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You may even know the organization’s history—how it’s the first nonprofit organization in history to complete its original mission. But are you aware that in addition to making sure that premature babies have all the medical resources they need, the March of Dimes seeks to ensure all babies are born healthy?

Kern County has a rich agricultural heritage. Grapes, cotton, and citrus are just some of the popular crops that are shipped out worldwide. Kern County also has a rich heritage in the dairy industry. In 1908, J.G. Stahl wrote about the fruitfulness of the dairy industry in Kern County...

I’m wearing a bebe top; the skirt is Charlotte Rousse (but the belt is from another skirt); the shoes are Joey; and the jewelery is from bebe, too. Oh, and the bag is...

After graduating college, Tudor was a sports caster for KBAK 29 between the years of 1987 and 1993. “From there, I went into sales and marketing with a national corporation, but I maintained an interest in sports, especially recruiting...

Wong Louie, a Chinese immigrant who came to the San Joaquin Valley with her husband in the early 1900s, didn’t realize she was starting her own family dynasty when she began collecting eggs and selling them from a baby carriage...

Lost in all of the concern over regular jobs is the fact that many labor, often obscurely, at jobs most of us don’t know about. Kern County has its share of those jobs...

These singles are living the sweet life. They’ve got fulfilling jobs, love to give back, and have great heads on their shoulders. They know it’s not about who you’re with; it’s about how much fun you’re having. That’s why we’re declaring them all official Bakersfield Magazine Sizzlin’ Singles...

The competition heats up as grillers from all over the Southwest come to Bakersfield to support this local charity.

We had to include at least one love story—this one is about a boy and his barbecue. Oh, and a bunch of meat.

There are those who are, and those who wish they were...for these men, there's nothing like the feel of the open road.

Lions, tigers, and bears; this local conservation group has traversed the world in order to bring us these animals. Oh, my!

This Mojave business has had major ups and downs, but it's always come out on top thanks to a wing and a prayer.

When your dad's the piano player for Benny Goodman, your future career is pretty much planned out for you.

When the summer sun comes out to play, it's time to grab your favorite summer styles...think fun and flirty.

Even though he's surrounded by televisions all day at his job, this man has no time to catch up on his favorite shows.

The co-owners of Loyd's Aviation open up; This high-flying couple knows how to stay busy and stay in love!

When it comes to a competition between bone and iron...iron wins every time. Yet this man risks his bones every day.

This fun-loving couple is all about charity and family...and their marriage started with the help of lights and sirens.

We hope you'll be inspired to join us as we expand our involvement in the charitable endeavors of Bakersfield nonprofits.