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Convicted bank robber sentenced to 52 years to life in prison for 2021 robbery
A man with previous bank robbery convictions in Santa Clara County was sentenced Tuesday to 52 years and four months to life in prison for a 2021 bank robbery in Bakersfield. Ray Fitzgerald Green, 60, was found guilty by a Kern County jury in July of one count of second-degree robbery, property grand theft, recklessly evading a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer and possession of a firearm as a felon.
Hazmat response at Sun Pacific facility in Maricopa
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (AUG. 7 9 A.M.): The Kern County Fire Department investigated a hazmat situation at the Sun Pacific factory in Maricopa. Firefighters were called for a commercial fire alarm after reports of people smelling ammonia. The facility was evacuated while KCFD investigated. The call came...
Borel Fire: Kern County blaze 75% contained; evacuations in effect Tuesday
The Borel Fire in a remote part of Kern County has burned over 59,340 acres as of Tuesday and is 75% contained. The fire began July 24 after a vehicle veered off the side of Highway 178 in the canyon and started a fire. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the...
USGS: 5.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — According to theUnited States Geological Survey website, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook near Lamont Tuesday night. The quake's center was about 14 miles southwest of Lamont, close to Mettler, according to USGS at around 9:09 p.m. Several aftershocks were possibly felt. About 826 people reported...
Nancy Anderson unanimously voted in as Kern's next Chief Administrative Officer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted (3-0) to appoint Nancy Anderson as Kern County’s next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The board said after many rounds of interviews with 42 qualified candidates, that Nancy Anderson was chosen. The move is effective September 9,...
At least 3 lanes blocked due to large boulder on SB I-5 at Grapevine Road: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A large boulder blocked at least three lanes on southbound Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road on Tuesday night due to the 5.2 magnitude earthquake, said CHP. The road was reported blocked at 9:11 p.m. Traffic is delayed in the area as seen on Caltrans cameras.
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