+14 News Bronze centerpiece arrives at nearly finished World War II veterans memorial By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com Dec 5, 2022 It's been years in the making, from concept to construction.
+13 News Dedication of Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial promises to be big — and proud By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com Dec 3, 2022 When Kathleen Grainger-Schaffer arrived at Jastro Park on Saturday with her father, World War II veteran Walter Grainger, the two of them coul…
+4 Bakersfield Life Local event coordinators, designers provide decor tips for the perfect Thanksgiving By ISHANI DESAI idesai@bakersfield.com Oct 29, 2022 Creating an unforgettable Thanksgiving begins as soon as guests walk through the door.
+12 News Hundreds gather to celebrate and support plans for a World War II memorial in Bakersfield By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com Apr 29, 2022 More than 200 military veterans, organizers, advocates, volunteers and supporters came together Friday to cheer plans for a World War II Veter…
+2 Opinion Our View: Memorial centerpiece embodies Kern’s war sacrifice The Bakersfield Californian Apr 17, 2022 It’s fitting that the centerpiece for the planned Kern County World War II Memorial will feature a 6-foot-tall bronze statue of a grieving wid…
+5 News Kern County's own Benjamin Victor will sculpt the bronze centerpiece on WWII Memorial By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com Apr 12, 2022 Organizers planning to build a World War II veterans memorial at a city park in downtown Bakersfield have added a nationally known artist from…
