Kern County, California, is where one would find the city of Bakersfield. It was founded in 1869 by Colonel Thomas Baker who came to California during the California Gold Rush and moved to the Kern River in 1863. It was made the county seat in 1874.
Regular Blogs
The blogger began this weblog in 2004 in order to give Bakersfield a better image. He proudly introduces readers to his hometown via history, photographs, and slices of life there.
http://baketown.blogspot.com/
From 2006 until 2009, this blog chronicled the collapse of the real estate bubble and economic problems as they hit Bakersfield. Discussions include those about bankruptcy, foreclosures, and predictions of the recession years before it was admitted to by the government.
http://bakersfieldbubble.blogspot.com/
Delves into issues and news which are pertinent to Bakersfield and those who live there. Some of the posts include those about upcoming festivals and even Jeopardy tryouts in the area, as well as election results, obituaries, and weddings.
http://www.bakersfieldobserved.com/
