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  ¡Hola, MAS readers! Despite temperatures still hovering in the 90s, autumn is sure to make an appearance soon. Until then, here's what's going on in this issue of MAS Magazine...

Ruth Darrington wants her customers to feel at home. Enter her store and you’ll hear soothing Latin music by Trio Los Panchos and smell a sweet scent in the air. There’s a feeling of co...

Bakersfield's very own drummer boy Latin Jazz favorite Louie Cruz Beltran to perform at the Nile, Oct. 3. By  Matt Muñoz MÁS staff Percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran walks and...

Age: 67 Job Title: Owner of Edward J. Herrera Insurance Agency Family: Married; two adult children, two grandchildren Q: What motivates you in life?    A: My mother was my role m...

“How many people will commit to having their photo taken on the same day, at the same time?” The question weighed heavy on my mind as did the successful completion of this very special iss...

Shelly J. Castaneda Age: 40 Job title: Kern County Sheriff’s commander Family: Husband — Henry Castaneda; two stepsons — Michael and Adam Q: What motivates you in life? A: I a...

H.A. Sala Age: 51 Job title: Criminal defense attorney Family: Married to Sylvia; four children Q: What motivates you in life? A: I am motivated by a desire to be the best in my profession and...

Lucy Gallardo Age: 54 Job title: Court services specialist Family: Husband — Ronnie Gallardo; two sons — Brian and Brandon Q: Between you and your sister, you have worked for Kern C...

Wendy Armijo Age: 41 Job title: Co-owner of Armijo & Lopez Advertising & Mi Casa Magazine Family: Single mother of one Q: What motivates you in life? A: I’m motivated to pursue go...

Sonia Gonzalez Age: 23 Job title: Program supervisor for the McFarland Recreation and Park District Family: Parents — Arturo and Myrna Gonzalez; brother — Arturo Gonzalez; sister &mdash...