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Suspected DUI Teen Driver Arrested After Crash Involving 2 Vehicles in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 27 (KNN) — A 17-year-old female driver was taken into custody for suspected DUI following an injury traffic collision in the city of Bakersfield… Read more "Suspected DUI Teen Driver Arrested After Crash Involving 2 Vehicles in Bakersfield">
A part of 'The Hive': Teacher of the Year encourages students to BEE amazing
Stephanie Holladay did not choose teaching as her first career choice, but when the youngest of her three children went to kindergarten, she said teaching found her. “I’ve always had a love of education and of the teachers who taught me all the way from elementary through college. But the teachers at my childrens’ school, they’re just really amazing and I looked up to them even prior to wanting to become a teacher,” Holladay said.
UPDATE: Sale of Pavilions in WeHo on hold as Kroger/Albertsons merger delayed
UPDATE 7/27/2024: The merger between Albertsons and Kroger has been put on hold, delaying the sale of nearly 600 stores, including the Pavilions in West Hollywood along with 62 other stores in California. A Colorado judge issued an order on Thursday temporarily halting the $24.6 billion merger following a challenge by the state attorney general, according to Bloomberg. The judge canceled an August 12 hearing and scheduled a trial on the merits of the merger for September 30. Kroger and Albertsons, the parent companies of Food 4 Less, Vons, and Pavilions, have agreed not to finalize the deal until the judge rules.
Beach Boys draw big crowd for final Friday of 2024 California State Fair
SACRAMENTO — The 2024 California State Fair is nearing its end, and this year's run has had even more triple-digit heat days than last year.On the last Friday of the fair this year, big crowds turned out to see one of the fair's concert headliners: the Beach Boys. The good vibrations made this Friday one of the fair's busiest days."They sold out very quickly with our concert series," fair spokesperson Darla Givens said.So far, the West Coast sunshine has brought triple-digit heat days to the fair this year.Many people said it would be nice if the state fair moved to...
California Attorney General and Secretary of State files lawsuit against Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Sacramento files a lawsuit against Fresno County challenging the recently passed initiative known as “Measure A.” The State says this measure bypasses a state law that moved these elections to presidential election cycles. The city is working with the state to strike down the measure. Fresno County says Sacramento should stay […]
Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution present living history at Beale Memorial
The woman who volunteered Saturday to demonstrate women's fashion during the time of the American Revolution looked increasingly uncomfortable the more authentic she got. First came a corset-like support that substituted for a brassiere in the late 18th century. Then volunteer Pam Munday was asked to try on farthingales, one on each hip, that were used like pockets for keeping household items close at hand. On top of it all would be worn a large dress — the bigger the better.
64-year-old woman reported missing, last seen on California Ave in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for help to find a 64-year-old woman reported missing Saturday out of central Bakersfield. Officers are looking for Jane Caveney who was last seen July 27 at around 11:15 a.m. in the 800 block of California Avenue, the department said. Caveney is considered at-risk because of unspecified medical […]
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