160 Years of Kern County Stories | Bakersfield News

Celebrate 160 years of Kern County’s heartbeat with the Bakersfield Californian’s landmark exhibit “Clippings,” running free through August 26th at the Arts Council downtown. From mining towns to modern milestones, this curated showcase of 50 front pages and 90 historic photos reveals how local journalism shaped community identity — and why readers remain vital, informed stewards of their town. Add live historical monologues this weekend for a full-circle tribute to both the paper’s legacy and the Arts Council’s 50th anniversary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9005a51e58c79f08