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Manuel Lerma remembers a time when — growing up as the son of Mexican farmworkers — tamales were a very special treat. A treat that, along with Christmas, only came once a year. “In...

  Though there are truly a million ways to save the world, for the Sala-Mendez family of Bakersfield, opportunities to make a difference abound right here at home. Everyday — whether it&r...

The Dugan family has quite the appropriate nickname for their 5-year-old son, Manny — “Mr. So Worth It.” Two years ago, Sam Dugan and Angela Gutierrez-Dugan’s only child was d...

  There is nothing quite like the scent of just made tortillas — hot and fresh, beckoning familias to sit down together for a delicious meal. At La Bonita Brand — “Bakersfield...

  Thanks to a shot-in-the-dark e-mail sent to a reality show star, the cable TV spotlight will now shine on a Bakersfield business. “You just never know — we thought, ‘Why not...

  Many Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor soldiers, seamen, airmen and Marines for their courage, commitment and bravery in wartime. But Augustine “Augie” Flores has a differ...

  Ask California State Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter, what the Central Valley needs and his answer is instantaneous — better air quality; contaminate free food and less sludge, to name just ...

  The artist Frida Kahlo was known for her bright colors and dramatic imagery — some even thought of her as a rebel. But there was no denying her immense talent. In much the same spirit o...

Bride-to-be Muriel Ramos is preparing for her upcoming wedding, crafting many of the precious decorations to make her ceremony just right. She’s even painted a portrait of herself and her groo...

  Renata Bocardo seemed to have it all. As a young girl growing up in Mexico City, she dreamed of being a dancer. By the time she was 21, she was working in theater and was a choreographer for ...