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Houchin offers Summer-Olympic-themed shirts for donors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is offering Summer-Olympic-themed shirts for successful blood donors through July 20. Houchin officials say the front of the shirt will read “Proud Blood Donor” and the back will say “Saving lives, it’s in my blood.” The promotion is aimed at motivating new and current donors to contribute […]
Jury acquits man of 1 felony, hangs on another in vending machine theft case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County jury has acquitted a man of a felony charge and hung on a second charge filed in connection with the theft of two vending machines, according to the Public Defender’s Office. The jury on Thursday acquitted James Jennings of conspiracy to commit grand theft, according to a release […]
Defendant takes plea deal in McKittrick assault
The man charged with attempted murder in connection with the June 10 assault in McKittrick has taken a plea deal. Kern County Superior Court records show Clayton Dean Unruh, 37, entered no contest pleas to assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury and criminal threats. The attempted murder...
3 fires start in Sequoia National Forest after weekend storms
TULARE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – At least three fires have started in the Sequoia National Forest over the weekend due to lightning storms, the U.S. Forest Service announced. Officials say the Trout Fire, Acorn and Packsaddle are all burning within the Sequoia National Forest. The Trout Fire is the largest of the group and was approximately […]
Rancho Fire burns east of Mettler, evacuation warning issued: Cal Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire burning on Sebastian Road in Kern County that posed an immediate threat to life has been downgraded, according to Cal Fire. On July 13, Cal Fire and the Kern County Fire Department ordered an evacuation for genasys zone KRN-495, and KRN-118 near Arvin. The Rancho Fire is up […]
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