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Driver who sparked Borel Fire had 6 DUIs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The vehicle that crashed in the Kern River Canyon and sparked the massive Borel Fire was driven by a man with six drunken driving convictions, court records show. Keith Lee Mulkey died in the July 24 crash when his vehicle veered off Highway 178 near Democrat Road. Flames ignited and raced […]
Bakersfield veteran Everett Williams celebrates 100 years of life
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Happy birthday to World War II veteran, Everett Williams! Kern County native and World War II veteran, Everett Williams, celebrated his 100th birthday Wednesday with friends and family at his side. Williams was just 20 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Corps, and went on to serve as a […]
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
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