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Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Faculty equipment, high temperatures attribute to PG&E blackouts
A blackout in central Bakersfield Sunday took power from over 17,000 PG&E customers. The blackout led to questions about PG&E infrastructure, while the company says it's the heat, others say it's the government.
American Kids Sports Center encourages kids to dream BIG
Two facilities located in Northwest & Southwest Bakersfield!. NW location is a newly constructed, 40,000 sq ft. facility, designed specifically for kids sports and activities. Spacious air conditioned gym for activities such as, gymnastics, dance, swim lessons, Ninja Zone, cheerleading, tumbling, trampoline, martial arts and more. Equipped with the most advanced equipment, such as in-ground trampolines and tumble tracks, spring & rod floors, high quality mats and even special equipment designed for Pre-k age kids!
CSUB names University of Oakland's Banfield to be head baseball coach
Cal State Bakersfield announced Monday it has selected a new head baseball coach with 20 years of coaching and recruiting experience who most recently led Michigan's University of Oakland to its first 30-win season in 27 years. Jordon Banfield becomes the fourth head coach in CSUB's history after a national...
Record broken in Bakersfield for number of consecutive days reaching 105 or above
July is on average the hottest month of Bakersfield’s weather year. And, by any measure, July 2024 has been a pressure cooker. But what do the numbers say? How many 100-plus degree days has the southern valley seen in July, so far? And what about those extreme-heat days that reach 105 or hotter?
Heat-related issue knocked out power for over 17,000 in Bakersfield Sunday evening
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A massive power outage that impacted over 17,000 customers in Bakersfield Sunday evening was caused by a heat-related issue at a power substation, PG&E confirmed with Eyewitness News. The power was knocked out around 4:40 in the afternoon Sunday and impacted thousands of people from...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Union Ave near Di Giorgio Rd in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA — According to KGET, a 21-year-old man from Bakersfield lost his life in a motorcycle accident in south Bakersfield on Friday night, July 19, 2024. The collision occurred around 7:47 PM on South Union Avenue, just north of Di Giorgio Road. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports...
Steven Cade set to perform in Bakersfield, donate to a Bakersfield shelter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –The country music artist Steven Cade is set to come to Bakersfield this week. Kristen White with the Salvation Army stopped by 17 News with more details on his performance. White says Steven Cade will have a special performance at the Salvation Army on Tuesday for...
Community town hall meeting scheduled for Wednesday for residents affected by Victory Mutual Water Co. water well shutdown
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A community town hall meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday for a Bakersfield neighborhood that went without water on the cusp of the summer’s hottest days. The town hall meeting is scheduled for July 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Shirley Lane Elementary School located at 6714 Shirley Ln. More […]
Bakersfield girl Delilah Love, who gained major following while battling cancer dies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Delilah Love, a young Bakersfield girl who battled cancer for more than half of her life died Sunday. Samantha, Delilah’s mother, announced her death on social media. Delilah was 9 years old and she would have turned 10 on Sept. 21. Delilah was only 4 years old when she started complaining […]
Trader Joe’s expanding into neighboring pet store, adding 5,000 extra square feet
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The only Trader Joe’s in Bakersfield is on its way to become a whole lot bigger. Trader Joe’s, located at Town and Country Village Shopping Center will be taking over Village Pet Market next door. The expansion project will be adding a total of 5,000 extra square feet to the grocery […]
Local home market seen as unstable in June
Bakersfield home sales took unexpected and, in some cases, confusing turns in June, leading one longtime observer to call the market unstable. The laws of supply and demand seemed to go unenforced as demand for existing single-family homes rose and supply sank but median sale prices fell 4.2% to settle at $374,500, according to a report by local appraiser Gary Crabtree.
2 dead, 1 injured in head-on crash south of Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people are dead and one person was hurt after a head-on crash south of Bakersfield Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. It happened on Buena Vista Boulevard, west of Adobe Road on July 20, 2024, at around 1:59 a.m. Officers said the...
Hector Avila appointed Grand Knight
Hector Avila has been named Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Council. He was previously a deputy Grand Knight and a family committee leader. He has been a member since 2020. He also sings with the church choir. "I love music. I love...
BPD searches for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in east Bakersfield. Alexa G. Lopez was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 20, 2024, at around 6:00 p.m. Lopez is...
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