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Man receives probation for 1 year for 2023 crash that killed man in Shafter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man involved in a crash in Shafter that killed 21-year-old Luis Andree Gallegos Prito in August 2023 was given probation for one year by a Kern County judge, according to court filings. Edwin Sanchez pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter charges on Tuesday, per...
Evacuation warning refined after fatal vehicle fire turns to wildfire, closes Highway 178
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (JULY 25 2:20 P.M.): The CHP's website said as of 2:17 p.m., the canyon closure will remain in place through the night. UPDATE (JULY 25 9:30 A.M.): CHP released more information on the deadly solo-vehicle crash that left a 46-year-old man dead. The crash grew into a wildfire, shutting down Highway 178.
Man who molested 2 teens resentenced to life term
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County man who molested two teenagers was resentenced to a life term in prison Wednesday after it was determined he was initially given too much time. Miguel Castillo Jr., 45, was resentenced to 15 years to life, plus 13 years. He was previously serving 25 years to life, plus […]
Newsom issues executive order to remove homeless encampments in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday for the removal of homeless encampments in the state. Newsom's order would direct state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.The guidance comes after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this summer allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces. The case was the most significant on the...
California indoor heat rule put on fast track
From CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang: After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect. A workplace safety board approved the rule in late June, and asked other state administrative agencies to fast-track putting it on the books. The rule went into effect Tuesday as […]
Tropical moisture mixes with California's heat, driving storms, flood potential, fire risks
California's latest heat wave has pulled up tropical moisture, which is causing severe thunderstorms in some inland areas, including across inland Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
John Mayall dies aged 90 at California home as tributes paid to 'Godfather of British Blues'
John Mayall, the blues and rock musician who carries the title, is credited with helping launch the iconic careers of blues legends such as the late Eric Clapton through his band John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
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