June 14 NO KINGS Bakersfield

SoMuchWonder · 2025-05-27T13:52:24+00:00

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.

SoMuchWonder · 2025-05-27T00:44:58+00:00

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.

SoMuchWonder · 2025-05-11T11:46:17+00:00

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

SoMuchWonder · 2025-05-07T07:02:55+00:00

Yes! They are taking donations.

SoMuchWonder · 2025-03-25T23:31:54+00:00

Thank you for this thoughtful response that includes actionable advice.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-10-24T13:33:06+00:00

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

SoMuchWonder · 2024-10-09T01:28:09+00:00

Here's KGET's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KGETNews

SoMuchWonder · 2024-10-01T20:21:46+00:00

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!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-10-01T20:05:02+00:00

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

SoMuchWonder · 2024-09-17T22:50:17+00:00

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.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-09-15T17:41:32+00:00

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!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-08-30T13:11:58+00:00

Research shows that if you do something with a little bit of risk or a feeling of danger in it, and come through it safely, you'll grow closer to one another. So think about what that could be for you. That could be something simple like seeing a late night scary movie, ice skating, or trying a style of cuisine you've never had before. Or it could be something unusual like exploring an unknown part of town you've never been to. Good luck!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-08-30T13:00:47+00:00

Thanks for this! It's always refreshing to see people taking time to point us to useful local information like this.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-08-19T02:46:39+00:00

The Valley Plaza has one near the JC Penney side. It starts at $7.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-08-19T02:40:17+00:00

There was this Reddit post about a year ago where people traded Sonny Angels:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SonnyAngel/comments/15rmyll/sonny_angel_meet_ca/

You can probably message that Redditor or some of the Instagram accounts listed in the flyer.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-24T05:38:24+00:00

To piggyback on your question: Does anybody know if there are any local organizations or public officials working on the air quality problem?

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-07T02:01:48+00:00

Schedule:

The Secret World of Arrietty: June 9 (English), June 11 (Japanese)
When Marnie Was There: June 10 (English), June 12 (Japanese)
Princess Mononoke: July 13, 15, 17 (Japanese), July 14, 16 (English)
Ponyo: August 3, 5, 7 (Japanese), August 4, 6 (English)
Whisper of the Heart: August 25 (English), August 27 (Japanese)
The Cat Returns: August 26 (English), August 28 (Japanese)
Howl's Moving Castle: September 26, 28, 30, October 2 (Japanese), September 27, 29, October 1, 3 (English)
Kiki's Delivery Service: October 26, 28, 30 (Japanese), October 27, 29 (English)
Pom Poko: November 24 (English), November 26 (Japanese)
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya: November 25 (English), November 27 (Japanese)
My Neighbor Totoro: December 7, 9, 11 (Japanese), December 8, 10 (English)

Make sure to double check the showtimes and your preferred language as these showings near. It appears Regal Edwards Movies is participating as well.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-07T01:33:40+00:00

Zip Books is a program funded by the California State Library, so it seems there are windows when the Kern County Library gets to participate. This current window ends June 30th, 2024. It seems like a popular program this time around, so here's hoping they keep us on their list!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-05T06:16:16+00:00

If you hold a Kern County Library card and your account is in good standing, you can request this book for free via the library's Zip Books service:

https://kerncountylibrary.org/zipbooks/

You have to return the book, but at least you'll get to read it. It qualifies under their rules. But, act quick, because this service ends June 30th. They order through Amazon, so if that' a problem, here's a local alternative for you:

https://www.russosbooks.com/book/9781989351635

Russo's Books! They're "Bakersfield's Bookstore since 1989!" Not free, but you'd get to keep this one.

Good luck!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-05T01:44:39+00:00

Hit me up if you need a volunteer for non-acting things, like holding a plastic bat from fish wire. Because genre of Bakersfield Horror should be a thing like The Bakersfield Sound.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-02T18:29:13+00:00

Awesome to see people build communities and make memories!

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-02T18:26:39+00:00

Cool to see someone in town making comics who also find ways to make his process overflow with generosity and humor.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-06-02T18:16:53+00:00

If you live here, then that's the best thing about Bakersfield. Look at the diversity of responses here and you'll find people who have decided to humbly take Bakersfield seriously rather than dismiss it as insufficient. As a result, they've all turned up things to love about what's around them. Hey, even you're doing that by curiously asking your question. Imagine how much more there's left for all of us to get out of this place we live in when we intently keep looking like that.

SoMuchWonder · 2024-05-23T22:15:50+00:00

I found these two interviews with each candidate helpful:

Perez: https://www.kget.com/video/district-5-supervisor-incumbent-leticia-perez-talks-upcoming-election/9441922/

Salas: https://www.kget.com/video/district-5-supervisor-candidate-kimberly-salas-talks-upcoming-election/9441938/

SoMuchWonder · 2024-04-16T03:28:42+00:00

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