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The Bakersfield Adult School’s Open Forum Series will begin its fall program on Sept. 19 with Steve McCurdy’s film, “Postcards from Italy.”
This season we are expanding from four to five films. The films...
Posted by lward
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 14:44:57 PDT
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“Will my school be ready on Monday?” asked seventh-grader Moses Orellana doubtfully, surveying the construction that was still in full swing last Wednesday at Stonecreek Junior High.
Orellana was excited to attend the new...
Posted by lward
- Mon Aug 21, 2006 13:55:57 PDT
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When power was finally restored two hours after our latest power outage, everything was blinking! Or clinking!
The clock on the microwave blasted “RESET” in gigantic, frantic letters! And the timer for the automatic...
Posted by creid
- Sat Aug 19, 2006 13:40:18 PDT
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Boy Scouts of America Meridian District congratulates three outstanding young men on their completion of the highest rank in Boy Scouting, the Eagle Scout award.
Joel Black and Victor Lopez each appeared before the District Board of...
Posted by cbasham
- Thu Aug 17, 2006 23:33:54 PDT
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It’s back to school time again!
The smartest school supply you can get your child this month is a library card.
Studies show that children who read and are read to in the home perform better in school and are more likely to...
Posted by heatherlibrarian
- Wed Aug 16, 2006 12:09:35 PDT
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After a police escort to the airport, we boarded a plane for Xian (pronounced Shee-On), which means “western peace.” On the drive from the airport, it became...
Posted by margiecuster
- Wed Aug 16, 2006 09:32:32 PDT
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It’s inviting.
The new Bright House Networks Amphitheater at River Walk seems to rise from the dusty Southwest Bakersfield landscape like a glistening mirage in the Mojave desert. With cool water surrounding the...
Posted by sunnica
- Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:42:24 PDT
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I was wondering who has the oldest automobile in the Southwest. I own an original Model T Ford Runabout that was built on Dec. 16. 1913. I belong to the Model T Ford Club of Kern County.
Thanks, Mark Stewart
Is you car older than...
Posted by mstewart
- Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:59:55 PDT
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When the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter.
At least that is what I want to believe. I lost consciousness pretty fast. And if you want to get technical about it, I don't even remember being shot ...
Tara, my daughter,...
Anonymous user
- Wed Aug 9, 2006 14:22:26 PDT
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MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a program designed to encourage mothers with children under school age through relationships and resources. These women come from different backgrounds and lifestyles, yet have similar needs and a...
Anonymous user
- Wed Aug 9, 2006 13:55:29 PDT
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Many local teens face a dilemma at the end of the summer. No, I’m not talking about returning to school. I’m talking about an issue that hits closer to their wallets.
For an entire summer, many students have been lucky...
Posted by admin
- Tue Aug 8, 2006 14:12:43 PDT
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Hello Southwest Voice readers,
Welcome to the swvoice.com online newsletter!
Stop the Presses!
New Yorker: The Northwest Voice makes national headlines
The Northwest Voice, The Southwest Voice's sister publication, has...
Posted by lward
- Tue Aug 8, 2006 13:06:17 PDT
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Local husband and wife, Rick and Cheryl Slocum, have opened Pump It Up at 2841 Unicorn Road, Suite 103, a giant, indoor inflatable playground for children’s parties and other events. Pump It Up of Bakersfield is part of the...
Posted by lward
- Tue Aug 8, 2006 12:43:11 PDT
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Cristen Trent finished her college volleyball career this last fall at Cal State San Bernardino. She was named All American her senior year, as well as All Conference for all of her four years at CSUSB.
Trent played the setter position...
Anonymous user
- Tue Aug 8, 2006 12:33:48 PDT
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“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer
despair for the future of mankind.”
— HG Wells
We’re the fastest-growing city in a state where status is often determined by what you drive.
But...
Posted by lward
- Tue Aug 8, 2006 11:14:58 PDT
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