@@LivingInBakersfieldCa people always assume that u can't leave your house without being robbed when it's not all that bad so yeah it is nice to hear good things about us
Bakersfield it's a great place to live , has beautiful people as well as places to go out with the family, we really have practically everything around us such as beaches, forests, attractions, rivers, shopping centers, etc. I live here and I love to show the good things of my city and its surroundings
It’s so nice to hear someone say good stuff about Bakersfield, I just moved to Bakersfield 9 months ago and mostly everyone that I know that lives here complains about everything. So far moving here has been good for me. It does get hot but you learn how to deal with it, not too bad
@@Nowimlivinginthecreek if you stay with the local companies, yes. Kern County is a bold county and there are many small businesses that need to feed their families, and staying open is what they're doing.
I live in Bakersfield and all of my friends do and I’m going to be honest Bakersfield is pretty bad no beach trash everywhere it isn’t all bad but it definitely isn’t good.
+Not_RaccoonRicky at certain times of the year (usually late summer) it can be higher on the AQI (air quality index), but its not aalllll year. During those times, you just limit the time that the littles and elderly are outside.
I’m over on Hageman and Meacham in Tallis Tanch. I love it and I love bakersfield! My dad hates the air here tho. I don’t mind, just stay inside sometimes 😂
I have a friend that lives in Bakersfield, and I'm thinking about moving there from the Midwest. He say's it's gr8. I know Bakersfield has some bad elements, but I'm gonna make that move.
My son just moved there, got a job for oil company, Aera. He comes home every other week. He was born and raised in Orange County. He is happy with his job.
Great video! I lived in New York my whole life. Moved to Australia a year ago for college and am finally moving back to the states in December. Was thinking to move to Bakersfield ca . Thanks for the info!
As far as affordability goes you can’t beat it! One of the most affordable cities to live in California. Just might take some getting use to...lol but I love it here!! Been here my whole life and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
@@jamessum825 hi Are you still living in Bakersfield We are planning to move to there Just I am worry about the air Because I have problem in my lungs Is that true it is not clean and causes problem in lungs And there is viruses hurt the lungs Thank you
@@marlaindouri402 Bakersfield has poor air quality. We are an agricultural and oil industry hub. The air is filled with VOCs. There is also valley fever here, which is a respiratory illness that can be fatal.
Hey I’m coming in from Louisiana I have family in Los Angeles and Laguna beach and those nice areas I came to Bakersfield with my mom I loved the place nice place we got a nice house and a good area really excited is it true the air quality is bad I’m pretty use to it I’ve always loved Califorina one stupid question though do you guys have a lot of tech stores and stuff like that I had a family member from Beverly hills saying this a good place I just really love tech stuff I build computers so
Not gonna lie, our air quality is a challenge in the late summer months. As far as tech stores, yes. Lots of them. We are not rural by any means, so you should be able to find what you need here. :-). Email me with your timeline for the purchase. weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
Lots of people like to berate those of us that live here as 'small town folk' or 'simple-minded' and so it's easy to say nasty things with that perception. Ignore it and stay here on this channel for a completely different perspective.
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa Still confused. Many small towns and I hear pleasant things about them. What kind of not nice things, why? 500 thousand not that small.
@@lunabootcampnews6439 there are plenty of other channels that can answer that question better than I can. I do my best to stay outta that lane of discussion. :-)
+Klutzy Bee I hear ya! Moved up from La/Orange County as well. You are not moving THAT far away... and you can always go down for a quick visit. Look forward to helping you when you decide to make it happen. 🙋🏻♀️🏡✌️
I'm Originally from east los, I've been living in WA my entire life but my girl and I have thought about bakersfield because her entire family is there.
Let’s get after it! Fill this out and we can figure out what you guys qualify for: docs.google.com/forms/d/1KL_B1sULm5Iabt83qRFcAyB4GSC0M2iVEzpreaIyEvQ/edit?usp=sharing
Oh yes! Maybe I will do that on a "More top things to know about Bakersfield." LOL! Are you looking for a particular type of property in that neighborhood?
