In this episode you will hear some of the sounds of Camp Okihi, as you learn about the newly revived camp in Bakersfield, along the Kern River, offered by White Wolf Wellness Foundation. Okihi is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Bakersfield. It offers retreats, limited-use camps, Skye on the River music concerts, river-side sunset di…

This is the first interview in the Kern Gold series. John and Becky Pulford of Tehachapi grow and sell delicious local farm-fresh apples just 45 minutes from Bakersfield and 2 hours from Los Angeles. I visited his farm to learn more about John and hear his thoughts on what it takes to grow Golden Delicious apples! He and his wife Becky are strong c…

I spoke with David who is a specialist working on the Isabella Dam Modification which cost over $335M from 2018 to 2023, and has protected Bakersfield from Kern River flooding. With the modification, the dam can now hold back enough Kern River water that, for comparison, could cover Bakersfield in almost 6 feet of water! David used to live in Baker…

Mark Mulkay is the recently retired Kern River Watermaster. He did an amazing job this year along with his colleagues in the city in protecting Bakersfield from flooding. During this interview he talks briefly about river recreation and safety. We discuss other topics as well including his experience packing and fishing on the Kern River near the h…

Listen in as two generations of Holtermanns discuss their farming operation in Wasco. Their family has been farming in Kern County for over a century. We discuss water supplies available to them and their neighbors, and they discuss where they like to visit in Kern County, why they stayed in the family business of farming, how they are navigating c…

The Water Summit of Kern County is the premier water event every year, and thanks to Beth Pandol and associates at the Water Association, it was organized to engage and educate the local community, and to bring in outside experts to share their expertise and opinions. Learn how Beth organized the Summits and relied on a team to successfully run the…

Trailer. Faces of Kern is a series of interviews in Bakersfield and Kern County in search of hidden treasures. www.facesofkern.org kernfaces@gmail.com #facesofkern #kernriver #visitbakersfieldVon Faces of Kern

Introduction to Faces of Kern. How does it feel when someone passes judgement on your town when they've never lived there? They might as well be judging you. Bakersfield may have a lot of challenges, but so does every town in America. Please join me this season to learn more about the Faces of Kern. www.facesofkern.org kernfaces@gmail.com #facesofk…