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Local Women Urge Others To Kick The Habit For Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is lung cancer awareness month, it is also when the American Cancer Society urges smokers to quit once and for all. More

Boyfriend Arrested In Infant Death

There have been too many stories in recent years of children dying while in the care of a parent's partner. The latest death involves a 6-month-old girl in southwest Bakersfield. More

Public Set To Sound Off About Bike Path Problems

The popularity of the bike path is causing tension between pedestrians and cyclist. More

Local Doctor Weighs In On New Mammogram Recommendations

New guidelines regarding when and how often a woman needs a mammogram is stirring up a lot of controversy within the medical community. More

At Time Of Record Enrollment, CSUB Forced To Cut Back

The state's economic crisis expected to hit Cal State Bakersfield hard come next year. More

Alumnus To Discuss Reverse Genetics In Plant Genes

Agriculture is the lifeblood of the San Joaquin Valley. In 2008, total gross value of Kern County crops reached more than $4 billion. However significant economic losses are realized every year due to crop disease. More

Injured Local Marine Receives Key to Brand New Custom Home

Local Marine Evan Morgan and his family received a brand new home on Saturday built custom for his wheelchair. More

Road Construction Puts Brakes On Driver's Commute

Busy Stockdale Highway is even busier these days, testing driver's patience. More

Local Injured Marine To Receive Home

A local soldier who was severely injured by roadside bomb is ready to move into a home built to fit his needs. More

Student Veterans Lean On Each Other For Support

Student veterans who once fought for our country, now fight for one another. More

Video Rental Stores Compete To Stay Afloat

The evolving movie rental industry is now giving chain stores that were once household names a run for their money. More

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

Public Set To Sound Off About Bike Path Problems

Local Doctor Weighs In On New Mammogram Recommendations

At Time Of Record Enrollment, CSUB Forced To Cut Back

Alumnus To Discuss Reverse Genetics In Plant Genes

Injured Local Marine Receives Key to Brand New Custom Home

Road Construction Puts Brakes On Driver's Commute

Local Injured Marine To Receive Home

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