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Independence Day CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Statics
MOJAVE - The Mojave area CHP office held a maximum enforcement over the 4th of July Independence Day holiday weekend to ensure the safety of all drivers within the Kern County area. According to the Mojave CHP enforcement period, there were 249 citations issued for speeding, 12 citations issued for...
MASP announces 3 Board of Director Seats open in November Election
MOJAVE - The Mojave Air and Spaceport has announced that three board member seats will be open in the November 5th general election; the period for filing candidacy forms for office with the Kern County Elections Department runs from July 15th to August 9th. All candidate forms must be obtained...
One person taken to hospital after late-night crash near the bluffs
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police tell Eyewitness News that one person was taken to the hospital after a solo-vehicle accident at Manor Street near Denise Avenue. Bakersfield Police responded around 11:50 p.m. on July 12th. Kern County Sheriff's Deputies helped assist with traffic. The Kern County Fire Department...
4 arrests made for gang activity, weapons, and drugs in Bakersfield probation search
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Four people were arrested for gun and drug-related charges after a search from the Kern County Probation Department. On July 10, Adult Probation Services Division officers made a home call in the 2700 block of Dracena Street in Bakersfield. Inside the home officers found:. Smith...
Temperatures hold steady Tuesday, but a warmup is on the way
Happy Tuesday, Kern County. Our temperatures remain slightly above average for the next few days, but hotter conditions are expected by the weekend. Kern County still has high fire danger, but futurecast models show no lightning expected on Tuesday. High temperatures on Tuesday are fairly comfortable compared to the excessive...
1 Injured in Solo Vehicle Rollover Crash in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 13 (KNN) — An occupant inside a pickup truck was injured in a rollover crash off a roadway in Bakersfield late Friday night. Kern County Sheriff’s deputies along with Bakersfield police officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle rollover crash just before midnight at Manor Street and Denise Avenue.
Slight cooling trend in Kern with scattered showers and thunderstorms
Temperatures are starting to drop as Kern heads into the next week. While Bakersfield is expected to stay in the triple digits throughout next week, temperatures drop to 101° on Wednesday. Sunday’s high reached 103° in Bakersfield, with a low of 77°. Similar temperatures are expected for Monday in...
'White Fire' burns 5,000+ acres, evacuation order issued for Twin Lakes
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (JULY 15 9:04 A.M.): The Kern County Fire Department said the 'White Fire' has burned 5,027 acres and is 17% contained. The evacuation order for zone KRN-150-B remains in place. ----------- MORNING UPDATE 7/14:The 'White Fire' has grown to 3,412 acres with 7% containment....
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