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Bakersfield prepares for 2026 Veteran's Day parade

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Veteran's Day Parade will be taking over Downtown tomorrow. The festivities begin with a free breakfast for veterans at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade at 10 a.m. Ricardo Ybarra, representing Bakersfield American Legion Post 26, joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the...

Bakersfield, CA · 2d
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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Giving Machine returns to Bakersfield for second year

A unique holiday tradition is returning to Bakersfield. The Giving Machine lets people purchase essential items for those in need while supporting five local nonprofits.

Bakersfield, 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 · 3h

KMPH.com

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Lindsay High School basketball coach diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer

LINDSAY, Calif. (FOX26) — A Lindsay High School basketball coach who has spent 17 years mentoring young men across the Central Valley is now facing a battle of his own after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Frank Morin was diagnosed with glioblastoma on Oct. 12...

Lindsay, CA · 2d
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Michigan State vs. CSU Bakersfield Wrestling: Everything To Know

The 2026-27 college wrestling season continues Saturday, Nov. 14, with Michigan State heading west for a Big Ten vs. Pac-12 showdown against CSU Bakersfield . The Spartans will travel to Bakersfield, California, for a dual at the Icardo Center as they look to pick up an early-season win against a Roadrunners team that has had success against Michigan State in the series. Subscribe To FloWrestling To Watch All The Action What's Streaming On FloWrestling This Week? Take A Look At The Schedule NCAA D1 Wrestling Box Scores For November 9-15 CSU Bakersfield owns a 1-0 all-time record against Michigan State, including a 21-14 victory the last time the teams met during the 2024-25 season. The Roadrunners will look to extend that unbeaten streak on their home mat, while the Spartans aim to earn their first win in the series. Here's everything to know about Michigan State vs. CSU Bakersfield. Watch Live 2026 Michigan State vs CSU Bakersfield When Is Michigan State vs. CSU Bakersfield? Michigan State vs. CSU Bakersfield is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Icardo Center in Bakersfield, California. Date: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET Location: Icardo Center, Bakersfield, California Streaming: FloWrestling How To

East Lansing, MI · 23h

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Bakersfield Pitches Itself as Next Industrial Hub at Kern Capital Summit

Wonderful Logistics Center — Major Logistics Project Under Construction. Kern County’s bid to attract industrial investment depends on more than available land: summit speakers also pointed to labor, transportation and electrical power as factors in site decisions. Those questions were part of the discussion this week at the second annual Unbound Kern Capital Summit, where more than 200 investors, site selectors, local politicians and economic development officials gathered as organizers pitched the region for industrial growth.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

Bakersfield Now

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Local Bakersfield GoFundMe aims to bring holiday gifts to children living in hotels

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A local Bakersfield GoFundMe aims to provide holiday gifts and winter essentials to children living with their families in extended-stay hotels and motels. Michael Soma started the Bakersfield Hotel Kids Christmas Drive GoFundMe on Veterans Day. He said the idea grew from his own experience...

Bakersfield, CA · 14h

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California’s Deadly Fog Season Starts Now — and These Roads Have Already Taken Lives This Year

It starts quietly. You’re driving Highway 99 on a November morning, coffee in hand, headed to work. The fog thickens. Then you can’t see the car in front of you. Then you can’t see anything at all. That’s Tule fog. And in California’s Central Valley, it’s back....

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KERO 23 Bakersfield

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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.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

KGET

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New analysis finds that seasonal time change brings increase in car crashes in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new analysis found that the number of pedestrian-involved car crashes increase during the first four weeks after a fall time change, according to a decade of Bakersfield data. The analysis, which was curated by the personal injury law firm Chain Cohn Clark, stated that in the four weeks following a […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern sheriff uses 66 Flock cameras plus 19 ALPR units; privacy questions raised

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Questions about privacy, data sharing and oversight dominated a discussion Tuesday at the Kern County Board of Supervisors as officials reviewed the Kern County Sheriff’s Office use of Flock cameras, a technology that captures vehicle images and makes license plate information searchable. Flock cameras, also...

