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Quake near Bakersfield shakes Ojai Valley Aug. 6
A U.S. Geological Survey "ShakeAlert" blared on people's phones in the Ojai Valley and beyond as an emergency alert at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, as a 5.2-magnitude quake struck near the town of Mettler, 17 miles south of Bakersfield in Kern County in the southern end of the Central Valley.
Community meeting updates residents on Borel Fire
LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KGET) — The Borel Fire left its mark on the Kern County mountains caught in its path. A massive burn scar serves as a reminder of the destruction, and the impact to those who lost everything, including Jerry Harter. “I can’t explain. I don’t know what...
Borel, Bella fire evacuation center closes: American Red Cross
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The American Red Cross said on Monday afternoon that in a partnership with Kern County, the emergency shelter at the Tehachapi Education Center is closing as of Monday, August 5. They said all Borel and Bella fire evacuees staying at the shelter were able to...
Earthquake Felt In Southern California, Including Los Angeles
Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Southern California was jolted Tuesday evening as an earthquake shook the Los Angeles area, and dozens of aftershocks followed. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the main earthquake was a...
Borel Fire Local Assistance Center Activation
Beginning Saturday, August 10, through Tuesday, August 13, a Local Assistance Center (LAC) will open for those affected by the Borel Fire. If you’ve been affected, please contact the live operators at the call center to share your needs and concerns. Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd.,...
KCSO seek community’s help in locating missing man last seen near Reyes Creek
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen near a Pine Mountain Club campground. Steven Ray Rennie’s, 72, was last seen in Reyes Creek on July 21. The creek is located along Lockwood Valley Road and Ozena Camp Ground […]
County declares health emergency due to Borel Fire, warns of possible dangers in burnt homes
As some residents return to sift through the ashes of their homes destroyed by the Borel Fire, Kern County officials declared and ratified a local emergency as evacuation orders are slowly being lifted.
US Department of Agriculture holds a community meeting concerning the Borel Fire
The Borel Fire has reached close to two weeks of coverage. The USDA holds a community meeting in Lake Isabella informing the community with updates from the fire and answering questions about it.
Houchin Blood Bank urges residents to donate blood, Type O most-needed for Hurricane Debby
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Officials of Houchin Blood Bank said an emergency response has been activated related to Hurricane Debby, and the blood bank is urging residents, especially those with Type O blood to donate. The national collation of emergency response blood banks by the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps...
Houchin asks for blood donations for Hurricane Debby relief
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is asking for donations in response to Hurricane Debby’s Blood Emergency Readiness Corps activation. Houchin officials say the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps is a national collation of emergency response blood banks. Officials say Houchin has actively been sending blood to SunCoast Blood Centers in Bradenton, Florida. Type […]
Paso Robles Police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
Suspect reportedly fled to Kern County after incident. – On Sunday at approximately 2:07 a.m., Paso Robles Police were notified of a stabbing victim who was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the altercation occurred earlier in the morning in the 3300 block of Vine Street.
Kern County Superintendent of Schools held their 3rd annual New Educator Summit
KCSOS motivates & inspires new teachers to keep their passion alive, & to reignite their flame for learning. While they enter the start of the school year they encourage all teachers to make a impact.
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