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Take a look at this article in The Sydney Morning Herald about Bakersfield's own Padre Hotel.

Check out this article in the Los Angeles Times which mentions The Kern County Museum's Black Gold: The Oil Experience located in Bakersfield. Keep it in mind next time you're in town and looking for More to Explore!

LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2011) - After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. Considered America's largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will travel more than 750 miles from May 13 - 20, 2012.  

The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield, a city that has hosted the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to favor those who have more than just speed as part of their repertoire.

"The Amgen Tour of California is a major win for Bakersfield," said Mayor Harvey L. Hall. It means a big economic impact to our community. This event is being held in Bakersfield because our community came together for the spectacular Stage Five finish in 2010 and showed how well we all can work together. We had a tremendous outpouring of volunteers who made the 2010 event a success and we look forward to having the same level of commitment for the 2012 Individual Time Trial."

Echoing his enthusiasm was Mike Maggard, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. "In 2010, the Amgen Tour of California rode through spectacular Kern County scenery. The foothills were alive with the sights and sounds of outstanding athletes, and the images that were beamed throughout the world showed everyone the diverse nature that is Kern County. For 2012, the Individual Time Trial will provide a completely different experience. For an entire day, the cameras and attention will be right here."

The planned Cincinnati restaurant called Bakersfield is set to open in 2012.  Read all about the vibe of the resturant which will be "distinctly Bakersfield" in this article.   

Check out this exciting article on the Bakersfield Sound Exhibit opening in 2012 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. 

The Vintage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield will be holding their annual car show on the grounds of the Kern County Museum. Over 150 cars, all built before 1959, will be on hand to show what nostalgia is all about. Registered car participants will enjoy a tri-tip barbeque, prizes, drawings, and fun for the whole family. For more information on attending or to be part of this great event click here.