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Bakotopia SCOOP Newsletter 12 - 24 - 09!
Topics: Bakotopia, newsletter, 2009, january, 2010, Citizen Journalism, Bakersfield, matt munoz, Mercado Nuevo
Posted by matt Mon Dec 21, 2009 17:58:26 PST
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La-di-da-di, we like to party...

It's the

Newsletter...Puttin' It on Ice Edition...

My fellow Bakotopians...

2009 was truly a year of smiles and trials.
                                       
While we managed to make it through to December with another great issue, we also got bit by the state of the economy.

I debated on how I was going to break the news, but who wants to be a party pooper? Especially since this isn't really the end.

Like other businesses affected in much the same way, Bakotopia will be taking a print break for awhile, but we hope to be back as soon as the economy improves.

I'd like to personally THANK all of our longtime readers, advertisers, and fans for helping build our community of writers, photographers, artists, and musicians.

Every issue has been a rush of excitement to build. From collecting content, photos, and the almighty cover shot - together we showed that being pro-active can help a community grow. From issue #1 on May 5, 2007 to this our 70th issue - it's been nothing short of amazing.

I have a collection of e-mails, letters, and gifts of appreciation from locals as well as former residents thanking Bakotopia for keeping them in touch with home - even e-mails from some of our troops overseas. Who would've thought we'd make that much of a difference? It's true, and YOU helped make it happen.

In light of the news, I'd like to remind you of our online home at: www.bakotopia.com - the place where it all began in '05! I'll be there everyday along with thousands of other registered users. Sign-up free and stay in the LOCAL loop…

Keep on writing, blogging, posting, bragging, and promoting - because the only thing changing is our "look". You read right - stay tuned for more online!

No, this isn't our swan song, just taking a print break.

Okay, I'm ready for our big group hug...Happy New Year!

(CLICK ON ANY PIC BELOW TO BE RE-DIRECTED AND READ NOW!)

NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 70 IS HERE!
2010: A NEW YEAR'S ODYSSEY! SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION!
FEATURING SPECIAL FULL-COLOR COLLECTOR'S POSTER INSIDE!
(CLICK ON COVER AND FIND A FREE MAG RACK WITH OUR COOL MAP!)

DON'T LIVE NEAR A BAKO RACK?
CLICK MINI-COVER BELOW TO READ DIGITAL VERSION!

ABOUT THE COVER...
ADD A STACK OF BAKO MAGS, SOME CSUB TALENT - AND YOU GOT IT!

FEATURE STORY - CECI BASTIDA: NO BORDERS!
LATIN ALTERNATIVE MUSIC LEGEND IS READY TO BREAK BARRIERS IN 2010!

LIVE PIX! KRAB'S ACOUSTIC X-MAS SHOW ON 12/13 AT MAYA CINEMAS!
PHOTOS BY JOSEPH GOMEZ! HOT SHOTS!

EPITOME OF SOUND: 2009 WRAP-UP!
DJ MOUSTACHE PICKS THE BEST ALBUMS AND SINGLES OF THE YEAR!

KRAB RADIO PRESENTS: "THE ITCH!"
MIRANDA GOES OFF ON THE BIG BAD "2000'S"

BAKERSFIELD'S LITERARY ARTS SCENE 2010!
YOU'RE INVITES LOCALS TO ATTEND NEW WRITER'S WORKSHOP AT RUSSO'S!

THE EMPTY SPACE AWARDS ARE BACK! JANUARY 3RD AT STOCKDALE CC!

CHECK OUT THE LATEST BAKOBLOGS - START YOURS TODAY - FREE!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!
ALL EVENTS POSTED ON BAKOTOPIA.COM - WILL GET PRINTED IN MAGAZINE!

CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE SNAP GALLERIES! ADD YOURS TODAY! IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU!

Peace & God Bless,

Matt Munoz
Editor

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Comment From: uglyduckmarketing

Sad news... we hope to see you back up and going soon! You've been doing a great job with Bakotopia, Matt, and we appreciate all you've done to help us and the community. Comment From: revxus

I will look forward to its comeback return, and hope to be able to contribute educational fitness articles and my usual political rants. =) Have a great 2010! P.S. Perhaps we can all contribute in some way, financially to keep a stable and efficient magazine around.