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Black Chamber of Commerce gala saxophonist auditions for America's Got Talent
Saxophonist B. Thompson says the producers of America's Got Talent invited him to audition to perform in front of the world. This comes after he stopped in Bakersfield to perform at a local gala.
Agricultural Leaders Defend Pesticide Practices Amid Calls for Exact Location Notifications
Several farmworkers and environmental activists gathered at the Shafter Youth Center on Tuesday to demand the exact location of planned pesticide applications. The public hearing, hosted by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, was intended to address proposed modifications to the first-of-its-kind pesticide application notification system — SprayDays. The...
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 […]
Bakersfield local heading to Salt Lake City, for soccer videography internship
Jared Mayoral has been filming local sports for the last three years. Working with multiple high school sport teams. He now is heading to Salt Lake City to pursue his dreams in filming. @ericjdockery
Longtime Bakersfield College Football coach Carl Bowser dies
Longtime Bakersfield College Football coach Carl Bowser died earlier this week. In the wake of his passing, 23ABC spoke with community members and former players to learn about who he was as a person.
Athlete Spotlight: Kamren Larsen - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio
If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.
What Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order to clear homeless encampments means for the people who live in them
Homeless advocates say California’s crackdown on encampments would simply move people to other areas in a state where the cost of living is high and the number of shelter beds limited.
$18 million NOAA grant to aid Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced the awards that are recommended for funding under the Transformational Habitat Restoration & Coastal Resilience grant program. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) California has been recommended to receive $18 million over three years to launch the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR),...
Skyrocketing PG&E rates hitting Central Valley harder than most parts of state
Energy bills are on the rise across Central California with what feels like no end in sight.Pierre Thiffeault, a Northwest Fresno resident, says his PG&E bill has skyrocketed.Just last month, he paid a little under $400, and now he's paying close to $1,000.Pierre says he's done all he can to cut his power use, but the bills keep going up."This one's $900. The next one is projected to be $1,100 for this next month. I'm like, that's just not fair," said Thiffeault.Even though he's taking measures to try and bring the bill down, he isn't seeing his bill budge at...
Mega Millions ticket worth $415,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $331 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be $400,000 richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $415,055 was sold at the Palma Liquor on La Palma Avenue in La Palma, California. The...
Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry
One of the largest wine producers in the country filed for bankruptcy this week.The news of Vintage Wine Estates filing for bankruptcy sent shock waves throughout the industry."Execution of the IPO. I think it was rushed," said Rob McMillan, Silicon Valley Bank executive vice president.The Santa Rosa-based company went public in 2020. Under it, over 30 wine and spirit brands.Most of its products are in the $15 to $20 range. To understand what might have gone wrong, we spoke with McMillan, one of the top wine-business analysts in the country.MORE: Invasive lanternflies that have potential to affect entire industries intercepted...
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