VirtualBakersfield.com

New Portal about Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, California is a very rapidly growing city with a population in 2004 of over 295,000, putting it among the top twenty-five largest in the State and among the top one-hundred largest in the country in terms of population. In fact, its rapid growth places it among the top five fastest growing cities in America. California, known as the "Golden State" stemming back to the Gold Rush of the mid-1800's and whose motto is "Find Yourself Here," has an overall population of over 34,700,000. Regional resources include Los Angeles that is within driving distance from Bakersfield. According to the US Census, Bakersfield has an educated population with over 75% being high school graduates and over 15% having obtained college degrees. The Bakersfield area is served by a respected network of schools and colleges. High schools include the Bakersfield Adventist Academy, Bakersfield Christian High School, Bakersfield High School, Bethel Apostolic Academy, Centennial High School, East Bakersfield High School, Foothill High School, Garces Memorial High School, Golden State Baptist Schools, Liberty High School, North High School, Ridgeview High School, South High School, Stockdale High School, The Chapel School, Valley High School, and West High School. The Antelope Valley College, Bakersfield College, California State University-Bakersfield, College of The Sequoias, College of The Canyons, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Moorpark College, Porterville College, San Joaquin Valley College, Santa Barbara Business College, Taft College, and Ventura College are among the local and nearby colleges. The The Renegade Rip, Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield Californian, The Northwest Voice, LA Downtowner News, The Epoch Times, American Weekly Mercury, La Opinión, California Examiner, Filipino Weekly, Daily News, Investor's Business Daily, Electronic Media, LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Al Watan, The Sabine Independent and World Reporter will provide you with information on news and events concerning Bakersfield, such as Bakersfield Homes, Bakersfield Jobs, Bakersfield California State University, Bakersfield Home Sales and Bakersfield California Chinese Restaurants. For sports enthusiasts, Bakersfield also offers the chance to track the games of the California State University-Bakersfield Roadrunners, California State University-Los Angeles Golden Eagles, Columbia College-Hollywood Claim Jumpers, Loyola Marymount University Lions, Mount St. Mary's College Athenians, Occidental College Tigers, University of California-Los Angeles Bruins, University of Southern California Women of Troy, Golden State Warriors, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Oakland Athletics, Oakland Raiders, Sacramento Kings, San Diego Padres, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and San Jose Sharks. The relatively young Bakersfield population has access to medical care at local and regional facilities such as Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Healthsouth Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital, Kern Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, and San Joaquin Community Hospital. Bakersfield residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Bakersfield area among Bakersfield Realtors, Bakersfield California Pharmacies, Bakersfield California Used Cars, Bakersfield CA Hotels and Bakersfield Home Tours. Per the census, the 2000 median household income in Bakersfield was over $39,000. This is slightly lower than the national average income, but Bakersfield year 2000 housing costs were lower than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Bakersfield being under $105,000. The top sectors for employment in Bakersfield, California are Educational, Health and Social Services, Retail Trade. VirtualBakersfield.com is a newly developed site about Bakersfield, California that will be improved with additional information and resources, including Bakersfield Real Estate, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield Hotels, Bakersfield Restaurants and Bakersfield California Movie Theaters.