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Topanga Canyon: Small Business Association offers loans for those affected by storm-related closure
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available for small businesses that were impacted by the extended storm-related closure of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.The U.S. Small Business Association enacted a disaster declaration for the area in late June, making financial assistance available for those impacted by the closure of the boulevard between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.The stretch of roadway was closed in early March due to a storm- sparked landslide that inundated all lanes. The street was reopened June 3, about 90 days earlier than the original timeline.SBA loans for those impacted by the closure are available in Kern,...
Three families affected by Lost Hills fire, community collecting donations
On Friday, members of the Lost Hills Community Advisory Board set up shop in a Wonderful Company building to accept donations for three families affected by a fire that happened on July 3.
Kern County firefighters battle 142 blazes on Fourth of July
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters labored under extreme heat as they attacked dozens of blazes on the Fourth of July while dispatchers fielded nearly 3,000 calls, according to the Kern County Fire Department. A total of 142 fires were handled by the department, with firefighters also responding to 313 other emergencies and assisting partner agencies, […]
Chamber discusses monster trucks at arena, marathon, and pickleball courts
The Kernville Chamber of Commerce held its general meeting, Monday, June 25 wherein president of the chamber Orion Sanders reported that he was considering allowing Monster Trucks at the local arena, which would attract tourism. Sanders said, “What happened was we had a company approach us about doing monster trucks...
Elks Lodge hosts Honor Flight Breakfast on Fourth of July
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Every month, the Elks Lodge serves breakfast to Kern Veterans at the Honor Flight Breakfast, this month’s patriotic event perfectly fell on Independence Day. The Veterans meet at the Elks Lodge in Downtown Bakersfield to share a meal together and get updates from Honor Flight Kern County. The event continues to […]
Johnny Owens: Crystal Palace is for sale but it’s not closing
Johnny Owens, youngest son of the late Buck Owens and a frequent performer at the Crystal Palace dinner club, posted a message on Facebook, seeking to clarify some apparent misunderstandings about the planned sale of the landmark honky-tonk.
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