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‘Kamala the cop’ image not all it’s cracked up to be
Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top of the ticket has energized the Democratic base and refocused Republican attack lines. With less than 100 days to go until the election, defining Kamala Harris will take place at lightning speed. This Washington Examiner series will take a closer look at various aspects of her campaign and persona. […]
News 3's Chloe Koast talks being trapped in California travel nightmare
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The drive from Southern California to Las Vegas turned into a nightmare this past weekend. A semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries caught fire Friday morning on northbound Interstate 15 between Barstow and Baker, California. That resulted in a full shutdown of northbound I-15 for nearly two...
California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health experts say is a mental health emergency among young people. But California’s efforts, like those in other states, will likely face […]
Bay Area native recounts having to evacuate Shingletown due to Park Fire
The Park Fire continues to rage on filling communities with fire, smoke and ash, and some former Bay Area residents are being impacted and displaced.Kelly Lowe was born in Marin and lived for years in the East Bay. She now lives in Shingletown, located about 30 miles east of of Redding. It's one of the towns feeling the effects of the fire."I've had a rough day of emotions," said Lowe, recounting what had happened. "I have a huge sense of displacement, the possibility of losing not only my home but my place of employment and my community is really overwhelming."She...
To win the White House Kamala Harris must first overcome the ‘California curse’
Within the next fortnight, subject to a virtual “roll-call of Democratic Party delegates”, vice president Kamala Harris will be confirmed as the presumptive Democrat candidate for the US presidency and will engage in a full-on battle for the White House with the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. Harris will...
California's latest lottery millionaires bought scratchers at these stores
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? It could be your lucky day!. California's latest batch of lottery millionaires are taking home checks ranging from $1 million to $10 million thanks to some lucky Scratchers. In Whittier, Saul Montero stopped by the Prime Liquor Mart and purchased what turned out to be...
California wildfire maps show you where fires are burning. See our list.
As California's wildfire season intensifies, the need for up-to-date information is critical. Several organizations offer online maps that can help Californians figure out how far they are from the nearest fires and other significant information. ...
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project. Solano County sent a letter accusing the Pacific Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of “showing favoritism” toward a Lake County-based Native American tribe looking to build a casino in Vallejo. Story continues below.
Kern County Man Sentenced for Distribution of Stolen Explosives as Co-defendant Awaits Sentencing
A Kern County man has been handed a 17-month sentence for his role in distributing stolen explosives, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On May 2023, Joseph Roy Vigneault, age 21, from Lake Isabella, sold approximately 350 pounds of the explosive called Hydromite 880 to an individual who was not licensed to handle such material.
California Heatwave Forecast: Hanford and Kern County Prepare for Highs Above 100°F
Hanford, CA – Residents of Kern County, including areas such as Lake Isabella, Kernville, and Tehachapi, are under a Red Flag Warning until 11 PM PDT Monday. The warning, issued by the US National Weather Service Hanford California, indicates a high risk of wildfire due to expected wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph combined with low relative humidity levels between 15 and 20 percent. Any fires that develop under these conditions are likely to spread rapidly.
KCERA adds PE, credit managers
The Kern County Employees’ Retirement Association (KCERA) added two strategies to its expanding private market portfolio last month, board meeting records show. The $70 million in fresh commitments for the Bakersfield, Calif.-based fund come as its private credit program sits just below its upper range of 8% in its asset mix, but at the end […]
USA: Borel Fire Continues to Grow Structures Destroyed Part 2
Bakersfield, United States - July 27, 2024 07/27/2024 08:30 pm (GMT-0800) | KERN COUNTY – The Borel Fire, which started on July 24 at 1:11 p.m., has burned over 38,000 acres. The fire continues to grow, destroying multiple homes and vehicles in the town of Havilah. Evacuation orders and road closures remain in effect. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid challenging conditions. Around 8:30 p.m., the Borel Fire began to affect the Walker Basin area, possibly damaging structures and homes near Sphinx Court and Caliente Bodfish Road. A firefighter KNN spoke with said they have been doing structure protection in this area all day. The extent of the damage is unknown. Video shows the destruction of property following July 26th when the fire swept through the historic town of Havilah.
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