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California rocked by 5.3 magnitude earthquake centered near Bakersfield
Kern County was hit by a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night, centered in Lamont, California, not far from Bakersfield, according to the USGS. The 5.3 earthquake hit at 9:09 p.m. PT and was followed by several aftershocks. The Earthquake was felt across Los Angeles and down into Orange County.
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Near Bakersfield Rattles Central Coast
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Bakersfield and rattled the Central Coast on Tuesday evening. At 9:09 p.m. the quake was registered about 14 miles southwest of Lamont, a small community in Kern County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Santa Barbara County residents have reported feeling a strong...
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...
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.
5.3-magnitude quake centered near Bakersfield shakes Central Valley, parts of SoCal
An earthquake at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday of a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 centered 21 miles from Bakersfield shook the southern San Joaquin Valley and was felt in parts of southern California. Here are the latest details: ...
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...
Cuties plant evacuated minutes after 5.2 quake in Kern County
A Cuties produce plant in Bakersfield was evacuated moments after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night. The hazmat situation regarding a strong smell of ammonia at the plant was reported around 9:15 p.m., just six minutes after the quake struck about 19 miles away. The workers were evacuated as emergency crews […]
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Kern County, with shaking felt throughout SoCal
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in Kern County Tuesday night, with significant shaking felt throughout Southern California.The quake struck at 9:09 p.m. southwest of Lamont, in a remote area of Central California near the Kern Lake Bed and Maricopa Flat at a depth of 7 miles.It was followed by at least two dozen aftershocks - many of them measuring 3.0 or higher in the Lamont and Grapevine areas, according to USGS data.A USGS map indicates shaking was felt as far north as Fresno and as far south as southern Orange County, and east out to the Inland Empire and Victorville.A...
Long Beach feels slight shaking from 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Kern County
Areas as far south as Orange County reported feeling the quake. The post Long Beach feels slight shaking from 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Kern County appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Several moderate earthquakes shake central California in Kern County
The USGS reported several earthquakes in Kern County on Tuesday night. One of the largest ones was reportedly a 5.2 Magnitude earthquake, reported at 9:09 p.m. near Lamont, California. It was followed by a 4.5 Magnitude earthquake about a minute later, also in Lamont. There was no immediate word on any damage or injuries from The post Several moderate earthquakes shake central California in Kern County appeared first on KESQ.
California Governor Gavin Newsom Announces More Than 1,000 Arrests, 448 Recovered Stolen Vehicles, and Seizure of 20 Crime-Linked Firearms in Bakersfield Since April
What you need to know: The ongoing enforcement collaboration between the California Highway Patrol and the Bakersfield Police Department continues to yield measurable results. Governor Gavin Newsom today reported the collaborative effort has resulted in 1,026 arrests, 448 recovered stolen vehicles, and the seizure of 20 crime-linked firearms. August 7,...
CalFresh Healthy Living hosts resource fair to boost access to fresh, local produce
In honor of National Farmers Market Week, CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) will be hosting a resource fair on Saturday, August 10, from 7:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the F Street Farmers Market to uplift local farmers and farmers’ markets and provide accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables, local resources, food demonstrations, and overall healthy living.
5.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HITS KERN COUNTY: Aftershocks Felt Across Los Angeles and Orange County
On Tuesday night, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kern County, with its epicenter in Lamont, California, near Bakersfield. The 5.3 earthquake struck at 9:09 p.m. PT, followed by many aftershocks. The earthquake was felt throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Following the primary quake, more than a dozen aftershocks occurred,...
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,...
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