Kern County, CA · 13h

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Six Tulare County football teams remain in playoff hunt, rankings

Six Tulare County high school football teams still have a shot at winning a Central Section championship. Tulare Union (Division I-A), Tulare Western (Division II), Redwood (Division II), Orosi (Division V), Granite Hills (Division VI), and Alpaugh (8-player) all won their first-round playoff games in their respective divisions. Here are the Visalia Times-Delta's Week 13 Tulare County Cream of the Crop Power Rankings: 1. Tulare Western (10-1): The Mustangs won their first playoff game in seven years, beating Justin Garza in the first round of the CIF Central Section Division II playoffs. Up next: San Luis Obispo (8-3) 2. Redwood (9-2): The Rangers dropped a season-high 58 points in a playoff rout of Bullard. Up next: Arroyo Grande (7-4) 3. Tulare Union (5-6): The Tribe won a Central Section Division I-A playoff game, defeating Liberty-Bakersfield in a quarterfinal game. Up next: at Garces Memorial (6-5) 4. Central Valley Christian (4-7): The Cavaliers' season came to a close in the Central Section Division II playoffs Up next: Season over 5. Dinuba (6-5): The Emperors had their first winning season (overall record above .500) since the 2021 season. Up next: Season over More: Redwood football overwhelms Bullard to open Division II playoffs

Tulare County, CA · 2d

Porterville Recorder

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Latest election update: Saleh extends lead, Cerros challenging Macedo

Taha Saleh continued to take control of his race against mayor Greg Meister in the November 3 election to represent District 2 on the Porterville City Council. There were 14,250 votes that were counted on Tuesday. As of Tuesday night there were still 30,252 mail-in ballots to be counted, another 348 provisional ballots to be processed, 389 conditional ballots to be processed, eight ballots that needed to be further reviewed and 2,240 ballots that needed to be reviewed in which there's a question with the signature.

Porterville, CA · 19h

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After the Uniform Comes Off: A Veteran’s Journey From Baghdad to Healing

After 34 years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, Bakersfield resident Michele Spencer says the psychological toll of war followed her home. Today, she reflects on her experience and the role of wellness in healing. When Michele Spencer returned home after a year of military service in...

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

kerncountyfamily.com

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2026 Thanksgiving Turkey Distributions & Community Meals

Looking for a Thanksgiving meal, a turkey for your family, or a way to connect with your community?. This season, organizations across Kern County are offering free holiday meals, food distributions, and turkey giveaways to help make Thanksgiving brighter for local residents. Take a look at the events below and find support, fellowship, and holiday spirit close to home.

Kern County, CA · 18h

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield homicides plunge since 2021, but police warn youth gun violence persists

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield’s homicide total has dropped sharply from recent years, but police leaders say gun violence involving young people remains a concern — and that preventing it requires intervention long before someone reaches adulthood. Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton said the city recorded 60...

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

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Swan Lake returns to the Fox Theater June 2027

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Swan Lake is set to return to the Historic Fox Theater in June 2027. The ballet is set to take over the Fox Theater on June 18, 2027 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m., according to theater officials. The ballet is set to...

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

MaxPreps

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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 · 2d

Bakersfield Now

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Andrae Gonzales to leave Bakersfield City Council for Assembly, vacancy set Dec. 7

After 10 years on the Bakersfield City Council, Andrae Gonzales is preparing to leave City Hall for Sacramento, setting in motion a process to fill his Ward 2 seat — but not immediately. Gonzales told colleagues at the Nov. 4 City Council meeting that his final meeting as a...

Bakersfield, CA · 18h

The Cool Down

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California carbon storage project keeps injecting CO2 after judge finds its approval violated law

"Infects the informational foundation for the whole Project."

Kern County, CA · 1d