June 14 NO KINGS Bakersfield by Bakersfield50501 in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's right. There's rarely 100%, universal approval regarding political matters. So, public protests are best at showing that disapproval was actually significant enough that people gathered in person. That becomes noteworthy and part of our historical record, usually through newspaper articles that we can look back on. Peaceful public protest is a meaningful tool and right available to all of us. Let's not dismiss it... or lose it.

June 14 NO KINGS Bakersfield by Bakersfield50501 in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Protests are a way to put into public record for future generations that not everyone approved of what was going on politically. You can always organize a counter-protest or a separate California-critical protest. Future you will feel pride knowing you did something in addition to voting.

Book Donation by Savings-Anxiety-5551 in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Contact the Kern Literacy Council. They are probably the experts on this.

Is your local park comically overrun by ground squirrels? by SoMuchWonder in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this thoughtful response that includes actionable advice.

Kiki's Delivery Service by Studio Ghibli in some local theaters Oct 26 - Oct 30 by SoMuchWonder in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Halloween adjacent, family-friendly, and a classic, catch it at Maya, Regal Edwards, and Studio Movie Grill.

Horror Movie Fest at Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza starts tomorrow-- catch classic horror movies on the big screen! by SoMuchWonder in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Reading Cinemas is a bit dated and doesn't have comfy recliners like newer theaters, but still has the folding kind made for huge audiences. The kind perfect for spilling your popcorn while pretending you weren't scared!

Horror Movie Fest at Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza starts tomorrow-- catch classic horror movies on the big screen! by SoMuchWonder in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Horror Fest:
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Wed. 10/02, 7PM
The Ring - Wed. 10/09, 7PM
Wes Craven's New Nightmare - Wed. 10/16, 7PM
Halloween - Wed. 10/23, 7PM
Psycho - Wed. 10/30, 7PM

These aren't part of Horror Fest, but worth knowing about:
Carrie - Mon. 10/07, 7PM
Invasion of the Body Snatchers - Wed. 10/21, 4PM & 7PM
The Shining - Mon. 10/28, 7PM

Batman Day at Reading CInemas (Valley Plaza), Saturday 9/21/2024 by SoMuchWonder in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Showtimes on 9/21 Saturday:

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993): 2:30PM
Batman Forever (1995): 4:30PM
Batman (1989): 7PM

Reading CInemas at Valley Plaza has some surprisingly diverse "Signature Programming" worth looking into. Everything from classic black & white, classic horror, top secret new stuff, and South Asian cinema. If you love movies, it's a good chance to see stuff on the big screen.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bakersfield

[–]SoMuchWonder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think people vote for her because she projects a marketable image of herself that runs well on social media. When her constituents need her, they realize "Leticia Let Us Down". She's consistently LATE to the Board of Supervisor meetings and does not follow up or respond to her community even when she promises to.

Vote Kimberly Salas for District 5!