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I am the managing editor of Bakersfield Express, a community website focused on enhancing the quality of life in Bakersfield through arts, culture and civic involvement.
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A cowgirl’s review of the Padre Hotel
This jeans-clad 30-something will stick to the first floor for beer, pool and coffee – and leave the “pole” on the eighth floor to the partiers at the Padre Hotel. See our video for a peak inside the hotel rooms.
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Orchestral premiere is personal journey for Doug Davis
CSUB music professor and Bakersfield Jazz Festival organizer Doug Davis will take the podium Saturday night for the premiere of his newest orchestral composition for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. “Eleanor and Estalee” honors the two “mothers” who raised him.
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Padre Hotel opens, but not quite for business
Malfunctioning elevators put a glitch in the historic hotel’s opening Monday morning, but management left the doors unlocked for curious visitors to get a cup of complimentary coffee and marvel at the décor inside.
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California gets $2.25 billion for high-speed rail
Bakersfield to Fresno segment is one of four sections of the California High-Speed Rail to be funded in part by federal stimulus grants.
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Public art galleries respond to tough economy
Despite decreased revenues of up to 25 percent, and one landlord’s bankruptcy, Bakersfield’s public art galleries are holding strong to provide art and arts education to the community.
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Huell Howser just loves Kern County
Host of “California’s Gold” chooses variety of episodes, including the premiere of the newly restored Lopez-Hill House, to air as part of KVPT’s Salute to Kern County this Thursday and Sunday.
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Cafe closure leaves vegan void
Elaine’s Cafe becomes the second downtown lunch spot to close this month as owner Tracy Thompson makes the difficult decision to end the nearly two-year run of Bakersfield’s only vegan restaurant.
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Top 10 stories of 2009
After being online for just four months, Bakersfield Express is taking a look back on the top 10, most-read stories of the year. It gives us a chance to see what you, our readers, care about most.
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Spotlight Cafe’s closure will leave hearts and stomachs empty
After running the cafe for six years, Jan Fulton makes the difficult decision to close in the face of a tough economy with no recovery in sight. Even so, Spotlight Theatre operators hope to bring in a new venture to feed hungry show-goers.
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Photo exhibit opens up a world of smiles
A joint project between Kern County and Russian photographers shows that smiling crosses language and cultural divides. The exhibit is on display through December in Bakersfield.
