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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Kern County soldier Angel De Jesus Lucio Ramirez remembered by his mother 20 years after his death in Iraq war

Kern County, CA · 2d

KGET

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‘It is going to excite people’: Kern County turns blue for first time in nearly 50 years

Last night, Kern County dropped the results of more than 60,000 ballots.

Kern County, CA · 3d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Central California And Here Is Who Made The Cut

Oyster omelette. That’s a real breakfast order at one stop on this list, served alongside fluffy pancakes, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Another spot serves Danish pancakes in a town that leans hard into its Scandinavian roots. Central California covers a lot of ground, from foggy...

Fresno, CA · 1d
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Lovely Garden Roots

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A McFarland Couple Spent About $15,000 on a Front-Yard Play Area for Their Daughter, Then a City Inspector Red-Tagged It Once the Concrete Was Dry

A McFarland, California couple says about $15,000 is at risk after the city red-tagged concrete poured as a play area for their 3-year-old daughter.

Mcfarland, CA · 1d

KGET

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Kern County Mega Adoption event set for Nov. 14

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Get ready for some mega-cuteness — one of the biggest pet adoption events of the year is coming to the Park at River Walk this weekend. The director of Kern County Animal Services, Nick Cullen, came into the studio this morning with some special guests to preview the event. Watch the […]

Kern County, CA · 14h

KGET

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Over 3,000 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are 3,792 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield Thursday afternoon. The power outage is impacting the community near 7th Standard Road, Calloway Drive, Olive Drive and Snow Road. The outage was reported around 11:56 a.m., according to the PG&E outage map. According to the PG&E website, power should be […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

SJV Water

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Typically humdrum water board election sees an upset and a nail-biter

The Kern County Water Agency will have at least one new board member – with a distant possibility of two – after this year’s election. In a surprise upset, Spanish professor Mary Parada has apparently bested incumbent Tammy Johnson for the Division 4 seat. The tally so far shows Parada with 52.58% of votes to Johnson’s 47.42%.

Kern County, CA · 5h

KGET

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Kern County agencies, organizations prepare for El Niño

El Niño is coming and Kern County Search and Rescue K-9 Maverick and his colleagues are making sure the county is prepared.

Kern County, CA · 1d

KGET

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Preview and predictions: Semifinal, quarterfinal games of 2026 CIF Central Section football playoffs in Kern County, Bakersfield

Trevor Horn previews Friday night's CIF football playoff matchups.

Kern County, CA · 11h

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield woman inherits Park Stockdale home and is fighting to get a lien removed

Inheriting a family home can preserve a legacy, but it can also come with unexpected financial obligations — including unpaid homeowners association fees and property liens. That is what Bakersfield resident Angela Roberts said she is dealing with after taking ownership of her family’s home in Park Stockdale following her mother’s death in 2021. Roberts described the neighborhood as more than a place to live, calling it a community her family has called home for generations.

Bakersfield, CA · 12h

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield veterans react to Hegseth impeachment effort

As an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a roadblock in Congress, Bakersfield veterans share why they believe he should remain in the role.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

KGET

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Kern County supervisors to consider options for Sheriff Youngblood replacement

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County supervisors on Tuesday could appoint Undersheriff Larry McCurtain to replace Sheriff Donny Youngblood, at least for the next two years, as recommended by Youngblood and county staff. The Board of Supervisors could make the appointment Tuesday to fill the vacant position, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. […]

Kern County, CA · 11h

KGET

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Bakersfield’s Meadows Field Airport airfare ranked 5th most expensive nationally

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An new analysis is showing that prices at the Bakersfield airport are outpacing national increases. The analysis, published by ConsumerVoice, ranked Meadows Field Airport as the fifth most expensive airfare among the country’s 200 busiest airports. At Meadows Field, ConsumerVoice found that the average ticket price was about $634, which is […]

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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Hike And Camp For Free At This Hidden 93,000-Acre California Wildlife Preserve

California has been hiding something from you, and honestly, it’s a little rude. Tucked just south of Bakersfield, Wind Wolves Preserve is one of the largest privately owned nature preserves in the United States, and most Californians have absolutely no idea it exists. Let that sink in for a...

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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Jasmine Vineyards' Jon Zaninovich Highlights Seasonal Table Grape Opportunities

DELANO, CA - Thanksgiving spreads should be seeing an abundance of table grapes as Jasmine Vineyards lines the produce department with premium table grape varieties through the end of the year. Jon Zaninovich, President, recently offered a closer look at some of the retail opportunities currently on the horizon. “We...

Delano, CA · 2d

KGET

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FAA halts all flights due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’; flights out of Bakersfield ‘on hold,’ officials said

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Federal Aviation Administration has stopped all flights around the country because of “extraordinary circumstances” surrounding communication issues. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted a statement on X saying there is a nationwide ground stop on all flights due to a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Two […]

Bakersfield, CA · 9h

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Many statewide races likely to turn Kern County 'Blue' for first time in years

What’s been labeled as a 'Blue Wave' across the country has also touched Kern County, with several local and statewide races trending in the direction of Democratic candidates as of Thursday.

Kern County, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

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CEO's gone; High-Speed Rail still plans to lay first tracks this year. Does it need the win?

The recent resignation of its CEO hasn’t changed the California High-Speed Rail Authority ’s plan to lay the project’s first tracks by the end of year, says the head of the agency’s board, a milestone that could improve the public image of the often-maligned project. The agency says it has already begun receiving the building materials it needs to begin that work in Kern County. “We’re moving forward,” board Chair Steve Kawa told The Fresno Bee. “We’re going to be getting track, and we’re going to be laying track in 2026.” The rail authority has spent most of the last two years promising the physical milestone by the end of this year — more than a decade after construction began in the Central Valley — so failing to begin that work could worsen the project’s already strained public image. Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, has indicated he wants to reform high-speed rail, but he has provided few details about any potential plans. Jonathan Underland, Becerra’s spokesperson, did not respond to The Fresno Bee’s request for an interview with the governor-elect. If the agency succeeds in laying track in the next six weeks, it could take a late win in what

Kern County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County says 30,054 ballots still unprocessed as election concerns raised at meeting

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Questions about Kern County’s election process surfaced during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting as the county continued processing ballots from the November election, with more than 30,000 still estimated to be outstanding. During public comment, speakers raised concerns ranging from discarded election equipment...

Kern County, CA · 22h

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County air quality improved from poor to good in 24 hours, but winds bring risks

Kern County’s air quality swung from poor to good in just 24 hours as strong winds swept the valley, offering residents a breath of relief even as the changing weather brings new concerns. Rain is expected on Friday, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Eyewitness News meteorologist Aaron Perlman...

Kern County, CA · 1d