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Social media on Amgen 2012 time trial
With a worldwide audience there was plenty of Social Media buzz about the 2012 Amgen Tour of California stop in Bakersfield on Thursday.

about 5 hours ago
BC Softball answers Harvard baseball video
When it comes to viral video hits, the currently king is one produced by members of the Harvard baseball team.

Monday at 03:00PM
The week's best Bakosphere social photos
Here's a look at what we found across social media over the last week. Enjoy: [ View the story "Some of Bakersfield's best social photos" on Storify ]

May 12 at 07:51AM
Two Bakersfield stations earn Emmy nominations
Local television stations KBAK/KBFK and KERO were honored when the regional Emmy awards of the Pacific Southwest were announched last week.

May 11 at 11:52AM
Making the crosstown Freeway, a user's video
The Westside Parkway, which is making its way through Bakersfield, is the focus of this nicely produced YouTube video. The video shows some work, including the laying of concrete on the freeway, near Jewetta Avenue.

May 10 at 06:30PM

From Bakersfield.com

Hundreds gather to celebrate UFW's 50th anniversary
Farmworkers, politicians and activists greeted each other warmly Thursday night as they celebrated the United Farm Workers' work from the fields of Delano to a packed banquet hall in Bakersfield.
New controversy strikes Goh campaign
Since Karen Goh returned to Kern County from a publishing career in New York in 2004, she has helped foster a strong network of Christian leaders in government, politics, media, business and nonprofits.
Amgen website lists top Bakersfield winners
Bakersfield hosted the 2012 Amgen Tour of California Individual Time Trial Thursday. David Zabriskie (USA) of Garmin-Barracuda was crowned the winner after crossing the finish line with the best time of 35 minutes, 59 seconds.
Memorial service honors fallen peace officers
Traffic on Truxtun Avenue was stopped Thursday afternoon to fly a huge American flag in honor of fallen peace officers.
Amgen excitement draws diverse crowd of onlookers
The Amgen Tour of California drew its share of bike racing enthusiasts to watch the time trials in Bakersfield Thursday, but it also lured people who were new to professional cycling.
Race day goes off without a hitch
AA hot but breezy afternoon combined with months of detailed preparation to deliver what many said was a successful showing for Bakersfield at Thursday’s stage of the Amgen Tour of California bike race.

From Bakodeals.com

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May 11 at 11:28AM
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May 07 at 09:14AM
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May 07 at 08:58AM
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April 26 at 01:50PM
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April 20 at 10:03AM

From Twitter.com

Gavin Martinez
RT @zewing: Final score: Buchanan 7, Stockdale 2. A day to forget for most Kern County baseball teams. #bcali
about 2 hours ago
Gavin Martinez
RT @zewing: Middle seventh: Buchanan 7, Stockdale 2. Top of order due up for Mustangs against new pitcher, Dominic Topoozian. #bcali
about 2 hours ago
Gavin Martinez
RT @zewing: After Carter Ks two, Kody Batesole cranks two-out, two-run double. Buchanan 5, Stockdale 2, mid third. #bcali
about 2 hours ago
Gavin Martinez
RT @zewing: Aaron Arruda singles but caught trying to take second, 9-5-4. Still 5-2 Buchanan, mid sixth. #bcali
about 2 hours ago
Steven Mayer
Bakersfield Californian video report: 'AMGEN 2012 blazes through Bakersfield' http://t.co/lyx3HNV3 via @LouisAmestoy #BCali
about 3 hours ago
Zachary Ewing
To compare, Tulare County and Kings County each have three baseball teams left. Down year on the diamond. #bcali
about 3 hours ago
Zachary Ewing
There are exactly two Kern County teams left in six baseball divisions: Garces in D-III and Bakersfield Christian in D-IV. Yikes. #bcali
about 3 hours ago
Zachary Ewing
Liberty's Lucy LaFranchise wins Central Section girls diving championship at Clovis West. #bcali
about 3 hours ago
Daniel Mendiola
RT @zewing: After Carter Ks two, Kody Batesole cranks two-out, two-run double. Buchanan 5, Stockdale 2, mid third. #bcali
about 3 hours ago
Daniel Mendiola
RT @zewing: Jack Wheeless Ks two in perfect third inning. 5-2 Buchanan thru three. #bcali
about 3 hours ago