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'Blue Fire' near Caliente has burned 275 acres
The Kern County Fire Department is fighting the "Blue Fire" along Sand Canyon Road near Caliente, burning in an area to the southeast of the Borel Fire and north of Tehachapi. As of 6:08 p.m., the fire has burned 275 to 300 acres, according to Incident Command. The fire is showing moderate spread in grass and brush, with a potential for 500 acres.
Kern coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in South Union Avenue crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the 21-year-old motorcyclist who died after he crashed into a tree on South Union Avenue last month as Jordan James Lamb, of Bakersfield. On July 19, at around 7:42 p.m., CHP said Lamb was traveling southbound on South Union...
Coroner identifies drivers killed in head-on crash on Buena Vista Boulevard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the two people who died after a head-on crash on Buena Vista Boulevard in Julyas 52-year-old Martin Martinez Gallegos and 45-year-old Gabriel Martinez Torres, both of Bakersfield. The California Highway Patrol said on July 20, 2024, at...
California teacher surprised by bear wandering through her classroom
A teacher in Kern County had a surprise visit from a bear and it was all caught on camera.It happened on Tuesday night as Elaine Salmon was getting ready for the first day of school at Peak to Peak Mountain Charter School in Pine Mountain Club near Frazier Park.The video shows the curious bear wandering around the classroom, checking out tables and bookshelves.Salmon said she immediately left the classroom after she spotted the bear and shut the door behind her.Her husband came to the rescue and was able to safely get the bear back outside to the mountains by holding open the door for the animal.Salmon said the bear caused no serious damage to the room besides getting into an earthquake preparedness kit. "We have an earthquake kit with snacks just in case of an emergency and the bear went through it," said Elaine Salmon, teacher.The first day of school for Peak to Peak Mountain Charter, which is "home of the bears," is set for Wednesday, August 14.
The "If You Give a Child a Book" is back, providing kids with new, free books
In 2017, 23ABC started an initiative to increase Kern County's literacy rates. Since then, the program has given hundreds of children free books. Del Vista students look forward to it every year.
Bakersfield man, 40, found shot to death on Edison Highway: Coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 40-year-old Bakersfield man shot multiple times to death was found on June 14 on Edison Highway. He was identified asShawn Eugene Jones, of Bakersfield, said the Kern County Coroner's Office. At around 12:48 p.m., on June 14, Jones was found shot and killed in...
Calif. City Animal Outreach announces Fix Your Pets Program
CALIF. CITY – Calif. City Animal Outreach in conjunction with Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner's office in Kern County Animal Services has announced a limited time program for California City residents only. The Calif. City Fix Your Pets Program funding is provided by Supervisor Scrivner's office and will be available until the funds are expended; sorry, no rescue organizations are being handled at this event.
Watch: Firefighters rescue Calif. deputies trapped by wildfire flames
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released body-camera footage showing the harrowing moments when three deputies and a U.S. Forest Service officer narrowly escaped the flames of a wildfire, Bakersfield Now reported. The July 26 incident occurred while the deputies and officer were conducting evacuations in...
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