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Marie Callender’s spices menu up ...

While Marie Callender’s is famous for its fresh pies, there’s a new flavor — a cultural one — that’s stirring up taste buds here in Bakersfield. Since Sunday brunch br...
Posted by admin - Wednesday, December 6, 2006 - 17:47 -- 0 comments

Taking the right path

As a teenager running the streets of Sacramento, H.A. Sala got into some big trouble.      What kind of trouble?      The Bakersfield criminal defense at...
Posted by admin - Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 17:14 -- 0 comments

For the children

Norma Salazar knows about dreams.      The driving force behind her furniture business, Eben-Ezer — on Wible Road in southwest Bakersfield — is a dream to help child...
Posted by admin - Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 23:29 -- 0 comments

Looking at the future

Walk into La Tapatia Restaurant on Chico Street, and the first thing that hits you is the smell of typical Mexican spices. The atmosphere is lively. Friendly, but inquisitive eyes, seem to realize ...
Posted by admin - Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 23:24 -- 0 comments

Brothers right at home with customi...

Brothers James and Daniel Ibarra love fast cars.      And they’re on the fast track to pursuing their dream of car customization through determination and hard work. Lo...
Posted by LisaW - Thursday, November 16, 2006 - 23:13 -- 0 comments

Showtime!

With its minimalist aesthetic, open-air interior and seamless transitions from one cuisine-appropriate seating area to the next, Shogun Palace  looks and acts like a traditional sushi and teppany...
Posted by admin - Wednesday, November 1, 2006 - 10:09 -- 0 comments

Faces of fright

In its third year of operation, the Chamber of Chills has obtained nationwide recognition and larger crowds. When traveling through the 900-foot maze, it is impossible to miss the artwork of Al &ld...
Posted by LisaW - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 12:40 -- 0 comments

Business spotlight: Dalisa’s Bake...

Address: 5728 Stine Road, corner of Stine and Harris roads Owners: Family-owned Phone: 661-827-4116 Date established: 2006 What products and/or services do you provide?: Speciality cakes, shap...
Posted by admin - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 09:20 -- 0 comments

Piñatas keep family, culture conne...

When it comes to finding the right piñatas, Bakersfield’s Jose Luis Yañez takes it to     the heart. The Durango, Mexico native hand designs a variety of pi&ntil...
Posted by admin - Thursday, October 5, 2006 - 14:54 -- 0 comments

Trainer sees bodies as ‘masterpie...

Working out and physical training kept Jose Martinez off the streets and away from drugs. The 30-year-old trainer has aimed for physical fitness since he was 13-years-old. Now, over the  past ...
Posted by admin - Thursday, October 5, 2006 - 14:24 -- 0 comments
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