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Ripon Fire District goes without ambulances amid staffing shortage
RIPON, Calif. — In just a few seconds Friday, more people drove past Ripon Consolidated Fire District Station 1 than the number of first responders on duty inside. "Currently we have one station staffed full-time serving a population of just over 20,000," said Battalion Chief Pat Burns. "We are short. We are down to four people on duty today.”
PG&E alerts customers of possible power shut offs in Merced, Fresno counties
Triple digit temperatures are expected heading into the weekend.PG&E is warning customers that they could lose power.The possible public safety power shutoff would affect parts of Fresno and Merced counties.But the utility company is still trying to determine if a public safety power shutoff will happen.In Fresno County, the utility company is forecasting that a total of three customers could be impacted.But in Merced County, nearly 4,000 PG&E customers could possibly be without power.People is Gustine are bracing for the possibility of no power.Cathy and Gary Mendonca got the notification about the public safety power shut off on Friday. So...
Free movies for senior citizens at this theatre in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Senior citizens looking to get out of the heat and enjoy free movies will have the chance to do so through what’s left of the month of July at this Clovis movie theatre -for free. The Regal Clovis 8 is offering seniors free classic movies through the rest of July until […]
4 brothers found safe after going missing in Palmdale nearly 3 weeks ago, authorities say
Four brothers between the ages of 2-5 years old have been found safe after they went missing in Palmdale nearly three weeks, authorities said Saturday.The children were found at a family member's home in California City and have been placed in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Palmdale station.Authorities said the children's parents were arrested on unrelated charges. Before the brothers went missing, the parents missed a court date which sparked DCFS to search for the children, authorities said.The four boys were previously last seen around 2 p.m. July 1 in the 800 block of East P-12, and investigators suspected at the time they were taken to Mojave, according to the Sheriff's Department.Deputies identified the siblings as 4-year-old Kase Brown, 4-year-old Kai Brown, 2-year-old Kay'den Brown and 5-year-old Koen Brown. Kase has Down syndrome, sheriff's officials said.City News Service contributed to this report.
Taft Police activity for July 19-20
Officer initiated activity at Foster's Donuts, Kern St. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). Officer initiated activity at Fourth St/Calvin St. Disposition: Completed. Occurred at Tenth St/A St. Disposition: Report Taken. 8:22 Animal Control. Occurred at Cougar Ct/Sixth St. Disposition: Unable to Locate. 9:22 Animal Control. Officer initiated activity at The Needs Center,...
1 dead following motorcycle wreck on South Union Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in south Bakersfield Friday night. On July 19, one person was killed after a motorcyclist collided with a tree on South Union Avenue, near Di Giorgio Road. The incident occurred around 7:47 p.m., according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page. […]
Missing teenager last seen in east Bakersfield: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is attempting to locate a 14-year-old who is missing and is asking the community to help. Alexa G. Lopez, 14, was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 19, around 6 p.m. Police say Lopez is at-risk, due to no prior history of […]
Pet of the Week: Mittens and Sox
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — This week’s Pets of the Week are Mittens and Sox. Mittens and Sox are 3-month-old kittens who happen to be brothers. Kristen White with the Bakersfield SPCA says one of the kittens is a lap cat and the other one is playful. White says...
Movies in the Park: Free ‘Shrek’ screening at North Meadows Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you’re looking for a date night idea or want to spend the night outdoors with the family, you can catch a free screening of Shrek at sunset. On July 19, you can catch the Shrek screening at North Meadows Park located on Day and McCray Street. The movie will begin […]
Church Without Walls readies for Community Connect Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first 100 children at an upcoming community event in Oildale will receive a free backpack. On August 3, Church Without Walls is set to host their free, Community Connect Day at 115 Beardsley Avenue. From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., families will be entertained with live music, storytime and a […]
BPD and KCSO host free family events over the weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office are set to host individual free events over the weekend for the whole family to enjoy. Summer Nights with BPD BPD is inviting the community to their “Summer Nights with BPD” event Friday. The event will be held from 6 to […]
Kern County impacted by global IT outage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) The global IT outage is having its impacts on Kern County. Those impacted include the City of Bakersfield, Kern County Fire Department, and Meadows Field Airport. All of which suffered technical difficulties, but resolved their issues by Friday morning. However, not all local agencies recovered immediately.
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