People making not so many jokes of Bakersfield as before.... Some say it's still boring. Well let's see in a few years who has the last laugh. Regarding day trips it's a good point to mention that most people just work during the week so having LA and San Francisco and other places within weekend reach its a great plus considering all you save in rent compared to the rest of California.
+Manrique Molina Yyeess!! Love that additional info! I agree. More life to be had when you’re not house poor and have no room in the budget to get away for a weekend. 😊👍🏼
Bakersfield is CHEAP compared to the rest of California. Like dirt cheap and very close to Socal. I predict its going to be booming very very soon as more people get fed up with the psychopathic living costs of LA. Its only an hour and a half drive to the beaches too, so u get the best of both worlds without having to pay huge LA prices.
Omg i saw others videos and they are talking so so bad thinks abt bakerfield .. im planning to moved there in december and im so scary .. im looking for a house rent too
Thanks for the info-- Looking on various sites like Neighborhood scout reveals that the crime rate is really bad. For example, Los Angeles gets a bad rating of 12 but Bakersfield gets a 5. That is a 5 out of 100, 100 being the safest place to live. That concerns me. I am not sure if you will be honest but if I do move out there, what areas are the worst, in terms of crime and what areas are the best in terms of crime.
A reasonable concern for a buyer, of course! Send me an email at weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com and title ot Crime Map and I will give you the MLS link to the crime map for you to do the research. 🤔👀🖥
+savage SHIDAN depends on your needs and size of family. Text me and I can connect You with a gal that runs a property management company Z they do Homes, apartments, etc..
The rental supply is in high demand right now as well. I don’t work with rentals but if you need more info let me know. I have a contact for renting houses with a 1 year lease.
On a limited level, yes, I believe it is. ‘Rona has made everything change size and scope, but when we drive by the center there are giant tru is in the loading bays. Not all of them, but a lot of them. Hope that helps!
Well, if you’re coming here. Ow during the lockdown, you will be solid. It’s mainly in the fall when they shake the nut trees and it gets windy as well.
Could anyone kindly tell me how long it would approximately take to drive to LA for acting auditions from Bakersfield please? (Sorry if this question is too vague - I'm British and currently in UK!)
You bet. Depending on where in LA you have to go (and traffic, of course) it is about an hour to hour & 45 minutes. Look forward to helping you when you come to this side of the pond! 👊🏼
let me say what bed room eyes you have , but you did leave out the soul of Bakersfield and that's the dustbowl migrants that built kern county and they help win a war at the same time and they did this with no overtime pay no vacation pay no 40 hour work week no unemployment checks . it was 12 hours a day 6 days a week no sick time no labor department no unions , my mother picked cotton at 60 cents a hour, please never forget the sacrifice and contribution that the dust bowl migrants gave to the san Joaquin valley it was grown from the seeds of the dustbowl , my grandparents were dustbowl migrants and I am proud of that , I am getting ready to retire and who knows maybe I will come back to the city of my birth dam I could sell my home in Seattle and cash out on a home in Bakersfield. I would be close to my grandparents Charles and Elizabeth cardwell who now reside at Shafter memorial park , wonder how a pro labor democrat' would do in kern county . thanks for the post if I do buy home it would be from you . thank god the ridge route is gone , beautiful eyes by the way
I love that idea about a dust bowl video! Thank so much for sharing that information. I look forward to hearing from you whenever you’re ready! Bakersfieldrealtorap@gmail.com
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Finally someone talks good about Bakersfield
+Louie The plumber that means a lot to me! Thank you!!
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa people always assume that u can't leave your house without being robbed when it's not all that bad so yeah it is nice to hear good things about us
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Uh do you live in the nicest side of town? Because every time I come out my house I see a crack head and people selling drugs.
@@HarryPotter-qj2sp move
I've driven past Bakersfield quite a few times, but never stopped. Thanks for the tour!
+Mary Anglin you bet!! More to come!
Mary Anglin if hungry stop on Panama ln for a bite Molly j s
Bakersfield it's a great place to live , has beautiful people as well as places to go out with the family, we really have practically everything around us such as beaches, forests, attractions, rivers, shopping centers, etc.
