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60 SECONDS with Charlie Rodriguez

As the co-owner of east Bakersfield’s River & Wine market, Charlie Rodriguez is always busy helping customers.
But he also makes the time to get involved in as many community organizations as he can.  
As a longtime community member, Rodriguez is very knowledgeable about Bakersfield’s history. Here’s a little more about the man behind the counter at River & Wine:

 FAVORITE MUSIC:  Country, mariachi and rancheras.

ROLE MODEL: “Anyone who does something for others.”

FAVORITE SAYING: “Very few people can stay out with owls at night and fly with eagles in the day.”

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: “Crime Scene Investigation.”

FAVORITE MEXICAN DISH: “Carne asada, rice and beans.”

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: “Community Action Partnership of Kern; Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Las Fiestas Inc., El Dia de la Mujer Hispana, Richard Prado-East Bakersfield Senior Center and the Kern County Museum Foundation, among others.”

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