June 24

Bakersfield country rock music fans are in for a thrill this week with the appearance at Bakersfield College of British guitar legend Albert Lee. Once referred to as “the best guitarist in the world” by Eric Clapton, Lee will be performing at the Simonsen Performing Arts Center at BC on Wednesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m.

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http://www.axs.com/albert-lee-to-appear-at-bakersfield-college-this-wednesday-june-24-58681

EPA report says fracking has not led to widespread drinking water impacts

In an announcement sure to please the oil and gas industry and enrage hydraulic fracturing (fracking) opponents, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released a draft assessment on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water in the United States. EPA found that fracking activities across the country have not led to widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources. The report is sure to provide ammunition against those hoping to impose fracking bans across the country, including those pressuring California Governor Jerry Brown and California's oil industry, a major employer here in Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley.

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 http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-report-says-fracking-has-not-led-to-widespread-drinking-water-impacts?cid=db_articles