BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County rang in the new year with several celebrations. Party-goers headed out to venues all over.
Folks danced the night away at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace -- one of the most popular party spots. Stampede and Mento Buru played a mix of country and Latin reggae.
A different Latin flavor at the Kern County Fairgrounds, revelers enjoyed sounds of Thee Majestics along with a DJ and mariachis. The annual event raises money for the Contreras Scholarship Fund. The party included midnight menudo.
Hundreds of folks headed to the Padre Hotel for a New Year's Eve "Under the Stars." The party included three DJs, three dance floors and live music, along with a champagne toast.
While most events were fairly friendly, police say there were several reports of people firing celebratory gunshots into the air. Officers warn this is not only dangerous, but illegal.
This is just a glimpse into some of the many ways Kern County brought in 2014.
Folks danced the night away at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace -- one of the most popular party spots. Stampede and Mento Buru played a mix of country and Latin reggae.
A different Latin flavor at the Kern County Fairgrounds, revelers enjoyed sounds of Thee Majestics along with a DJ and mariachis. The annual event raises money for the Contreras Scholarship Fund. The party included midnight menudo.
Hundreds of folks headed to the Padre Hotel for a New Year's Eve "Under the Stars." The party included three DJs, three dance floors and live music, along with a champagne toast.
While most events were fairly friendly, police say there were several reports of people firing celebratory gunshots into the air. Officers warn this is not only dangerous, but illegal.
This is just a glimpse into some of the many ways Kern County brought in 2014.