I live here and I love to show the good things of my city and its surroundings
Yyyeesss!!! Thank you so much for commenting like this!! I appreciate you!!!
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It’s so nice to hear someone say good stuff about Bakersfield, I just moved to Bakersfield 9 months ago and mostly everyone that I know that lives here complains about everything. So far moving here has been good for me. It does get hot but you learn how to deal with it, not too bad
Thank you for saying that! Yes, it does get hot for sure! Welcome to town. ;)
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My mom grew up in Bakersfield in the late 50s early 60s. I drove thru it once in 1985. Didn't have time to stop
Thank you for this, just recently moved to the area and I'm really liking Bakersfield and it's exciting to explore the city.
awesome! Welcome to town!!
105° is a normal summer. West Bakersfield is huge. Kern County Raceway and Bakersfield Speedway are fun. Bakersfield Condors
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Have you been to Bakersfield? What time of year was it?
I’m traveling in for work in a few weeks. Any pointers?
@@Nowimlivinginthecreek Visit Salty's and Dewar's. These are two local places that you will love... assuming you like BBQ and ice Cream.
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa I do! Are places open for the most part? Traveling in from WI. Thanks!
@@Nowimlivinginthecreek if you stay with the local companies, yes. Kern County is a bold county and there are many small businesses that need to feed their families, and staying open is what they're doing.
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa thank you!
I live in Bakersfield and all of my friends do and I’m going to be honest Bakersfield is pretty bad no beach trash everywhere it isn’t all bad but it definitely isn’t good.
Isnt there bad air quality there?
+Not_RaccoonRicky at certain times of the year (usually late summer) it can be higher on the AQI (air quality index), but its not aalllll year. During those times, you just limit the time that the littles and elderly are outside.
+Not_RaccoonRicky not all year round.
When they are harvesting the nut trees in the fall, it can get crappy.
Yes
Me0wGaming super bad 😀 valley fever all year
Ricky_06 yea there is but it’s not bad all the time!
Sure has changed over the years- I-nterstate access only when I was around 12 yo, retired in NorCal now and love it.
Right!? Lots of growth and goodness! Glad to hear you’re doing well!
Im from Bakersfield Ca. I Stay on California And Chester. It’s not the best side of town. Im trying to get a place over there near seven oaks.
+Miguelito Flores oh really!?
That’s a beautiful area! Let me know your price point (via email) and I can set you up so that listings come to you.
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@@LivingInBakersfieldCa is Bakersfield affordable the house the store I want to move to Bakersfield
I’m over on Hageman and Meacham in Tallis Tanch. I love it and I love bakersfield! My dad hates the air here tho. I don’t mind, just stay inside sometimes 😂
Atta girl!!
Thank u so much I liked the video
Appreciate you watching!
I have a friend that lives in Bakersfield, and I'm thinking about moving there from the Midwest. He say's it's gr8. I know Bakersfield has some bad elements, but I'm gonna make that move.
Let’s gooo! 👊🏼
Shoot me an email with your info so we can get it started!
My son just moved there, got a job for oil company, Aera. He comes home every other week. He was born and raised in Orange County. He is happy with his job.
Awesome! I look forward to helping him but when he is ready!
Cool video great information thanks for sharing!
+Carlos Melendez you bet! Thanks for watching!!
Great video, I just got an amazing job offer in Bakersfield. Looking to buy a home really soon! Thanks for the info!
+Jacob Jones yay! Congratulations! Lemme know when we get to start shopping!! 👊🏼
Look forward to hearing from you soon! Weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
Did you download the relocation guide?
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You're fun and positive. Easy to watch.
Thanks!
Thinking about moving to Bakersfield but know nothing about it...
You’re very kind! Thank you for watching!
When do you think you’ll be here? And from where, btw?
You bet! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I live in Bakersfield on White Lane and Wilson
yyaayy! I am very familiar with that area of town.
