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The Renegades Become Bowl Game Eligible with a Final Win at Home

BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Celebrating the 100th season of Renegade football and the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Junior Rose Bowl Championship team, Bakersfield College gave its home crowd another reason to celebrate Saturday night by defeating College of the Canyons 40-21 at Memorial Stadium. The victory in BC's final regular-season home game improved the Renegades to 6-4 overall and made them bowl eligible.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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‘Drummer Boy’ task was to make big film on small budget

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Drummer Boy” deals with a variety of storylines. There is the central story of Jeremiah (Joel Smallbone) and his impulsive younger brother Benjamin (Lucas Leach) who end up on opposite sides of the American Revolution. Then there is the romance angle with Jeremiah who longs for the affections of the cold […]

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Man pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter in 2025 homicide in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A plea agreement was reached Monday in the case of a man charged in connection to a fatal assault in October of last year. Eric Joy, 64, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 55-year-old Joe Galvan, according to court records. He’s scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 10. […]

Bakersfield, CA · 18h

Bakersfield Now

Local fitness leaders react to law restricting weight-loss supplements sales to minors

A new California law will soon require customers to be 18 to buy certain weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, including creatine, a popular product used to bulk up. Assembly Bill 2030, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in late September, takes effect Jan. 1. After Dec. 31, retailers will be restricted from selling creatine and weight-loss supplements to anyone under 18.

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New yearlong contract proposed for Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County firefighters could be getting a new contract with the county that includes a floating holiday and changes to bilingual pay, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday. The Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union, IAFF Local 1301, saw its memorandum of understanding with the county expire June […]

Kern County, CA · 1d

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Cougars' Season Comes to a Close 40-21 at No. 20 Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD — College of the Canyons had its season come to a close in a 40-21 road loss at No. 20 Bakersfield College on Saturday. Canyons (2-8, 1-5) fought back from a 21-0 halftime deficit with a trio of second half scores but wasn't able to fully close that gap.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

Bakersfield Now

Kern County Library seeks volunteers to help teach free sewing classes

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is looking for community volunteers to help support its free sewing program for adults. The program offers residents an opportunity to learn sewing skills, build confidence and connect with others in the community. Courtney Park, a library associate for marketing with the Kern County Library, joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the volunteer opportunity and other programs available to residents.

Kern County, CA · 22h

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Renegades Earn Two Top Three Finishes at Bill Musick Open

FRESNO, CA. - The Bakersfield College men's wrestling team competed at the Bill Musick Open hosted by Fresno City College on Saturday, with three Renegades earning top-three finishes in their respective weight classes. Nick Hernandez led the way at 184 pounds, posting a 4-1 record to claim third place. Nate...

Fresno, CA · 2d

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BPD Chief talks Halloween fatals, OIS investigation

Chief Brent Stratton joined 23ABC to discuss several deadly incidents, the investigation into an officer-involved shooting and BPD’s support of Wreaths Across America

Bakersfield, CA · 22h

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Special Election Could Be on the Table for Bakersfield’s Ward 2

A decade after he was elected to represent Bakersfield’s Ward 2, City Council Member Andrae Gonzales is preparing to leave office for the California State Assembly. With his seat becoming vacant on December 7, he hopes the City will hold a special election to fill his seat rather than appoint a replacement.

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One Away from the NCAA Tournament

The Cal State Bakersfield men’s soccer team advanced to the Big West Championship match on Nov. 13 against UC Santa Barbara after upsetting the No. 1 seed, Utah Valley. This will be the first time the Roadrunners have made it to the Big West Championship game since they joined the conference in 2020.

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Bank of the Sierra donates $140K to Central Valley organizations, local school districts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bank of the Sierra announced it donated over $140,000 to organizations and school district across the region through its grant program. Organizers said since the program was started in 2004, the Bank has awarded more than 2,000 grants, totaling over $5.9 million to organizations across the Central Valley to “strengthen […]

Bakersfield, CA · 19h

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Bakersfield police chief says keeping officers is now harder than hiring

Bakersfield's police chief says keeping officers is now harder than filling the ranks ever was, as Kern County agencies compete for recruits.

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Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen to Debut in Las Vegas

Bumble Tea Cafe and Ramen is embarking on opening its first Las Vegas shop. According to a permit filed with Clark County, the ramen bar and bubble tea hangout spot is expected to open on the Las Vegas Strip at 3049 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 10N. The address sits...

Las Vegas, NV · 2d

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Bakersfield College honors 1976 champions, closes regular season with a win

Bakersfield College beats College of the Canyons 40-21 while honoring its 1976 Junior Rose Bowl championship team.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

Bakersfield Now

Meet Charlie! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Charlie is our Pet of the Week from the Bakersfield SPCA. Charlie is available for adoption and looking for a loving family to call home. If you would like to adopt Charlie, or any of the pets at the Bakersfield SPCA, visit 3000 Gibson Street or call (661) 323-8353.

Bakersfield, CA · 22h

Porterville Recorder

Saleh solidifies lead over Meister

Taha Saleh continued to increase his lead by more than 100 votes over Mayor Greg Meister in the race to represent District 2 on the Porterville City Council in last Tuesday's midterm election. Tulare County Elections posted its latest results on Friday night. Updates on the vote count will be...

Porterville, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

NorCal Champions: Monache alumni win NorCal crowns in community college cross country

Former Monache cross country standout Yazmine Lachino won the Northern California Community College Championship on Friday in Oroville. Lachino is a freshman at the College of the Sequoias. It was a 1-2 finish for Monache alumni as Magdalena Marcelo placed second to lead Clovis Community College to the team title....

Porterville, CA · 1d

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Football Preview: Hot Selma Meets East Bakersfield + Official Tickets

The Selma Bears will square off against the East Bakersfield Blades at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Selma is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games. Selma is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Cabrillo with points to spare, taking the game 34-16. The Bears pushed the score to 28-8 by the end of the third, a deficit the Conquistadores cut but never quite recovered from.

Selma, CA · 1d

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