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Today

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Yesterday

CSU Bakersfield AthleticsYesterday

Bakersfield Clashes with #6 Stanford in Home Dual

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Tourney Record 5 Goals Sends CSUB to NCAA Tournament

Yahoo SportsYesterday

17 Scoreboard: 2026 CIF Central Section Playoffs semifinal, quarterfinal scores

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Bonney Friday Obituary (2026) - Bakersfield, CA

Thursday, November 12

CSU Bakersfield AthleticsNov 12

Bakersfield Battles #16 Washington on the Road - California State University at Bakersfield Athletics

CSU Bakersfield AthleticsNov 12

`Runners Extend Historic Start with Comeback Victory

KBAKNov 12

The City of Bakersfield explains why Stockdale Highway off-ramp is closing permanently

23ABC News BakersfieldNov 12

Rising credit card debt puts pressure on Kern County residents as everyday expenses climb

Legacy | ObituaryNov 12

Steven Crawford Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Tribute ArchiveNov 12

Kirnpal Singh Grewal Obituary | Greenlawn Funeral Homes | Bakersfield, CA

Culver LegalNov 12

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck near Meadows Field Airport in Bakersfield

Wednesday, November 11

23ABC News BakersfieldNov 11

California families call for changes to the state's juvenile justice system

FloWrestlingNov 11

Michigan State vs. CSU Bakersfield Wrestling: Everything To Know

MaxPrepsNov 11

North High School (Bakersfield, CA) Volleyball

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Centennial High School (Bakersfield, CA) Volleyball

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Frontier High School (Bakersfield, CA) Volleyball

Tuesday, November 10

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Mira Monte High School (Bakersfield, CA) Football

Legacy | ObituaryNov 10

Jean Wood Obituary (1948 - 2020) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Legacy | ObituaryNov 10

Roger Anderson Obituary (1950 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Monday, November 9

MaxPrepsNov 9

Garces Memorial High School (Bakersfield, CA) Boys Water Polo

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Liberty High School (Bakersfield, CA) Soccer

Sunday, November 8

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North High School (Bakersfield, CA) Basketball

Saturday, November 7

Legacy | ObituaryNov 7

Anthony Martinez Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

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Liberty High School (Bakersfield, CA) Football

Friday, November 6

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Mira Monte High School (Bakersfield, CA) Soccer

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Domenick Bianco Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Wednesday, November 4

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Josephine Flachmann Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

USAFactsNov 4

What is the unemployment rate in the Bakersfield, CA area right now?

MaxPrepsNov 4

Mira Monte (Bakersfield, CA) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more

Monday, November 2

FloWrestlingNov 2

How to Watch: CSU Bakersfield, CA @ Northern Colorado, CO | Wrestling

MaxPrepsNov 2

Bakersfield High School (CA) Basketball

Saturday, October 31

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West High School (Bakersfield, CA) Football

Friday, October 30

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Golden Valley High School (Bakersfield, CA) Football

Legacy | ObituaryOct 30

Robert Green Obituary (1969 - 1994) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

MaxPrepsOct 30

Highland High School (Bakersfield, CA) Volleyball

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Foothill High School (Bakersfield, CA) Football

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West High School (Bakersfield, CA) Volleyball

Tuesday, October 27

Legacy | ObituaryOct 27

Timothy Stevens Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Saturday, October 24

Legacy | ObituaryOct 24

David Urner Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

Legacy | ObituaryOct 24

Emily Serrano Obituary (1925 - 2026) - Bakersfield, CA - Bakersfield Californian

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