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Your Prep Sports Week 1 Game of the Week: West High at Liberty High
West High (0-0) at Liberty High (0-0) Football is here and it begins with a bang. The 2024 season kicks off in the Your Prep Sports area on Friday with a rivalry rematch at Liberty High. Liberty High hosts cross-town rival West High after the Trojans earned a 35-28 win...
SSD Alarm, Salty’s BBQ to host 22nd Annual Hero Appreciation event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — SSD Alarm and Salty’s BBQ & Catering will honor local first responders with their 22nd Annual Hero Appreciation event. The event will feature teams from SSD Alarm and Salty’s BBQ serving BBQ lunches prepared on-site for first responders on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The complimentary lunch is open to all members of […]
That Mexican OT to perform at Mechanics Bank Theater in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Music fans can look forward to a major event, That Mexican OT is set to perform at the Mechanics Bank Theater on Friday, Sept 27, 2024. The concert will feature DRODi and Hogg Booma for an evening of high-energy rap. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 […]
Boom Supersonic XB-1 Completes Successful Second Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 prototype aircraft successfully completed its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California, on Aug. 26. Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft is designed to provide the foundation for the design and development of its supersonic airliner, dubbed Overture. During its second test flight, XB-1 flew for about 15 minutes, reaching an altitude of 10,400 feet and speeds of 232 knots.
Lady Broncs frosh/soph falls to Shafter
Gabby Eastes of the Kern Valley frosh/soph volleyball team sets the ball for her teammates in the recent match played at home. Submitted Photo. Kern Valley’s frosh/soph volleyball team lost a tough match at home against the Lady Generals. The Lady Broncs took the match to three sets, but...
Kern Valley tames Cougars to open their season
The Kern Valley cheerleaders do a routine on the sideline at Friday’s home football game. Submitted Photo. The Broncs JV team got the season off on the right foot as they handed McFarland a 28-8 loss. Kern Valley started fast as they took the opening kickoff and went down...
Kern Valley drops home match versus Shafter
Elie Allen of the Lady Broncs gets some air to attempt the kill in the home match versus Shafter. Submitted Photo. The varsity Lady Broncs volleyball team started strong, but could not keep the momentum going as they were beaten by Shafter. Kern Valley grabbed the first set as they...
Long touchdown scores saddle Broncs with the 20-14 loss
The Broncs defense surrounds the Oakland ball carrier as they attempt to bring him down in the first game of the season. Submitted Photo. You could tell Friday was the first game of the football season for the Broncs varsity team. This was evident by the sloppy play, the missed opportunities and the failure of the special team in the end.
Association holds Chalk Walk, a splash of summer color
The Kern River Valley Art Association (KRVAA) held its very first Chalk Walk Extravaganza, Sunday August 25, at the Station building in Wofford Heights. Along with the blast of chalk color brightening up the warm day, was great weather with a clear blue sky, and less heat for participating artists creating beneath the shade of the carport. President of the KRVAA Christopher Buffalo Folsom said he was happy with the weather.
Jar’s iconic donated hearse sells
The Kern River Valley Art Association recently sold a hearse they had from a local donor, a musician named Jar. President of the association, Buffalo Folsom said Sunday August 25, “This has been a great weekend. The hearse that we had, that was donated, someone bought it. Yesterday it shipped out for Rochester New York.
Hoffmann Hospice to host Grief Support Camp for Children of first responders
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hoffmann Hospice will host its second annual free grief support camp for children and teens of first responders on Saturday, Sept 14, 2024. The event called “A Heart for Hero’s Art Camp,” provides a safe space for young people grieving the loss of a loved one such as a parent, sibling, […]
KUZZ Radiothon Raises $20K; Brent Michaels Wears A Bluey Suit.
Buck Owens Broadcasting KUZZ Bakersfield, CA (550 AM/107.9 FM) raised $20,000 for Bakersfield’s Lauren Small Children’s Center during the station’s Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon on Wednesday. The money raised will purchase two months of diapers for all babies in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit, 100 sets of Legos for patients, and four pediatric wheelchairs.
Parade of 1,000 Flags — Ridgecrest will never forget
The citizens of Ridgecrest are invited to unite in solidarity and show their love of our country in the annual Parade of 1,000 Flags to be held Saturday, Sept. 7. “The Parade of 1,000 Flags is not only a signature Ridgecrest event, it reflects the patriotism and pride we have as a community," said Mayor Eric Bruen.
‘Extra layer of disrespect’: Advocates, family share the aftermath of viral bullying incident
After the Bakersfield Police Department arrested two teenagers from Golden Valley High School allegedly involved in a bullying incident caught on camera, advocates and family say they are concerned about the effects the incident could have on the victim
‘Clear the Shelters’ event boosts adoption rates in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 17 News is partnering with the Bakersfield Animal Care Center to clear the shelters. The annual month-long event began Aug. 10 and has already upped adoptions, animal advocates say. “During ‘Clear the Shelters’, over 300 hundred dogs will be available for adoption,” said Jenny Huh. “Volunteers say Jesse is the sweetest, […]
Golden Empire Most Wanted: August 28, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals Task Force is asking the community to keep a lookout for a parolee at large in Bakersfield. Juan Rubalcava, 46, is wanted for sex crimes against a child, rape and resisting arrest. Rubalcava is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He is known to […]
BC’s Renegade Room Features Quality Cuisine and Training
Marcia Overturf, one of the chefs inside the Renegade Room at Bakersfield College, describes the Renegade Room in just three words: “A hidden gem.” This single description, one that she has heard countless times directly from customers, perfectly encapsulates the college restaurant’s impeccable service, delicious cuisine, and charming atmosphere.
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