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.
What motivates the creation of societally impactful ventures? We can find some answers in the invention of a life-saving gadget and the purpose behind an author’s book.
April 7, 2026 • By Dennis Beaver
Today, I’m sharing two inspiring stories that I think will help motivate college students looking to have an impact on society as they embark on their careers.
This article is in response to a request I received from Professor Deborah Cours, dean of the College of Business and Public Administration and executive director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at California State University, Bakersfield, California:
“Mr. Beaver, our students often ask about societally impactful inventions and ventures. You have interviewed many highly successful people. Do you have examples that are specifically relevant to university students looking to make their way in society that I could share with them?”
I’m happy to answer Dean Cours’ question. Over the years of writing this column, I’ve learned what it takes to turn an idea into something that matters, that has real — not hyperbolic, but real — societal impact…click to read more
Attorney Dennis Beaver has practiced law for many years in Bakersfield, California.