I was born in the Bakersfield area (even in Belton, TX--which was the closest to feeling like I was in Bakersfield I've ever known!). I've lived all over; but I keep coming back here. I guess I'm just aclimated!!
I was born in Bakersfield as well ( I guess we are neighbors in a round about way). I am fair skinned and a red head. :)Bakersfield was just not my cup of tea. But I go back every three months or so. I can't get over how much it keeps growing. We used to drive out along Stockdale highway when I was in high school and there was nothing. Just brush and some scattered houses. Now Rosedale is even growing with leaps and bounds. My parents still love it though. It's really changing.
When I lived in Bikersfield, I was told it was hotter than Hell, and at other times, colder than Hell. Therefore, when I die, I should be thoroughly acclimated.
I'm over here on the coast, and the Alaskan wind is howling in my front door. I miss those warm summer nights.