Southwest Bakersfield

Southwest Bakersfield Headlines

Suicide Support Group Come 'Out Of The Dark'

West High School Hosts "Showcase Of Bands" Night

West High School Viking Regiment would like to invite the public to its annual "Showcase of Bands" event to be held Saturday, November 7th. More

Student Veterans Help Out Comrades In Need For Holiday's

Students veterans are asking the community to help out those who risked their lives for our country. More

Lecture On Nazi Medical Practices Scheduled At CSUB

California State University, Bakersfield's Kegley Institute of Ethics will host Vejas Liulevicius, professor of history at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, who will speak about "Medicine in Nazi Ideology and Practice," on Thursday at 7 p.m. More

Cupping Therapy Leaves Mark On Western Culture

Cups that leave marks on the body are used to help alleviate chronic pain. More

Native American Author To Speak At CSUB

Joseph Marshall III, accomplished Native American author of “The Lakota Way” and “The Power of Four,” will speak, answer questions and participate in a book signing at California State University, Bakersfield on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Icardo Center. More

Christmas In November: Retailers Try Cash In On Holiday Early

Many retailers drag out the holiday season in hopes of luring shoppers. More

Vehicle Theft Rate Up 35 Percent

The Sheriff’s Office noted a significant increase in the number of vehicle thefts in the past three weeks. Overall the Metropolitan Bakersfield area averaged about 100 vehicle thefts a month. In October 2009 this jumped to 135 for the month, a roughly 35 percent increase. By and large the vehicles are mostly stolen in Oildale and the eastern Bakersfield area. More

CSUB Barbecue, Carnival To Benefit Those In Need

California State University, Bakersfield's Theta Chi fraternity will hold a barbecue and carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 7 p.m. in Runner Park, located on the northeast part of campus. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Bakersfield Homeless Center. Admission to the carnival is $5 per person and free for children under the age of 10. More

Huge Turnout Forces CSUB To Close Flu Clinic Early

A nationwide seasonal flu shortage, brought out a big crowd to CSUB's drive-thru clinic. More

CSUB Runs Out Of Flu Shots

Cal. State University of Bakersfield has officially run out of seasonal flu shots. More

Past Southwest Bakersfield Stories

Home Builders Urge Lawmakers To Extend Tax Credit

H1N1 Vaccine Clinics Updated

Updated: 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Clinics

Young Chef Teaches Peers How To Be Self-Sufficient In Kitchen

11-Year-Old Shows Skills Behind The Grill

Kanye West's Mom's Death Leads To Changes In Plastic Surgery

Is Your Green Thumb Itching?

More Southwest Stories»

Reporter Profile

Erin Briscoe, Southwest Bakersfield Reporter

Do you have a good Southwest Bakersfield story or lead? Erin@turnto23.com

Contact Us

Contests

Consumer Info

Video

Share Your Pics & Vids

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.