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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...
Illegal underground marijuana operation busted in Kern County, resulting in 17,650 marijuana plants to be seized
BORON, California - Authorities have dismantled an illegal underground marijuana grow operation in the desert area north of Boron, resulting in the arrest of three suspects.On August 6, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Kern County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA), executed a search warrant on the illicit operation. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife/Cannabis Enforcement Program (CEP), the Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) task force, and officers from the Kern County Probation Department assisted in the raid.During the operation, two suspects attempted to flee but...
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.
AFTERSHOCK: Can Kern County expect another big earthquake after Tuesday's tremor
Multiple earthquakes this week have sparked conversation about bigger quakes in the future, but the United States Geological Survey says you can never truly know when or where another quake will hit.
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.
Chinese nationals arrested for illegal underground cannabis operation in Kern County
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office busted three Chinese nationals on Tuesday for operating an illegal underground cannabis grow operation near Boron. Law enforcement executed a search warrant on the operation in the desert area north of Boron. The big picture: The three Chinese nationals arrested were Qingxue Zhang, 57,...
Microchip leads to reunion of owner and pug after 5 years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and his pug have been reunited after 5 years due to a microchip from before he went missing. Gizmo, an 8-year-old pug, was brought into the Kern County Animal Services as a stray, and as always he was checked for a microchip. Officials with the animal shelter say a […]
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