Readers Respond: What is the #1 reason you love Bakersfield/Kern County?

We recently asked our readers to share the main reason they love the community we share. A selection of their answers is featured here but we’re always interested in good news in and around Kern County.

If you know about something great in our community, tell us about it!

Email lj@kerncountyfamily.com with your answer and we might include it in a future article or social media post.

Q. What is the #1 reason you love Bakersfield/Kern County?

Bakersfield has many community-sponsored activities and events. Just do the research participate and take ownership of your community, city, and county! - Bobbie Bishop (Left)

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The community feels tight-knit and we support everyone. - Breanna Giles (Right)

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All the events around town. - Carlianne Hodges (Left)

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No matter how much Kern County grows, the community remains connected and it always feels like home. - Lisa Keosouphanh (Right)

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The homeschooling community! - Carrie Wright (Left)

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• I love Bakersfield because it is a positive and diversified community. - Desiree Moran
• Bakersfield residents always seem to be there for one another. - Kathy Oros
• I love how after a good rainfall, the valley and mountains are so visible and beautiful. - Bianca Munoz
• It’s grown considerably over the last 40 years but still has that small-town feel, a very giving community. - Cassie Deras-Coker
• The way the community comes together in a time of need for others. - Terri Lundy
• Great central location for any adventure. Mountains, beach, lake, amusement parks, you name it, it’s all a day trip! - Jami Higgins
• I like the small-town feel. - Marisol Chavez
• Great neighbors. Short ride to the beach or the mountains and awesome shopping. - Andrea Jackson