YES, Oildale was ALOT worse years ago. Its not the same at all, for sure. Not a place where you'd want to be if not Caucasian.... Glad it changed, finally.
Wow I'm from San Fernando and i my X husband moved us to Oildale . Had to transfer my oldest Son to East Bakersfield High from North High. I wasnt use to this. Chatsworth was a little Racist but Reseda and Van Nuys was great...