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  • Top 4

    • And then there were 4.

      Condors, Dewar’s, Crystal Palace, Wool Growers. All of these make it through to the Top 4, and some locals are not surprised. Of these four, whoever wins, will surly represent our city well. It’s time to pick your favorites and send two to the final. What is the Greatest Thing about Bakersfield?
      Vote Here

  • Holiday Meal

    • Your Holiday Meal

      Bakersfield Life went looking for holiday recipies and found some of the best chefs in town living together for four-day, 24-hour shifts that were ready and willing to share some recipies and a look at life at the firehouse on Thanksgiving.
      Find Firehouse Recipies Here

  • Ring the Bell

    • Ringing the Bell

      The holiday season is near and a handful of generous locals will add one more duty to their busy to-do lists by donating their time to The Salvation Army, ringing bells in front of businesses around town. Bakersfield Life gathered four of these people to discuss why they do it and why they support The Salvation Army.
      Read Story Here

  • Holiday Stress

    • Holiday Stress

      Think it’s hard getting ready for the holidays at your house? Find our what it is like to manage the decoration of Valley Plaza. These ladies On The Red Couch know all about stressful holidays.
      On The Red Couch

  • Hit the Slopes

    • Hit the Slopes

      Skiing and snowboarding in Kern County? You may be excited to learn that a resort for the winter enthusiast is only 58 miles away from downtown Bakersfield. Alta Sierra is closer than you think. Stay local and have a great day in the snow in our surrounding mountains.
      Take a trip to Alta Sierra .

  • Winter Wines

    • Winter Wines

      When we move inside, foods get heavier and we want a red that will match the food. Bakersfield Life Editor, Kevin Eubanks talks to Paso wine makers to find the perfect blend for chilly Kern County nights. Find some great ideas for your winter wines here.
      Find Great Wine Ideas

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KevinEubanks blogged:
Thanksgiving in America typically means a lazy day of turkey, football and slumber. Some might venture out for a round of golf before the big meal while others head to a movie after dinner when they are tired of spending time with family. And, of cou...

Chris blogged:
I would venture to bet that you and I are doing the same thing this time of year. We’re making a list of whom we need to buy for, and frantically scouring the ads to find that perfect gift. Mix in taking the kids to the Bakersfield Christmas pa...
KevinEubanks blogged:
There’s little doubt that people develop an emotional attachment to their cars. I certainly know I always have. Over the 20 years in which I’ve driven, I’ve gone from no car to junk car to used car to what is now developing into a s...

Chris blogged:
Looking for a Holiday Makeover? Bakersfield Life is gearing up for our first holiday makeover and you could be treated to a day of local luxury. Send us your picture and 100 words stating why you’d like a holiday makeover and you could win ...

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Trip Planner

58 Miles to fun By Chris Thompson   ww w.altasierra.com It’s not surprising that many Bakersfield resi...
Wines for Winter Weather

Wines for Winter Weather By Kevin Eubanks A conversation with Eberle Winery Owner Gary Eberle can be likened to spea...
The Top 4

As Bakersfield Life’s search for the Greatest Thing About Bakersfield continues, we’re going to step back an...
Firehouse Holiday Recipes

“I want you to know this isn’t the normal meal at a fire station,” says Bakersfield Fire Department Chief Ron Fraze as he looks over a busy kitchen while Engineer Chad Burton masters a holiday meal for the crew. “Engineer Burton is an extraordinary cook and we’re ecstat...
58 Miles to Fun

58 Miles to fun By Chris Thompson   ww w.altasierra.com It’s not surprising that many Bakersfield residents take weekend trips to play in the peaceful white snow. But what you may not know is exactly where they’re going. From skiing and snowboarding to tubing and the always k...
Wines for Winter Weather

Wines for Winter Weather By Kevin Eubanks A conversation with Eberle Winery Owner Gary Eberle can be likened to speaking with an old friend on a long overdue phone call. He’s friendly to a fault, he speaks in a manner that can relax even the biggest worrier, and best of all, he’s see...
The Greatest Things About Bakersfield

As Bakersfield Life’s search for the Greatest Thing About Bakersfield continues, we’re going to step back and take a look at last month’s battle between Dewar’s and Smith’s Bakery, which turned out to be one of the closest back-and-forth match-ups that we’ve had s...
Wines for Winter Weather

Wines for Winter Weather By Kevin Eubanks A conversation with Eberle Winery Owner Gary Eberle can be likened to speaking with an old friend on a long overdue phone call. He’s friendly to a fault, he speaks in a manner that can relax even the biggest worrier, and best of all, he’s see...
Guys On The Green

Guys On The Green Bell Ringers Sound Off The holiday season is near and while many Bakersfield residents prepare for food, shopping and vacations from work and school, a handful of generous locals will add one more duty to their busy to-do lists by donating their time to The Salvation Army, r...
Divas at House of Shabu

This month the ladies take in the sights and delights of a new restaurant called House of Shabu.
Home Cooking Away From HomeHome Cooking Away From Home

The divas visited Savory Sollutions to bring you a new idea on how to bring your family to the table
Football and Pizza

The Dining Divas score with local Pizza
Divas @ Joseph’s Italian Restaurant

Once you pass through their big wooden doors, however, you enter a haven of Italian comfort food
Divas at The Orchid

Divas go to Red Pepper

In every issue of Bakersfield Life, our Dining Divas visit one of Bakersfield’s premier restaurants. This month the la...
The local flavor of Frugatti’s

Our divas took notes on their experience to bring you a look inside what has become a family tradition.

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