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Cal State Bakersfield A variety of intercollegiate athletics are offered at the southwest Bakersfield campus. The university is currently moving from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I and is in the midst of a four-year...

Bike Bakersfield is a new local organization dedicated to all things related to biking.  Whether you're interested in learning about traffic tips,  the ins-and-outs of biking to work, or biking events in the area, Bike...

North of the River Recreation and Park District: Adult leagues offer 5-on-5 ($475 per team) leagues for men 18 and older. Leagues are year-round. 392-2000. Bakersfield Recreation and Parks: Does not offer adult leagues, but open gym is...

Auto Club Famoso Raceway: Quarter-mile drag strip located off Famoso-Woody Road and between Highways 99 and 65. Various events throughout the year include sportsman and nostalgia drags. 399-2210, www.famosoraceway.com. Bakersfield...

The West’s Fastest 1/3 Mile High Banked Clay Oval Track is located right here in Oildale, at 5001 N. Chester Ave.! Races feature a variety of stock car and open-wheel racing from March to November. Admission varies. 393-3373,...

The Archery Shop: 2332 Chester Ave., Suite C, 631-9040. Bow hunting, indoor lanes, target archery, Junior Olympic Archery Development youth programs, group and private lessons. Kern River Archers Club: Uses outdoor range in Lake...

Sure, the sidewalk can be fun, but there are several skate parks available for kids to practice their moves!   All Kern County skate parks require some form of safety equipment. Check with the specific park for rules and...

  Bakersfield Bobby Sox : 832-1271. For girls ages 4 to 18. Season runs from March to June, and practice starts March 1. Registration begins in October. North of the River Recreation and Park District: 405 Galaxy Ave.,...

As a parent, do you ever have those moments when you feel like you’re completely surrounded by wild animals? Twelve little monkeys jumping on a bed, laughing hyenas heckling in the living room or how about that little koala-like...