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Here we present Bakersfield Life’s 20 Under 40 Class of 2025, people who are making a difference in their workplaces and professions, in their volunteer activities and in their families.

As the daughter of a nurse and the sister of an EMT, I’ve always seen health care workers and first responders as my heroes. This year, that’s truer than ever. As emergency rooms and ICUs filled up ...

Every year, we marvel at the selfless deeds, the pure goodness and concern for the less fortunate in our community, the empathy and altruism on display in our People Who Made A Difference. This year, ...