📚✨ Back‑to‑School season is officially in full swing, and we’re celebrating with a sweet little surprise. TWO $100 Amazon Gift Cards are up for grabs, and TWO winners will walk away ready to refresh those school supplies or treat themselves to a
Hello, weekend vibes! Kern County is packed with family fun, fresh events, and easy local adventures to make your days off even better. Whether you’re exploring, relaxing, or making memories, something is waiting for you!
Healthy backpack basics: Choose wide padded straps, a padded back, and lightweight materials. Keep it under 10–15% of body weight, use both straps, and watch for pain or tingling. Reflective patches can boost safety.
Two $100 Amazon Gift Cards for two lucky winners! Enter by midnight on August 25, 2026, for your chance to win. Perfect for back-to-school essentials—and maybe a little treat for mom too.
Congratulations to Booger, our 3rd Place Cutest Pet Photo Contest winner! This fluffy kitten stole hearts with his sweet face and charm. Thank you to everyone who entered, voted, and supported the contest, and to our sponsors for the prizes!
New moms, this one’s for you. August is Breastfeeding Month—discover practical essentials for pumping on the go, washing bottles, and keeping baby close through sleepless nights.
2nd Place Cutest Pet Winner
Congratulations to Nicky for stealing the spotlight and melting hearts across Kern County. We loved every adorable moment—thanks for joining the fun!
WIN ON WEDNESDAY! We’re giving away Hot Wheels Monster Trucks LIVE tickets! Enter now for a family 4-pack to the August 22 show at Dignity Health Arena. Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Skelesaurus, and more hit Bakersfield!
Happy First Day of School, Kern County! Wishing students, teachers, and parents a wonderful year filled with growth, joy, and new adventures. Stay connected for the latest news, family resources, and community events.
Are we overscheduling our kids? Sports, lessons, and activities can enrich childhood, but too much structure may lead to stress and burnout. Children need time to play, explore, and simply be kids. Balance matters.
Meet Happy FIT Mama Gina Rolow, a force of positivity, movement, and multigenerational love. Training clients and keeping up with eight grandkids, she proves healthy habits fit every season of life.
Kern County dads and father figures: Share your experiences in a quick, anonymous survey to help strengthen local family programs, support, and resources. 17 questions. About 7 minutes. Your voice matters.