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Kern sets election for board vacancy
BAKERSFIELD — Interested candidates have until Friday to file their nomination paperwork to be eligible for the November election to fill the remaining two years of former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner’s term representing District 2. After Scrivner resigned last week, the Board of Supervisors convened in a...
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.
Supervisors appoint Nancy Anderson as next Chief Administrative Officer
On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously (3—0) to appoint Nancy Anderson as Kern County’s next Chief Administrative Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Please view the attached press release for more information. Ms. Anderson will be available for interviews in Kern County’s...
What is Valley fever? Thousands exposed to possible fungal infection at Southern California music festival
Thousands of people who went to an electronic music festival near Bakersfield in Kern County earlier this year could have been exposed to a potentially serious fungal infection, according to state health officials. The California Department of Public Health said last week that it is investigating several cases of Valley...
Fire officials host Borel Fire community meeting in Lake Isabella
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Fire officials updated residents impacted by Kern’s largest wildfire in history Sunday afternoon at a community meeting in Lake Isabella. On the afternoon of Aug. 4, some people applauded fire crews efforts to contain the monstrous Borel Fire burning east through the mountains. Others confronted them for not saving their homes. […]
Bella Fire burns over 300 acres, evacuation order remains in place
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bella Fire has burned 309 acres and is 20% contained as of Monday morning, according to Cal Fire's latest update. The fire is burning within BLM territory and Incident Command has been taken over by BLM, meaning all Kern County Fire resources have been moved off the fire.
Firefighters fast action prevents wildfire after home explodes in California
BAKERSFIELD, California — Kern County firefighters responded to a structure fire with explosions in Hart Flat on July 24, 2024, at 10:59 p.m. Firefighters faced challenges accessing the fire, navigating through darkness and a long, winding driveway. They arrived to find a large, two-story residence fully engulfed in flames, with the roof collapsing. Another explosion sent shrapnel over the firefighters' heads, and embers ignited spot fires in the dry grass surrounding the home.
Bella Fire burns vegetation west of Inyokern, evacuation order issued: Cal Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire burning in northeast Kern County has threatened structures just north of Highway 178 and west of Highway 14, according to the Genasys protect website. On Aug. 4, a vegetation fire began near Pine Hollow Avenue in northeast Kern County forcing an evacuation order for Genasys protect zone KRN-801-B. […]
KCSO seeks help finding 72-year-old man, missing since July 21
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 72-year-old man, who was last seen on July 21. KCSO said Steven Ray Rennie last known location was Reyes Creek, along Lockwood Valley Road and Ozena Camp Ground Road on July 21, 2024.
Rebuilding and aid efforts set to begin for Borel Fire victims
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Earlier today, the community was invited to a town meeting held by local law enforcement on the current status of the Borel Fire. Over 100 people made their way to the Woodrow Wallace Middle School’s Gymnasium and were eager to hear what would be next for those affected.
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