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Published September 23Renegades conquer the Pirates
The BC Renegades women’s soccer team played their seventh game against Ventura College on Friday, Sept 18, at Bakersfield College home field. The Renegades pulled out a win with a final score of 4-0. In the first half, both teams came out strong, maintaining possession on BC’s…
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Published September 23BC falls short against Santiago Canyon
The Bakersfield College Women’s Soccer team faced the undefeated Santiago Canyon College Women’s Soccer team in a competitive game on Sept. 16, but ultimately fell to the Hawks in a 0-2 defeat. Early on, Santiago Canyon dominated possession with constant pressure on Bakersfield’s…
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Published September 2310 Years Running! Creative Music Summit
Traditions are held with Bakersfield College’s Creative Music Summit. The music summit is a collaborative effort of students and a featured artist or group. The summit involves multiple days of learning that culminates to a live performance performed at the Edward Simonsen Indoor…
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Published September 23Securing Students’ Future, One Transfer Day at a Time
A day held by the Transfer Pathway, gives Bakersfield College students the opportunity to explore their options when it comes time to transferring to a four-year university. The Renegade Event Center was filled with students on Sept. 14 as they gathered to learn more about…
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Published September 23Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” evokes a turmoil of emotions
Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” is making everyone who’s listened to it feel the emotional whiplash a relationship can have, including me. When I heard the first track, I was immediately exposed and my next hour belonged to this album.…
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Published September 23KCAS Doggy Day Out on The Streets of Bakersfield
Kern County Animal Services’ Streets of Bakersfield program on Sept. 19 gave shelter dogs an opportunity to leave their kennels and potentially find permanent homes. According to Berkley Hanley, community engagement coordinator who helps run the program, the program helps dogs…
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Published September 21Pirates ship back home with 21-13 win over the Renegades
Bakersfield College fell to Ventura College 21-13 Saturday, Sept.12, 2026 at the Renegades’ latest home football game. BC put the first points on the board when No. 4 Bruce Veasey scored a touchdown in the opening quarter. Ventura answered later in the quarter with a touchdown of…
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
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.
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.
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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…