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Red Cross evacuation shelter in Tehachapi on standby for Borel Fire evacuees
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATED (10:43 P.M.) The American Red Cross has put an evacuation shelter at the Tehachapi Education Center on standby for any potential evacuees from the Borel wildfire. The center is located at 125 South Snyder Avenue. Anyone who has been impacted by the Borel Fire...
There are conditions in conditioning for youth football and cheer program
These cheer leaders take part in conditioning drills as they ready for the upcoming season. Photos submitted by Amy Watts. It might only be July, but the Kern Valley Youth Football and Cheer program is getting a jump on the season. This past week players and coaches gathered on the...
Manslaughter charge filed in deadly Hwy 178 crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed a charge of vehicular manslaughter against a 22-year-old man they allege drove on the wrong side of Highway 178, causing a head-on collision that killed an Onyx man. Glenn Dale Watson is also charged with three counts of driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing injury, […]
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Harbor Freight opens new location in Sanger
Valley residents have a new place to shop for tools and home and garden supplies.Harbor Freight is now open in Sanger. It's located off Academy near North Avenue.The retail chain brings about 30 new jobs to the community.It's open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm.On Sundays, this location is open from 8 am to 6 pm.
The Lighthouse featured in Chamber's Biz After Hours event
The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce joined Tara Packer at The Lighthouse for a Business After Hours event to celebrate its 8th anniversary July 18. Chamber ambassadors, local business owners and other attendees gathered for some reflection, musical entertainment, prayer and refreshments to celebrate the milestone.
Cool down begins Saturday, temps in the 90s expected through next week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The much anticipated cool down of the month is arriving this weekend. Heat wave number five is expected to end Saturday with temperatures scaling back to the low to mid 90s. In fact, we are expected to remain below average the whole weekend. On Friday, air quality will be unhealthy for […]
California date palm ranches reap not only fruit, but a permit to host weddings and quinceañeras
Small date palm ranch owners in Southern California's Coachella Valley have been petitioning for permission to host special events ranging from quinceañeras to weddings on their properties. The
Prop 32 asks California voters to raise statewide minimum wage to $18
Renato Palisoc has worked at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego for 16 years. He said wages have gone up incrementally during that time, but the cost of living in California has increased exponentially. California's current $16 minimum wage is more than twice the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25....
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
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