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SLOcoug
@slocoug.bsky.social
U.S. history and archiving teacher at Bakersfield High School, local Kern County historian, working in Bakersfield and playing in San Simeon, CA. WSU grad. Go Cougs! EWU grad. Go Eagles! Quaker. LGBTQ+ Ally
A tribute to someone’s mother named Linda. But for those who know, know.
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My friends Dan and Lisa helped me re-install the McKittrick Tar Pits marker for the Kern County Historical Society on Saturday. Kern County used to have Dire Wolves and Saber Tooth Cats! I haven't started my 20 year old Honda 2000i generator in 5 five years, started on first pull. amazing
September 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This might be the most random item - other then the clip to a 9 mm pistol - that I have found while walking the Streets of Bakersfield.
August 17, 2025 at 2:41 AM
July 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Last week I found a 9mm clip in a crosswalk. Today I found a fishing pole. I wonder what tomorrow’s tide will bring in.
June 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The simple beauty of a low tide. #sansimeon
June 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The California central coast early in the morning. The only tracks on the beach were pelicans and seagulls. #california
June 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Over the years, I have found some very random things while on a walk. But a 9 mm Ruger clip laying in the crosswalk? That’s a first. But then again, I live in Bakersfield….
June 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Memorial Day and my wife’s birthday on the same day. I would have loved to have made her a cake and shared it with our daughter and grandson. I miss my Sargent.
May 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Coyote, deer and raccoon tracks on the beach this morning. #centralcalifornia #sansimeon
May 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A perfect abalone shell! #centralcalifornia #sansimeon
May 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Came across my first Cobweb Thistle in bloom while hiking along the Central California coast today.
May 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I may have the best looking accidentally landscaped gas meter in all of northern San Luis Obispo county!
May 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It was a full house with folks standing along the walls. The estimate was about 1,500 people. Funny thing though, I didn’t hear anyone mention receiving a check from George Soros. I think the room was filled with patriots.
March 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Available homemade #Philidelphiaeagles sign in an antique store in Cayucos, California. The attached tag alone makes the sign priceless.
March 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I think Harley Quinn has the correct attitude. #sacramento
March 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
February in California baby!!
(That’s my grandson)
#Bakersfield #california
February 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Driving over the one lane bridge in Fort Hunter-Liggett on the Nacimiento-Ferguson road in Monterey County, California. The river was dry last week
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Photo taken from near the crest of the Nacimiento-Ferguson Road in Monterey County, California on Valentine’s Day. An unprecedented view of the Pacific Ocean
February 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Valentine’s Day along Highway 1 near Pacific Valley in California
February 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our first date was on Valentine’s Day 1987. Over the years, we celebrated by staying home and cooking. Sometimes we’d go out for dinner in early February and you’d look at me and say, “Does this count as Valentines dinner?” We’d both laugh. I wish you were here to celebrate today - and every day.
February 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The California Department of Education responds to Trump's education Executive Orders.
January 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Space X launch from San Simeon, California. It was still dark enough for Great Horned Owl to be watching the launch as well. (Not pictured)
January 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
January 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Ok, let’s get this day started….
January 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM