Attorney Dennis Beaver has practiced law for many years in Bakersfield, California.
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Beaver’s career in media began in the mid-1970s at another Bakersfield station while still a Kern County Deputy District Attorney. There he focused on legal affairs reporting, including exposing landlords violating California law. Beaver later moved to KBAK (Eyewitness News), working alongside Don Clark and Jackie Parks on the “29 On Your Side” segment. The team tackled issues such as landlord abuses, auto repair scams, and provided consumer education, including how to challenge credit card charges.
In addition to his work in local news, Beaver hosted weekend interview programs featuring local business people and political figures. Since the 2000 Presidential Election, Beaver has also been a regular panelist on Voice of America broadcasts.
Bladder cancer survivors and a therapist share the realities of living with a stoma, why well-intentioned words can be hurtful, and how to be there for loved ones as they rebuild their identity.
April 21, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver
There is a time when “tough love” isn’t appropriate. And when a spouse, family member or friend is dealing with the consequences of bladder cancer, that is certainly not what is called for.
While space limits any in-depth description, bladder cancer can go from something that is easily treated, to requiring removal of the bladder (cystectomy). Urine is then emptied in several ways, one of which is an ileal conduit (urostomy) diverting it to an external pouch the patient wears and empties several times a day. That is the basis of today’s story…click to read more
Attorney Dennis Beaver has practiced law for many years in Bakersfield, California.