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Take a look at this article in The Sydney Morning Herald about Bakersfield's own Padre Hotel.

LOS ANGELES (November 3, 2011) - After reviewing more than 100 submissions from cities throughout California hoping to be named official start or finish locations, AEG, presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, has announced the 13 official Host Cities for the 2012 race. Considered America's largest and most prestigious professional road cycling stage race, the seventh consecutive edition of the 2012 Amgen Tour of California will travel more than 750 miles from May 13 - 20, 2012.  

The much-anticipated Individual Time Trial, Stage 5, will be held in Bakersfield, a city that has hosted the Amgen Tour of California before (although not the Time Trial specifically), likely proving to favor those who have more than just speed as part of their repertoire.

"The Amgen Tour of California is a major win for Bakersfield," said Mayor Harvey L. Hall. It means a big economic impact to our community. This event is being held in Bakersfield because our community came together for the spectacular Stage Five finish in 2010 and showed how well we all can work together. We had a tremendous outpouring of volunteers who made the 2010 event a success and we look forward to having the same level of commitment for the 2012 Individual Time Trial."

Echoing his enthusiasm was Mike Maggard, Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. "In 2010, the Amgen Tour of California rode through spectacular Kern County scenery. The foothills were alive with the sights and sounds of outstanding athletes, and the images that were beamed throughout the world showed everyone the diverse nature that is Kern County. For 2012, the Individual Time Trial will provide a completely different experience. For an entire day, the cameras and attention will be right here."

The planned Cincinnati restaurant called Bakersfield is set to open in 2012.  Read all about the vibe of the resturant which will be "distinctly Bakersfield" in this article.   

The Vintage LTD Car Club of Bakersfield will be holding their annual car show on the grounds of the Kern County Museum. Over 150 cars, all built before 1959, will be on hand to show what nostalgia is all about. Registered car participants will enjoy a tri-tip barbeque, prizes, drawings, and fun for the whole family. For more information on attending or to be part of this great event click here.

The Visual Arts Festival located at The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an assembly of California artists' works encompassing two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks in mediums such as painting, watercolor, pastel, drawing, sculpture and mixed media. You can view this exhibition until August 28, 2011. For more information click here.

If you're in town tonight head down to Mill Creek and enjoy Third Thursday. The monthly event includes art exhibits, crafts, games, horse drawn wagon rides, music, shopping, businesses open late and of course all the great restaurants along Mill Creek in downtown Bakersfield. The heart of the events take place at Central Park.

Check it out tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m

The Padre Hotel was one of five projects honored in the April issue of Lodging Hospitality, a publication that serves the domestic U.S. lodging industry. The Padre Hotel took top honors today after competing in the publications first ever on-line poll to determine the readers' choice for favorite Design Awards winner.  For reservations at the Padre Hotel visit the website www.thepadrehotel.com or call 1-888-443-3387. 

Check out this great article in The New York Times about Bakersfield's own Noriega's Basque restaurant.

For reservations contact Noriega Hotel at (661) 322-8419