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KVPR Valley Public Radio
Published September 16‘This is the magical part.’ How historians are uncovering the mystery behind Valley 7UP signs
These vintage signs in Merced, Fresno and Bakersfield are relics of businesses and community members from a time long past.
The Business Journal
Published September 17Global tech company buys 1.09M-square-foot Shafter warehouse
A major global technology and e-commerce company has purchased a 1.09 million-square-foot industrial facility at the Wonderful Logistics Center in
L.A. TACO
Published September 14Detainees Are Allegedly Attempting Suicide in California City Detention Center
At least three alleged suicide attempts have occurred over the past year at one ICE facility. An anonymous source says staff and detainees are at their "breaking limit."
KVPR Valley Public Radio
Published September 12Lawsuit in Kern County accuses late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez of abuse
The plaintiff, referred to in the lawsuit filed in Kern County as simply “Jane Doe,” filed a total of six claims over alleged abuse she suffered in the 1970s.
The Renegade Rip
Published September 11Zuzu Acrobats bring East African culture and entertainment to BC
The Zuzu Acrobats brought East African culture, music and high-energy entertainment to Bakersfield College during a campus performance Sept. 8 in the Renegade Event Center. Hosted by the Umoja Community, the event invited students, faculty and staff to watch the group perform…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 11Late-night drives
It’s 11:30 p.m. You just got done taking care of business for the day. The Bakersfield streets are empty (for the most part), your playlists aren’t giving you the vibe you need and all you have to do is figure out what to bump on your car speakers. You roll down your windows and…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 11“Safety is a Shared Responsibility,” said Interim Executive Director of Safety
Jason Townsend, Interim Executive Director of College Safety, was not at BC during the Feb. 3 lockdown, which was prompted by a threat against the campus. But in an interview, he shed light on how Campus Safety can do better in the future should another emergency arise.…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 11BC welcomes students back!
The welcome tent is an event for students to help plan their future and build community. This event is a way for students to see what Bakersfield College has to offer. It was hosted on Aug. 24, outside by the campus cafeteria. There were a handful of students walking around,…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 112-0 Victory over Sequoia
The Bakersfield College women’s soccer team beat Sequoia College in convincing fashion with a decisive 3-0 victoryon Sept. 8. This marks BC’s first win to the season after a rocky start. The Renegades were all over Sequoia in the opening half, with chances on goal and holding…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 09Men’s Soccer Defeat the Huskies
The BC Renegades men’s soccer team played their 4th game of the season against East Los Angeles Huskies on Tuesday Sept. 8, at Bakersfield college field. The Renegades pulled out a win with a final score of 3-0. In the first half both Renegades and Huskies came out strong despite…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 09Involvement festival encourages student engagement
The return of the Student Involvement Festival on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. welcomed students with the opportunity to join clubs and engage with the resources offered here at Bakersfield College. Throughout the event there was music as well as food and drinks…
The Renegade Rip
Published September 09Premium Frozen Yogurt at Golden Spoon
Golden Spoon is a new addition to the Bakersfield community which opened in late July and is already off to a fantastic start. Located off Ming Avenue in the Marketplace, Golden Spoon is like no other offering various flavors of premium frozen yogurt and acai bowls, all served by…