History News
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This week in Kern County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 18-24)
This week in Kern County history.
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Celebrating David Benoit: In Honor of the Renowned American Jazz Pianist Birthday (August 18)
Born in Bakersfield, California, on August 18, 1953, David Bryan Benoit, an American jazz pianist, composer, and producer, emerged as a prominent figure in the music scene.