Great video! I lived in New York my whole life. Moved to Australia a year ago for college and am finally moving back to the states in December. Was thinking to move to Bakersfield ca . Thanks for the info!
So great! Look forward to hearing from you when you come to town!
As far as affordability goes you can’t beat it! One of the most affordable cities to live in California. Just might take some getting use to...lol but I love it here!! Been here my whole life and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else!
@@jamessum825 hi
Are you still living in Bakersfield
We are planning to move to there
Just I am worry about the air
Because I have problem in my lungs
Is that true it is not clean and causes problem in lungs
And there is viruses hurt the lungs
Thank you
@@marlaindouri402 Bakersfield has poor air quality. We are an agricultural and oil industry hub. The air is filled with VOCs. There is also valley fever here, which is a respiratory illness that can be fatal.
It's so hot that you don't need a towel. You get out of the water and it just evaporates off of you.
+ItsAllAboutGuitar sometimes, yeah! 🤪
Ha! True statement!
LOL!! Right!?
Hotter than palm springs?
I live in Bakersfield, I like to drive on down to the surface of the Sun to cool off in the summer.
😂😂😂😂😂 Same!
Hey I’m coming in from Louisiana I have family in Los Angeles and Laguna beach and those nice areas I came to Bakersfield with my mom I loved the place nice place we got a nice house and a good area really excited is it true the air quality is bad I’m pretty use to it I’ve always loved Califorina one stupid question though do you guys have a lot of tech stores and stuff like that I had a family member from Beverly hills saying this a good place I just really love tech stuff I build computers so
Not gonna lie, our air quality is a challenge in the late summer months. As far as tech stores, yes. Lots of them. We are not rural by any means, so you should be able to find what you need here. :-). Email me with your timeline for the purchase. weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
Love for Bakersfield coming from up north in Sacramento :)
So awesome! Thanks!
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Kern River and Sierra's are wonderful..
Yyeess!!
Great info
+Yellow Door Homes 👊🏼👍🏼Thank you!
Why do many quote " nice/good to finally hear something good said about Bakerfeild" ? What is said bad?
Lots of people like to berate those of us that live here as 'small town folk' or 'simple-minded' and so it's easy to say nasty things with that perception. Ignore it and stay here on this channel for a completely different perspective.
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa Still confused. Many small towns and I hear pleasant things about them. What kind of not nice things, why? 500 thousand not that small.
@@lunabootcampnews6439 there are plenty of other channels that can answer that question better than I can. I do my best to stay outta that lane of discussion. :-)
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa hmm interesting. I herd lots of satanic activity.
@@lunabootcampnews6439 not sure about that. And that certainly will NOT be on this channel. :-)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I want to visit BAKERSFIELD
Are there any areas in Bakersfield that qualify for the USDA loan?
Bako does not have any qualifying areas
But, Lamont, Taft, Wasco do.
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@@LivingInBakersfieldCa thank you!
I’m new to town. I love your channel! FYI I’m a pastor. Ever thought about featuring Bako churches?
I absolutely have, yes! It’s on the list of videos to make. 😃
Which church are you the pastor of?
Bakersfield Realtor Southwest Christian Center. Stine north of White
Oh cool!
Thanks for letting me know!
Can you email me with your contact information so I can set it up?
Weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
Ayyyy Bakersfield!! Lol cool vid
+Khoward yay!! Glad you liked it!
+Khoward 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Is the wildfire hazard high in Bakersfield?
Not in town. In the Vally by the Kern River and also on the Grapevine. 🙂
Thinking about buying a house in Bakersfield, lived in LA my whole life though, I think it'd be hard to let go 😂
+Klutzy Bee I hear ya! Moved up from La/Orange County as well.
You are not moving THAT far away... and you can always go down for a quick visit. Look forward to helping you when you decide to make it happen.
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+Klutzy Bee been there, done that! I promise it is worth pulling the trigger on! Looking forward to working with you when you are ready! 🤜🏼
+Klutzy Bee I get that! SoCal native here 🙋🏻♀️, but it IS with the change!
Same
@@cesarfabian425 You can do it! LOL! I look forward to helping you make it happen!
