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Bakersfield Matters: Business community to honor local media couple
Their names have become local household words. For decades Jim Scott and his wife and former co-anchor, Robin Mangarin-Scott, have delivered the news to Kern County television viewers. This week, their career accomplishments and community service will be celebrated with what is considered to be the business community’s highest honor — the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award.
Letter to the editor: New digital water meters raise questions
Having recently received a joint letter from the city of Bakersfield and California Water Service regarding the change out of water meters in our residential area, I was wondering: How many employees currently involved with the reading of residential meters will be losing their jobs or will they be absorbed within their organizations to perform other jobs?
Remembering Rusty Shoop: Legacy of a Kern County television icon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — "You're watching CBS-29. Rusty Shoop." Born in Dallas, Texas in 1947, Rusty Shoop started his television career back in the 1970s. Before getting in front of the camera, he was in the U.S. Air Force where he served for four years. That brought him to...
Bakersfield Job Fair Opens Doors: Courses, Interviews and Recruitment Today
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - (KBAK/KBFX) — If you are looking for a job in Bakersfield there has never been a better time. The third annual Bakersfield City Job Fair is happening today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This fair is hosted by the Bakersfield city human resources department at...
Last weekend to cool off at Bakersfield’s spray parks before season ends
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Labor Day is considered the end of summer and that’s the case for Bakersfield spray parks too. Both the City of Bakersfield and the North of the River District’s spray parks will be open through the holiday weekend. Monday is Labor Day and will be the last day they’re turned on […]
Hall EMT graduates celebrated in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s next generation of EMS workers graduated Wednesday from the Hall EMT Academy. Fifteen recruits finished 10 weeks of intensive training that included everything from patient assessments and airway management, to mass casualty incidents and pharmacology. Those who make it through the academy are guaranteed a full-time position with Hall […]
State lawmakers consider offering home loans regardless of citizenship
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A first-in-the-nation bill that narrowly passed both houses of the California Legislature is awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. This proposal — which has been debated contentiously since February — on home loans for undocumented migrants is attracting mixed reactions nationwide, including right here in Kern. Proponents and opponents are weighing in on […]
Ticket prices increasing as prep ramps up for 8th annual Bakersfield Marathon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 8th Annual Bakersfield Marathon will be running through town before long and ticket prices are being raised on Sept. 4. Marathon Board Member, Katie McDaris, joined 17 News at Noon to discuss an important deadline this weekend regarding the marathon. “Register by yourself at runbakersfield.com, and you can also register […]
Community Voices: Bakersfield City Council service should be a full-time job
Are your electrical bills astronomical? Has your water bill doubled? Does it seem as if no one represents your best interests on a full-time professional basis in our city government? If your response to the three above questions is a resounding "yes," then give me a minute of your time.
Board of Supervisors allocate over $1 million for expanded spay and neuter program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s Board of Supervisors recently adopted a budget for the new fiscal year, which includes over $1 million to expand community access to spay and neuter services. It’s an effort to cut down on the number of animals entering Kern’s overcrowded shelters, where healthy adoptable pets are being euthanized for […]
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