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‘It’s rewarding’: Organizers of Lamont School District Board recall say they have enough signatures for a recall vote
Organizers of the Lamont Elementary School District board recall hit the streets Monday for their final ditch effort for signatures, but Juan Sandoval, the Fresno man spearheading the group, said they already collected enough signatures to meet the requirement.
Courtroom may be assigned Thursday for trial in CDCR counselor’s death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men accused of killing a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation counselor could be assigned a courtroom on Thursday for their trial on charges of murder and attempted robbery. Robert Pernell Roberts, 32, and Sebastian Parra, 24, are charged in the shooting death of Benny Alcala Jr., 43. Timothy Hennessy, […]
Vegetation fire burns 90 acres west of Wheeler Ridge: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire has burned at least 90 acres west of Interstate 5 Monday morning, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The fire was reported at 7:17 a.m. west of I-5, south of Laval Road, north of the Grapevine. Ground and air crews are working on containing the blaze. The […]
CityServe hits accounting, construction setbacks
Growing pains appear to have set in at CityServe Network, the Bakersfield-based nonprofit whose leadership blames quick expansion for a series of missteps that recently attracted unfavorable attention. As reported on social media last week, auditors for the faith-based organization flagged half a dozen accounting-related shortcomings last fall. The post...
CD-20 special election: Where and how to vote
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A special election to complete the term of former Speaker of the House and Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy takes place Tuesday, May 21. The special election is for voters registered in the 20th Congressional District. Voters are deciding between two Republicans in this runoff election to fill the seat vacated by […]
Kids can get a free meal this summer. Here’s how
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Children under 18 years of age can get a free meal this summer, according to the Standard School District. The complimentary lunch will be served at Wingland Elementary, located at 701 Douglas Street, in Oildale, organizers said. Members of the community are invited to receive one free lunch meal per day […]
Urgent demand for O-type blood at Houchin Blood Bank
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is experiencing a critical demand for blood this week. Houchin is asking Kern residents to help increase their supply and prepare for the high demand of blood that comes during the Memorial Day weekend, according to Houchin. Monday, May 20 through Saturday, all successful O-type donors will […]
Starting off the week with winds throughout Kern
Temperatures continue to drop, bringing more seasonally average temperatures on Monday. Monday’s high temperatures range up to 87° in the desert and as low as 65° in the mountains. Both the Kern River Valley and the Valley will be in the 80s. Bakersfield will be the 80s...
BPD seeks missing 72-year-old woman
A 72-year-old woman went missing Thursday in the 2200 block of Mount Vernon Avenue, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Alicia Davidian was described by BPD as white, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 154 pounds with gray hair and gray eyes.
Families fly fish, cool down at Kern River Parkway Festival
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The City of Bakersfield increased Kern River flows near the Park at River Walk Saturday for the Kern River Parkway Festival. Many came to the festival to play in the water, but the mission is to support the river that brings life to our County. In the desert, it’s more precious […]
Kern County in-home care providers vote overwhelmingly in favor of new contract with county, waits for Board of Supervisors to certify
After years of gridlock with the county over a new contract, an overwhelming number of Kern's in-home care providers have agreed to a new one -- the first since 2017.
Six area baseball teams in action Tuesday for berth in section finals
As we head into the final week of the Central Section baseball playoffs, six teams are still alive heading into Tuesday’s semifinal matchups. In Division I, No. 2 Liberty is looking to reach its second final in the past four years.
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