I'm Originally from east los, I've been living in WA my entire life but my girl and I have thought about bakersfield because her entire family is there.
Let’s get after it! Fill this out and we can figure out what you guys qualify for:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1KL_B1sULm5Iabt83qRFcAyB4GSC0M2iVEzpreaIyEvQ/edit?usp=sharing
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa we qualify for $270K we applied just two weeks ago here in WA state
@@OG_HakunaMatata Sweeeet! Look forward to hearing from you soon then! Let's goooooooo!
Love this.
I am so glad you liked it! :)
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I am a writer living in Bakersfield..If i didn't live here, what would i write about?
yay!! I completely understand what you mean: we have a rich culture with lots of material/content.
literally anything else?
I was born in Bakersfield
I looked at a beautiful craftsman by C and 20 st. Really like the area.
+Carlos Guevara there are some nice homes in that downtown area! 😍
Would love to help you when you’re ready! 👍🏼
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa 2029 C St, Bakersfield, CA 93301 has me curious
Carlos Guevara email me your contact info and we can see about getting you into this home! ! 👍🏼👊🏼
Hello im considering moving in bakersfield ca i will needhelp finding a place as id be relocating from south carolina
Shauna O'Brien bakersfield is a great place to live!
Shauna O'Brien that is awesome!! I will email you a few questions so that I can get a better of idea of how to serve you best on your move. 😃👍🏼
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa thank you that would be great
+Shauna O'Brien can you give me your email?
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa yes
Where I can find motocross tracks in Bakersfield?
I am looking into that. Kinda hard while we are on the COVID lockdown, but I will report back ASAP!
I LIKE BAKERSFIELD..
Yyeess!!! Love this!
What about the Homaker Park era by the hospital?
Oh yes! Maybe I will do that on a "More top things to know about Bakersfield." LOL! Are you looking for a particular type of property in that neighborhood?
People making not so many jokes of Bakersfield as before.... Some say it's still boring. Well let's see in a few years who has the last laugh. Regarding day trips it's a good point to mention that most people just work during the week so having LA and San Francisco and other places within weekend reach its a great plus considering all you save in rent compared to the rest of California.
+Manrique Molina Yyeess!! Love that additional info! I agree. More life to be had when you’re not house poor and have no room in the budget to get away for a weekend. 😊👍🏼
+Manrique Molina I appreciate your perspective and understanding of what I was trying to say.
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Bakersfield is CHEAP compared to the rest of California. Like dirt cheap and very close to Socal. I predict its going to be booming very very soon as more people get fed up with the psychopathic living costs of LA. Its only an hour and a half drive to the beaches too, so u get the best of both worlds without having to pay huge LA prices.
Omg i saw others videos and they are talking so so bad thinks abt bakerfield .. im planning to moved there in december and im so scary .. im looking for a house rent too
+Nena Gonzalez nothing to be scared of, girl! Where are you moving from?
From illinois but ill be there next week to try find a house
HI DONT BELIEVE IN THAT. WE HAVE A NICE TOWN HERE REMENBER EVERY CITY HAS BAD PARTS AND GOOD PARTS WELCOME TO BAKERSFIELD CA
+HARRY ALDO Yyeess!! This!! ☝️☝️☝️☝️
Thanks for the info-- Looking on various sites like Neighborhood scout reveals that the crime rate is really bad. For example, Los Angeles gets a bad rating of 12 but Bakersfield gets a 5. That is a 5 out of 100, 100 being the safest place to live. That concerns me. I am not sure if you will be honest but if I do move out there, what areas are the worst, in terms of crime and what areas are the best in terms of crime.
A reasonable concern for a buyer, of course! Send me an email at weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com and title ot Crime Map and I will give you the MLS link to the crime map for you to do the research. 🤔👀🖥
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa thanks- my wife was looking at the Alta Vista/La Cresta neighborhood.
Man I love Bakersfield something about it I love I always hang out downtown on the weekends.
+Microwaved Sheep Yyeess!! Awesome!
Do you live here currently or just come to visit?
