The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County (ADAKC) will hold its 5th Annual “Pennies for your Thoughts” Cinnamon Roll Drive on Wednesday, January 8th, from 6 a....more»

Spicy Crispy Chickpeas

Recipe by Family Features/ Atkins....more»

Wajeha Chaudhry of Bakersfield’s Loudon Elementary teaches third grade by day, but by night she’s a kind of superhero to her students and the community....more»

Start a new tradition this year to enjoy on Christmas Eve! Bake "snowball" cookies, brew plum tea and plan for a magical evening together with your little ones before they nestle into their beds to dream of sugar plums and the joy of Christmas morning....more»

Choosing to give a gift doesn’t have to require tape, scissors or wrapping paper....more»

Dan Schaffer, along with his mother, Marian Schaffer, and Stan and Debra Brown were recently crowned Prom King and Queen at the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County’s (ADAKC) Senior Prom with the theme, The Heart Never Forgets....more»

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held for Covey Cottages in Oildale, a 12-unit “Tiny Homes” permanent housing project aimed at reducing veteran homelessness....more»

The Volunteer Center of Kern County will host its annual Holiday Cinnamon Roll Sale with drive-thru service in its parking lot, 1311 Eye Street (between 13th and 14th Streets) on Thursday, December 19th, at 7 a....more»

Ashley, age six-and-a-half, had been asking for a skateboard. The first time she asked, I said, “You have too much stuff....more»