Faces of Kern
This project is a series of interviews from residents in Bakersfield and Kern County to highlight local treasures. Season One focuses on water management, the Kern River, recreation, and other topics.
Podcasting since 2023 • 8 episodes
Faces of Kern
Latest Episodes
7. Sounds of Okihi on the Kern River. Stephen Winters
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 dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:26
6. Kern Gold. Farm-Fresh Apples in Tehachapi.
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 abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:32
5. Isabella Dam: Bakersfield's first line of defense against Kern River flooding.
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 Ke...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:01
4. The Watermaster. Flood Control, Fishing, and Water Management on the Kern River
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 an...
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40:15
3. A Century of Family Farming in Kern. The Holtermanns. Almond Farming and Technology.
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 wher...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:53