The festival provides an opportunity for community businesses to promote themselves, like a taco truck who will be donating 20 percent of their profits to the district.
East Bakersfield resident Ucedrah Osby says she's tired of community resource programs passing her and her neighbors up just because they live in East Bakersfield.
A new program aiming to help those struggling with health concerns due to obesity is starting up in Lamont. Kern County Public Health is launching the "Know Your Numbers" program on Wednesday.