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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
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19th Street's transformation has Eastchester businesses excited
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The transformation of 19th Street continues. The area of downtown Bakersfield between K and Q just keeps getting more interesting. Now, granted, it's not all that interesting at the moment. The historic Woolworth's building is still a couple of months from completion, and a section of Eastchester, as it has come to be known, seems to have more for lease signs than now open. But it's getting there. As Mayor Karen Goh outlined this week at the annual State of the City luncheon, food, drink and assorted diversions are in the planning and/or construction phases. This derelict lot will eventually look like this. The so-called Toucan building, ravaged by fire just a few months ago, will soon look like this. And in between those spots, Bakersfield Community Theatre — the oldest continuously operating community theater in California – will be getting new life. It's moving from a quonset hut on South Chester to the middle of the action. Jan Hefner, the executive director, took us on a tour. 'It is some very cool stuff happening,' she said, 'and that's one of the things that we were drawn to, is the chance to be a centerpiece of a new entertainment district. There's other fine theaters in the downtown area too, but with the amenities that are being built up here and the new vendors and businesses and restaurants that are coming in, we think this is just an ideal spot for us to be.' The community theater is moving next door to the historic Toucan building, which just last year was torched by fire. It, too, is making a comeback. The theater's move might take three years. But businesses already operating in this largely shuttered commercial/slash light industrial area are ready for them. Hector Miranda owns Adventure Awaits, a 19th Street coffee shop that's been open almost three years. It's directly across from that container park. 'Things are definitely changing as we brought in an influx of traffic as well as all the new businesses that are coming up around us,' he said. 'We're very excited to have all new neighbors.' Hoagie's Grill is right around the corner from Bakersfield Community Theater's new location. Brianna Baker, an assistant manager, is happy about the proximity. 'I'm very excited for what downtown has to offer, especially right here on 19th Street,' she said. 'There's a lot of new things opening up. And it's really nice to see the community just show up for everybody. … I'm really excited to see what downtown has in store for us.' She and everyone else on 19th Street is hoping excitement and prosperity are right around the corner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
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‘We leave this place changed': Bakersfield National Cemetery holds remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield National Cemetery held a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for freedom. The ceremony was held Saturday, May 24. Dial A Ride closed for Memorial Day Speakers at the event included Congressman Vince Fong, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier, State Senator Shannon Grove and Colonel Mary Carnduff of Edwards Air Force Base. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
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Bakersfield National Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony May 24
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Department of Veterans Affairs Bakersfield National Cemetery is set to host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony May 24. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 and last for about one hour. The ceremony will include speeches, a moment of silence, band, helicopter flyover and rifle volley, the playing of 'Taps' and a flag presentation, according to organizers. 5 unaccompanied Veterans interred, honored at Bakersfield National Cemetery Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, 2nd District Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier, Senator Shannon Grove, Congressman David Valadao and Congressman Vince Fong are also expected to attend the ceremony. Members of the Kern County community are welcome to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
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City of Bakersfield awarded $22 million state grant to build substance abuse facility
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– The City of Bakersfield was awarded a $22.8 million grant from the State of California to fund a substance abuse facility. The Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, a grant provided by the state, was created to address substance abuse in Bakersfield and Kern County. Bakersfield City council votes to purchase hotel for future substance abuse facility 'We cannot stand by while many of our families are severely hurt by the nation's opioid crisis,' Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said in a press release. The facility is set to be located at 2310 Wible Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
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Residents help keep Bakersfield beautiful as part of the Great American Cleanup
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rain or shine, Bakersfield shows up. About 2,000 volunteers came out on Saturday to help beautify the city for the Great American Cleanup — one of the largest community service events in the nation. Volunteers gathered for lunch after spending two hours at about 50 different locations cleaning up the town. 'It is so wonderful to see so many in our community united to Keep Bakersfield Beautiful,' said Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh. 'We headed out to Stiern Park; it was definitely a lot of trash,' said volunteer Natalie Tarango. 'This is where I grew up. You want to see the parks clean and see them healthy and have kids be able to play in the park and not have to deal with trash in general.' And it helps those who have trouble doing it themselves. 'Fix the Fish' Block Party in downtown Bakersfield aims to repair Trout's sign 'I went to the community garden, it's a lot of fun,' said volunteer Raquel Robledo. 'A lot of elderly do go to the community garden and it's a lot on their back, so it's kinda nice to give out to them.' It's something we in town have always known, but it can never go understated. 'Coming from all parts of our community, coming from all sectors, high schoolers, adults all joining together to Keep Bakersfield Beautiful,' said Mayor Goh. 'We have a fantastic community.' Mira Monte and Bakersfield Christian High Schools were named co-champions for the Mayor's High School Challenge. As winners of the award, both schools will receive $500. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
