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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Arvin weighs cannabis storage facility that could bring new local jobs

The Arvin City Council is weighing a commercial cannabis storage and processing facility that could add new jobs on South Derby Street.

Arvin, CA · 12d

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‘She’s one of ours’: Kern County reactions pour in after death of Dolores Huerta

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — She lived a life of fearlessness—civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Oct. 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Dr. Nora Cisneros from CSUB and Audrey Chavez, the co-owner of Martin’s Meats and Deli, speak a bit about her life and legacy in Kern County and its reach far beyond. […]

Kern County, CA · 11d

Bakersfield Now

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Meet Lava Cake! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Lava Cake is our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services. Lava Cake stopped by Eyewitness News Mornings alongside Nick Cullen with Kern County Animal Services to meet the community and hopefully find a forever home. If you would like to learn more...

Kern County, CA · 10d
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Kern Supervisors Balk at Promoting Decertified Ex-Deputy to DA Tech Role

Kern County supervisors pumped the brakes Tuesday on a plan to hand a newly created, higher-paying job inside the District Attorney's Office to a former sheriff's lieutenant who was fired for having sex with a subordinate on duty and later stripped of his California peace officer credentials. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to send the proposal back to staff for a new recommendation rather than approve the position as written.

Kern County, CA · 12d
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Bakersfield Now

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Voters urged to start with California’s quick reference guide for 14 propositions

BAKERSFIELD, Bakersfield (KBAK/KBFX) Concerns about how easily voters can find reliable information on ballot measures were raised during Tuesday’s Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, as a public speaker warned that online resources don’t reach everyone. “Although voter guides are available online at kernvote .com, not everyone knows...

Kern County, CA · 10d

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‘Organized by criminals’: Kern County DA Zimmer responds to recall efforts

Proponents of the recall efforts against Kern County's District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer allege she is corrupt and prioritizes insiders over equal justice. Zimmer replied to the petitioners, calling them criminals.

Kern County, CA · 13d

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Philz Coffee and CAVA in Bakersfield? Talks spread ahead of city consideration for Riverview Marketplace EIR

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rumors of potential tenants are continuing to brew in the community for a new potential shopping center development in northwest Bakersfield. City Council member Andrae Gonzales said on his Instagram page Monday that Philz Coffee and CAVA are “making moves” to join the “Whole Foods project” in northwest Bakersfield. The Riverview […]

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

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2026 Oildale Trunk or Treat set for Thursday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 2026 Oildale Trunk or Treat is set for Thursday evening, Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores’ office announced. The free Halloween event for the Oildale community is set to take place in the area of North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, next to the Oildale Wall of Fame and in front […]

Oildale, CA · 12d

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‘You’re a coward, Jeff’: Kern County supervisors in tense argument over funding for released ICE detainees

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A debate between two Kern County supervisors on Tuesday quickly escalated into shouts and insults as they argued over whether people held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities were becoming homeless in Bakersfield upon release. The Kern County Board of Supervisors discussed the county’s possible options for providing financial support for […]

Kern County, CA · 13d

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Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur talks re-election bid for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 7

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — When it comes to Kern County, Bakersfield City Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur said she’s as local as it gets. Kaur, who represents Ward 7, said her parents bought their first home in Ward 7 and that she was born at Kern Medical. “Bakersfield always brought me back,” Kaur said. […]

Bakersfield, CA · 12d

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Kern County supervisors to consider new recommendation on decertified ex-deputy’s possible new DA role

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to reconsider the highly questioned creation of a new job at the District Attorney's Office for a former deputy fired in 2022. On Tuesday, the DA's office asked the Board to create a new administrative position -- Systems Administrator...

Kern County, CA · 13d

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Water line break causes sinkhole on Roberts Lane

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A water line break that resulted in a sinkhole in an Oildale roadway on Saturday is set to impact traffic until Wednesday. The sinkhole was reported on Roberts Lane between Sanford and Airport drives after the roadway collapsed. Officials with the Kern County Public Works department said for public safety multiple […]

Kern County, CA · 14d

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Bataan Death March survivor laid to rest at Bakersfield National Cemetery at age 106

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – An exceptional man was laid to rest Friday afternoon at Bakersfield National Cemetery. Capt. James T. Murphy, a World War II veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March, passed away in Arroyo Grande on Oct. 5 at the age of 106. Murphy enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1939 […]

Bakersfield, CA · 14d

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California Leaders honor Dolores Huerta’s legacy after her death

From Bakersfield to the state Capitol, leaders are remembering the farmworker movement pioneer and her decades of advocacy for workers’ rights and civil rights.

Kern County, CA · 12d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County Library offers free Halloween events for families this week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Halloween is just around the corner, and the Kern County Library is helping families get into the spooky spirit with free events happening across the county this week. The library is offering Halloween-themed activities, giving families an opportunity to celebrate the holiday while enjoying free...

Kern County, CA · 14d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Kern County royalty owners raise concerns over California’s oil setback law

Kern County, CA · 13d