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Wasco Police takes over April 18
After much anticipation and excitement, the Wasco Police Department will launch on April 18 and assume law enforcement responsibilities for the City of Wasco. At about 11 a.m., 911 circuits will begin to roll over from Bakersfield to Wasco. "We'll start to transition service calls from the Kern County Sheriff's Office to the WPD," Chief of Police Charles Fivecoat said Tuesday. "We'll be handling all police responses for the city. We will start operating on the morning of the 18."
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.
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.
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 […]
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