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Newsom vetoes bill requiring accountability for $5.3 billion in broadband funds
(The Center Square) - California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a widely supported bill that would have required the state to annually report on its progress in using billions of dollars in state and federal funding to expand broadband internet access, saying the bill is redundant. The bill author said the governor’s solution only requires the state to report its progress for one year, which leaves no benchmark for future comparison and accountability. ...
California proposal to allow discrimination to help 'marginalized' quietly fails
(The Center Square) - A controversial bill to amend California’s constitution to allow for discrimination that helps “marginalized” groups failed to be heard in the State Senate before a July deadline to make it on the November ballot. The proposed change was part of a 14-bill slavery reparations package from the California Legislative Black Caucus. The bill, ACA 7, was authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley, and would have spawned a ballot measure to create an exemption to the state constitution’s ban on racial...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
1 dead following motorcycle wreck on South Union Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in south Bakersfield Friday night. On July 19, one person was killed after a motorcyclist collided with a tree on South Union Avenue, near Di Giorgio Road. The incident occurred around 7:47 p.m., according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information page. […]
Missing teenager last seen in east Bakersfield: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is attempting to locate a 14-year-old who is missing and is asking the community to help. Alexa G. Lopez, 14, was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 19, around 6 p.m. Police say Lopez is at-risk, due to no prior history of […]
Pet of the Week: Mittens and Sox
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — This week’s Pets of the Week are Mittens and Sox. Mittens and Sox are 3-month-old kittens who happen to be brothers. Kristen White with the Bakersfield SPCA says one of the kittens is a lap cat and the other one is playful. White says...
Movies in the Park: Free ‘Shrek’ screening at North Meadows Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you’re looking for a date night idea or want to spend the night outdoors with the family, you can catch a free screening of Shrek at sunset. On July 19, you can catch the Shrek screening at North Meadows Park located on Day and McCray Street. The movie will begin […]
Church Without Walls readies for Community Connect Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first 100 children at an upcoming community event in Oildale will receive a free backpack. On August 3, Church Without Walls is set to host their free, Community Connect Day at 115 Beardsley Avenue. From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., families will be entertained with live music, storytime and a […]
"Kind of sucks, I might not even go": change of plans for passengers at Fresno airport
FRESNO, Calif. — A major nationwide computer tech outage happened Thursday night into Friday that caused many flight cancellations and delays worldwide. It disrupted airlines, banks, and news outlets from making it on air. According to Flight Aware, there were 18 delays and 5 cancellations at the Fresno Yosemite...
Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
3 shootings in West Oakland neighborhood in 2 weeks cause fear, frustration
OAKLAND, Calif. - Surveillance video shows a terrifying shooting where multiple people are firing their guns in a neighborhood in West Oakland. People who live in the area said they dropped down to the floor when they heard the gunfire. Some neighbors said they were afraid to go outside until...
To Family and Friends of Delano Victim’s of Crime
To Family and Friends of Delano Victim’s of Crime. On Thursday, July 25, at 5:30 PM, a Remembrance Vigil will be conducted at the Jefferson Community Center located at 436 Jefferson St in Delano. This Remembrance Vigil is to show family members and friends of Delano victims of crime their loved one is not forgotten.
Jack Campbell Details Four Star Fruit's Focus on Elevating the Holiday Grape Variety
DELANO, CA - Four Star Fruit, in its continuous expansion of table grape products and commitment to customer value, is making a significant stride. The company is focusing its efforts on its recently acquired Holiday grape program, a move that underscores its strategic growth and dedication to revitalizing the variety in the retail marketplace.
Sit Down with Jayda Bushling
Jayda Bushling receives a hug from her mother Marcie Ellis Bushling at the Bay Area Meet. Submitted Photo. One of our own from Kern Valley is getting the opportunity to compete in the junior Olympics. Jayda Bushling is making waves in the track and field world by qualifying for the junior Olympics and getting the chance to compete against some of the best young athletes in the world.
Kernville chamber president talks about cemetery at KRV chamber
Orion Sanders, new KRVPCD manager. Photo by Catherine Stachowiak. Local businessman, president of Kernville Chamber of Commerce, and new cemetery manager Orion Sanders gave an update on the Kern River Valley Public Cemetery District at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting, Wednesday July 10. He told the chamber...
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