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Record broken in Bakersfield for number of consecutive days reaching 105 or above
July is on average the hottest month of Bakersfield’s weather year. And, by any measure, July 2024 has been a pressure cooker. But what do the numbers say? How many 100-plus degree days has the southern valley seen in July, so far? And what about those extreme-heat days that reach 105 or hotter?
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Union Ave near Di Giorgio Rd in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA — According to KGET, a 21-year-old man from Bakersfield lost his life in a motorcycle accident in south Bakersfield on Friday night, July 19, 2024. The collision occurred around 7:47 PM on South Union Avenue, just north of Di Giorgio Road. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports...
Steven Cade set to perform in Bakersfield, donate to a Bakersfield shelter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –The country music artist Steven Cade is set to come to Bakersfield this week. Kristen White with the Salvation Army stopped by 17 News with more details on his performance. White says Steven Cade will have a special performance at the Salvation Army on Tuesday for...
Houchin Community Blood Bank’s annual Summer Social
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank made a splash during their 2nd annual Summer Social and fundraiser on Saturday. On July 20, people were dunked at the Bolthouse Donor Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event benefits the Houchin Heartbeats High School Scholarship Program and offered up food, a celebrity dunk […]
Three arrested after triple stabbing at Wasco social gathering
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested after three people were found stabbed in Wasco early Friday morning. The Wasco Police Department said on July 19, at around 1:10 a.m., officers were called to a report of vandalism to a vehicle. When they arrived, they found one victim...
Wasco Task Force takes action with cleanup
The Wasco Task Force, led by Mayor Pro Tem Valentin Medina and Councilmember Eddie Saldaña, alongside dedicated community members Ruby Gutierrez, John Pallares and Orquidea Ocampo, is on a mission to engage the community on matters that are important to residents. "One of them is keeping Wasco clean, including...
Shooting at street takeover in Compton leaves 2 injured
Authorities responded to at least two street takeovers in the Los Angeles area, one of which left two people injured when a shooting broke out.2 people shot in Compton street takeoverAccording to the sheriff's department, gunfire erupted around 8:30 p.m. Sunday at a street takeover near Greenleaf Boulevard and Santa Fe Avenue. The two victims heard gunshots and immediately started running.They quickly realized they had been struck and drove themselves to the hospital for treatment.One of the victims was grazed by a bullet in the back of the head while the other was shot in the thigh. Both are expected to be ok.No other injuries were reported and information regarding a suspect or suspects hasn't been released.South LA takeoverAnother street takeover was reported near Century Boulevard and Western Avenue. In video obtained by Eyewitness News, water was seen spewing from a fire hydrant.Police broke up a street takeover in the area but it appears no one was arrested or cited.Both incidents remain under investigation.
Taft Police activity for July 21-22
Officer initiated activity at Suzanne Ln, Taft, CA. Disposition: Report Taken. Occurred at Hwy 119/Gardner Field Rd. Disposition: Completed. Occurred on Kern St. Disposition: Civil Problem. 1:31 Traffic Stop. Officer initiated activity at Wood St/Hwy 33, Taft, CA. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). 1:46 Threatened Offense. Occurred on Kern St. Disposition: Completed.
Taft's Romeo Lagmay Chosen Again to Coach at NCAA Academy
TAFT, CA – After having a successful past season by having the #1 best turnaround record in the state of California, tying the record for the most wins in a single season and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs, and recording four players to the All-Conference Team, Taft College Women's Basketball Head Coach Romeo Lagmay, Jr. has been named to the NCAA College Basketball Academy coaching staff for the second year.
Campus researchers investigate climate change’s effect on California’s insurance market
A team of UC Berkeley researchers published a study regarding how climate change has affected property insurance and pricing in disaster-prone areas. The paper specifically examines the California property insurance market, emphasizing how limited information significantly contributes to high prices and reduced participation, particularly with risks associated with climate change, said co-author of the study Meredith Fowlie.
The Switch Up Election Series: BlackPAC director highlights ‘essential’ role of Black voters
Adrianne Shropshire began her political work as a community organizer in California, focusing on police accountability, economic justice and youth empowerment in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods. In 2016, Shropshire founded BlackPAC, an organization dedicated to educating and mobilizing African American voters. Through that work, she has designed programs to engage hundreds of thousands of…
Local students highlighted in ABC30 special
TULARE COUNTY – In the latest edition of the “Children First” special, ABC30 highlighted “Standout Students” from across the Central Valley. And two of the stories featured come right out of Tulare County. Dulce Soto-Sanchez, a recent graduate of Monache High School, represents Porterville in...
2 killed in head-on crash west of Lamont
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men died early Saturday in a head-on crash between an SUV and pickup west of Lamont and authorities are investigating whether alcohol or drugs were a factor. California Highway Patrol officers say a Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Silverado collided around 2 a.m. in the area of Buena Vista Boulevard and […]
Dangerous heat continues, excessive heat warning in effect until Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect at 11 a.m. Monday for the San Joaquin Valley and the Kern River Canyon and continues through Wednesday evening while an Excessive Heat Warning continues for the Kern County Deserts through Wednesday evening. Besides the heat, the other concern for mountain communities will be […]
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