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Health hazards at McFarland ICE facility amid summer heatwave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In this Central Valley heat with one of the hottest summers yet, ensuring methods to cool off is essential. However, for the people detained in the McFarland ICE facilities, this hasn't been an option during the heatwave. According to the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights...
Beautification project a step toward a vibrant city center
The City of Wasco Historic Downtown Business District Transformation initiative is nearing completion. The beautification project intends to revitalize the streetscape and public spaces along 7th Street from G Street to D Street. "The current project is nearing completion pending final art installations, the installation of a swing in the...
Low-cost pet vaccine clinic available to Shafter residents only on August 3
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Shafter Police Department announced that they will host a low-cost pet vaccine clinic for only Shafer residents on Saturday, August 3. The clinic will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Shafter Animal Control, located at 18849 South Shafter Avenue. Residents are asked to pay with cash only and to make appointments.
Shafter schedules pavement testing on Santa Fe Way on July 19, expects traffic delays
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Shafter said they have scheduled pavement testing on Friday, July 19, which will delay traffic at Santa Fe Way between Los Angeles Avenue and Seventh Standard Road. The closure is expected to last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The city will...
Unveiling Wasco's newest jewel: Central Avenue Park
A public ribbon-cutting for Central Avenue Park is set for Friday, July 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This new park is the result of years of planning and months of construction. Many organizations and individuals contributed to the project, and this celebration allows recognition of all the hard work.
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