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GoFundMe created for 2 victims killed in train crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A GoFundMe page has been created for two passengers who were in a vehicle involved in a train crash in the Wasco area early Sunday morning. The GoFundMe Page identified the two passengers as Eric and Sebastian Tellez. The proceeds will go toward their funeral expenses. According to officials, Eric and […]
Coroner identifies driver who crashed into train near Kimberlina Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people are dead after a vehicle collided with a train in the Wasco area early Sunday morning. The Kern County Coroner’s Office said Mckinley Jordan Toliver, 19, of Wasco, was the driver of the 2021 Honda that collided with the railroad crossing arm and the train. Toliver was driving the […]
Shafter Pool, Skatepark, Stringham park construction projects plugging along
According to Alex Gonzalez, deputy public works director for the City of Shafter, the city asked for and received extensions on the deadlines for the three Clean California Grant funded projects.
1 injured in fire that destroyed RV in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person was injured after mechanical issues in an RV sparked a fire in the Oildale area Monday afternoon, fire officials said. Firefighters with the Kern County Fire Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Harris Drive for the reports of a motorhome fire at around 12:49 p.m. Firefighters arrived […]
Rent free tiny home village opens for applications with limited spots – but it’s not only project launching in US
A TINY home village offering free rent to its tenants is ready to open in just hours, with only a few spots remaining. Hope the Mission, the organization behind the community's creation, confirmed that they would start accepting residents by April 22. The non-profit created the development in Oildale, California,...
Symphony to offer free family concert, resource fair in Delano
Delano music lovers will be under the spell of the "Conductor" next weekend with a free concert from the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. The symphony will present the family-friendly concert "The Conductor's Spellbook" and resource fair on April 28 at Cesar Chavez High School campus.
Delano dispatchers are being honored for their dedication to public safety
911 dispatchers are responsible for getting help where it's needed in a timely manner but are hardy noticed. Every second week of April is dedicated to saying thank you for all of their hard work.
Unlocking opportunities and supporting small business at fair
Wasco High School hosted a Community Fair and Pop-Up on Friday. Representatives from various universities, junior colleges, law enforcement, military branches, small businesses, trade schools and other industries were on hand to provide information and inspire individuals to explore career and educational possibilities or just shop, eat and enjoy the live music of the WHS High Groove Steelers.
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