VFW convention coming to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Local veterans will have an opportunity to connect with programs designed to help ensure their prosperity in civilian life.
The California chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars is holding a statewide convention Friday through Tuesday right here in Bakersfield at the Double-Tree Hotel off Rosedale Highway near Highway 99.     The VFW formed in 1914 and its mission is to enhance the lives of veterans through scholarships, fundraising, and community service programs.