Weldon
Weldon, CA · Education
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Students React to Campus Renovations and Changes
Bakersfield High School has seen a variety of changes on campus, including the implementation of a combined lunch period, a new gym floor, and additional seating near the cafeteria. With these changes comes one central question the Bakersfield High School students have been asking: Have the recent changes positively or...
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Back to School Night comes to BHS
Parents and supporters were welcomed to BHS for Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 25 to kick off the 2026-2027 school year. Back to school night is an opportunity for parents and students’ support systems to meet their child’s teachers and learn about the classes they are taking.
Bakersfield Now
No credible threat found in 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend at Taft Union High SD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Taft Union High School District said there is no credible threat tied to a “Cat in the Hat” social media trend, but security will be increased as classes continue as scheduled. The Taft Union High School District said they were made aware of...
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The Longstanding History of Howdy Hop
Howdy Hop is a special dance, exclusive to Bakersfield High School that takes place at the beginning of the year and is inspired by classic western themes. It’s one of the larger BHS dances, riding on the momentum of the beginning of the year. It’s an evergreen tradition that spans all the way back to the 1940s.
Bakersfield Californian
Petition calls for investigation following student, staff altercation at BHS
An online petition is calling for an investigation after reports of an altercation between a student and staff members suggested the student was injured. The petition alleges a student, named only as “Bridgette,” was “punched in the face by a staff member” and pinned for two minutes against a hot metal surface, resulting in second-degree burns.
Bakersfield Now
Delano Joint Union HS superintendent addresses conditions of Gene Beck Stadium field
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Delano Joint Union High School Superintendent Kenneth Moore addressed the field conditions at Delano High School's Gene Beck Stadium, which Eyewitness News brought to light earlier this week. Moore stated in part:. There have been some concerns related to the condition of the athletic facilities...
Porterville Recorder
Monache rebounds in win at Stockdale
For the Monache football team it was a matter of "just getting back to playing Marauder football," MHS coach Aaron Berry said. Monache (2-1) did just that in a 42-20 win at Stockdown on Friday night, rebounding from a 26-13 loss against Roosevelt the week before in which it hurt itself with its own mistakes.
Bakersfield Now
Independence High returns to home field 2 weeks after fatal shooting canceled game
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Friday night lights returned to Independence High School, but for many families in the stands, the first home game since a deadly shooting carried a different feeling. The game marked the school’s first at home since a shooting two weeks ago left a 17-year-old dead...
Porterville Recorder
Granite Hills rock solid in 56-8 rout of Delano
If there was ever a time in which the name of the high school involved in a football game was most fitting this was it. The Granite Hills football team was definitely rock solid. Granite Hills thoroughly dominated Delano in a 56-8 win on Friday night at Rankin Stadium in...
Porterville Recorder
Tulare Western runs away from Panthers
The growing pains of the young Porterville High football teams continued to be on display on Thursday night in a 55-20 loss to Tulare Western at Rankin Stadium. But PHS coach Keith Thompson said it's time for his team to grow up. "I would say we're not a young team any more," he said. "It's just we can't make as many mistakes."
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Oildale ‘Safe Route to School’ to benefit 7 nearby Bakersfield schools
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – With State Senator Shannon Grove’s announcement that nearly $2 million will be funneled into Kern County to fund safer roads in Oildale, the county has released new details on the upcoming projects. The Oildale project is part of the “Safe Route to School” initiative, aiming to make it safer for children […]
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Construction Begins on COS University Center, Expanding Local Higher Education Opportunities
Construction is underway at the College of the Sequoias Visalia campus as the new University Center is being built. The project is designed to expand access to four-year and graduate-level education for students in Tulare and Kings counties while creating new opportunities for local workforce development. The building will be...
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Delano High School football field temporarily shut down over poor conditions
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Investigation: Bakersfield College athlete continued playing after restraining order
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An alleged incident of domestic violence between Bakersfield College students earlier this year is raising questions about how college officials handled the situation. What started as a dominant home win for the Bakersfield College’s Men’s Basketball Team on Dec. 20, 2025, was followed by an...
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New Cerro Coso campus in Tehachapi breaks ground
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In just a few years, students won’t have to trek down Interstate 58 to access Bakersfield-grade college degrees or work opportunities — they can get it right in Tehachapi. Phase one of the new Cerro Coso Community College campus construction includes 19,320 square feet of instructional space along parking facilities, landscaping […]