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa currently
+Microwaved Sheep nice!! Lemme know when I can help you out with a purchase!
Yay!
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I got offer which I haven't accept yet in Bakersfield. What's like to rent an apartment up there
+savage SHIDAN depends on your needs and size of family. Text me and I can connect You with a gal that runs a property management company Z they do Homes, apartments, etc..
@@LivingInBakersfieldCa I want to rent a home with a yard 2 bd rooms.. for me and three children
@@josieperera8134 send me an email with your info and I will forward it on to Chelsea, my rental specialist. weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
The rental supply is in high demand right now as well. I don’t work with rentals but if you need more info let me know. I have a contact for renting houses with a 1 year lease.
Bakersfield is soo fun !
+Bella_Romero_19 !!! Yes!! It is.
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My only question: is the amazon distribution center open yet?
On a limited level, yes, I believe it is. ‘Rona has made everything change size and scope, but when we drive by the center there are giant tru is in the loading bays. Not all of them, but a lot of them. Hope that helps!
Leave out an oil job in five years with Newsom he’s already started to shut down oil fields.
I’m worried about the air quality though. I already suffer with health conditions I don’t need more added to the list.
Well, if you’re coming here. Ow during the lockdown, you will be solid. It’s mainly in the fall when they shake the nut trees and it gets windy as well.
hello i am lookimg to buy my first property in baketsfield.
my concern is WORK?
Well, I have a guide to the top 10 employers in town. Shoot me an email I can get that to you. weeklywelcomemat@gmail.com
I hope the community begins to I invest in stocks and buy the homes. It would be sad if Bakersfield got GENTRIFIED. #Urbancolonialism
Great video! I think we should all be ambassadors for our town.
+drea0903 thanks! Me too! I am happy to be a Bakersfield Ambassador!
Thanks! I do too!!
I agree! Thanks!
I am from Pakistan
Can you help me
I want to visit BAKERSFIELD
Ye ion move to the country or east or the view or southgate
3:11 hummingbird confirms that traffic is imminent.
Roger that.
Hello dear
Can you help me
Sure! Here you go! This is the driving tour of Bakersfield for you to download. :-) bit.ly/2Vdcnzc
Im only here because that's where i was born
Could anyone kindly tell me how long it would approximately take to drive to LA for acting auditions from Bakersfield please? (Sorry if this question is too vague - I'm British and currently in UK!)
You bet. Depending on where in LA you have to go (and traffic, of course) it is about an hour to hour & 45 minutes. Look forward to helping you when you come to this side of the pond! 👊🏼
Loved this♥️Bakersfield doesn’t get enough credit.
Yyeess!! Thank you for sharing that!
can you get a 1bdrm for less than $750/month in bakersfield?
+fthis1234567 h! Did you read that article on that subject?! It was in the news a while back.
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@@LivingInBakersfieldCa no I have not, can you elaborate please.
let me say what bed room eyes you have , but you did leave out the soul of Bakersfield and that's the dustbowl migrants that built kern county and they help win a war at the same time and they did this with no overtime pay no vacation pay no 40 hour work week no unemployment checks . it was 12 hours a day 6 days a week no sick time no labor department no unions , my mother picked cotton at 60 cents a hour, please never forget the sacrifice and contribution that the dust bowl migrants gave to the san Joaquin valley it was grown from the seeds of the dustbowl , my grandparents were dustbowl migrants and I am proud of that , I am getting ready to retire and who knows maybe I will come back to the city of my birth dam I could sell my home in Seattle and cash out on a home in Bakersfield. I would be close to my grandparents Charles and Elizabeth cardwell who now reside at Shafter memorial park , wonder how a pro labor democrat' would do in kern county . thanks for the post if I do buy home it would be from you . thank god the ridge route is gone , beautiful eyes by the way
I love that idea about a dust bowl video! Thank so much for sharing that information. I look forward to hearing from you whenever you’re ready! Bakersfieldrealtorap@gmail.com
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Freakin' boring place
Please don’t advertise Bakersfield we don’t need liberals from other parts of California moving here
Hahaha! 🤪