Symptoms. Allergy symptoms depend on the substance involved and can involve the airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, may cause: 1  Sneezing. 2  Itching of the nose, eyes or roof of the mouth. 3  Runny, stuffy nose. 4  Watery, red or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis).llergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, may cause: 1  Sneezing. 2  Itching of the nose, eyes or roof of the mouth. 3  Runny, stuffy nose. 4  Watery, red or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis).
Bakersfield is in Kern County which is generally considered part of Southern California and shares its southern border with Los Angeles County. However, many residents consider Bakersfield to be more a part of Central California as it is near Kings and Tulare counties and is a hub for agriculture and oil production.
Bakersfield lies around 100 miles (160 km) north of Los Angeles (about a 1Â½-hour drive on I-5 and State Route 99) and about 300 mi (480 km) southeast of the state capital, Sacramento (about a 4Â½-hour drive on State Route 99).