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Fund established for Borel Fire victims
A new fund has been set up to help local nonprofits seeking to aid victims of the Borel Fire. The Borel Fire Relief Fund was recently started by the philanthropic coordinating group Kern Community Foundation and will dispense funds to qualified nonprofits.
Coroner identifies 84-year-old man who drowned in Kern River
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified an 84-year-old man who drowned at the Kern River on July 15 as Manuel Frank Vejar of Bodfish. The coroner’s report said on July 15, at around 5:11 p.m., Vejar was found dead at the Kern River...
KCFD: Borel Fire destroys 223 structures; Havilah residents can return to properties
The Borel Fire destroyed 223 structures, the Kern County Fire Department said on Wednesday, as residents of the Havilah area will be allowed to return to their properties from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Access to Havilah, restricted to residents only,...
Dozens of aftershocks felt after magnitude 5.2 quake shakes California
The U.S. Geological Society reported more than four dozen aftershocks larger than magnitude 2.5 in the hours following a magnitude 5.2 earthquake centered near Lamont, California. As of early Wednesday morning, the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have not caused any damage reports. Strong shaking was felt in parts of Kern...
Pro-Graduation: 30 students take the first step into re-entering society
Kern County Probation & GEO Reentry services held a graduation for 30 individuals who wanted to change the trajectory of their lives. GEO is a free program that services those on probation.
Critical Incident – Onyx, CA
Kern County Sheriff’s Office – Public Information Officer. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to the Kern Valley substation responded to investigate a restraining order violation on the 8000 block of Melody Lane in Onyx, CA. When deputies...
Cousin suspected of killing teenager has hearing postponed
A hearing was delayed Wednesday in Kern County Superior Court for a man charged with killing his teenage cousin in Delano. Mario Enriquez, 21, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, battery with serious bodily injury, inflicting injury upon a child and false imprisonment. Enriquez pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near Bakersfield, rattles LA County
A preliminary 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield on Tuesday, sending shaking all the way to Los Angeles County.It happened at about 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, roughly 14.29 miles southwest of Lamont, California, which borders Bakersfield in Kern County. It is a relatively rural area about 89 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.Immediately after the earthquake, the Los Angeles Fire Department deployed its helicopters to survey the region for any potential damages. "Our @LAFD has activated to conduct its routine survey of the city and assess for any damages," Mayor Karen Bass posted on X. "City teams will continue to monitor any impacts."After...
Earthquake Shakes Up Santa Clarita Residents
An earthquake struck Kern County, which was felt throughout southern California, including Santa Clarita, on Tuesday. Around 9:09 p.m. a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck about 14 miles northeast of Lamont, California, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). SCV residents reported feeling the jolt from the quake. No damage from the earthquake was reported ...
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