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Brush Fire at Cuesta Grade 7.05.2024
A grass fire erupted on Wednesday afternoon along highway 101 near the Cuesta grade. The fire was reported at around 3:15 pm, and resulted in the closure of one of the highway’s northbound lanes. The fire was eventually contained after it burned just under four acres. All lanes were eventually reopened at 6 pm.
Ridgecrest PD to search for DUI drivers over 4th of July weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Ridgecrest Police Department will be in full force Saturday into Sunday looking for impaired drivers, according to the department. Ridgecrest police will be out July 6 from 7 p.m. to Sunday at 3 a.m. Officers are reminding the community that impaired driving can be caused by various substances not just […]
Bakersfield's Kamren Larsen gears up for first Olympic BMX competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games just under a month away, Bakersfield native, Kamren Larsen is gearing up to compete in the BMX Olympics for the very first time. “It’s a dream come true to see this all unfold,” Larsen said. From five...
Former reporter Tim Johns reflects on covering Ridgecrest and Trona twin quakes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In the immediate aftermath of the quakes, Eyewitness News had several crews on the ground in Ridgecrest and Trona to bring you the latest information and stories of survival. One of the those covering the story was former Eyewitness News reporter Tim Johns who spend...
Annual fireworks display sparks fire at the Park at River Walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual fireworks display at the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield was one for the history books with a spectacular grand finale at 9 p.m. Then the fire started about a minute after that. “Honestly, I was a little nervous because the fire was spreading out very fast,” said Ximena […]
Public invited to summer camp, swimming and activities at South Fork
Teacher Mary Moyer with her daughter Emily Moyer enjoy a swim together at South Fork Middle School. The South Fork School District is inviting the public to enjoy their newly resurfaced swimming pool at South Fork Middle School campus. And there is more to enjoy on campus this month with summer camps through Kern Valley Aquatics Program starting July 8, among other activities for families and seniors such as aquatics workout classes for under $10 and family swim night.
Body Found on I-5 near Bear Mountain Blvd in Bakersfield Believed by CHP to be Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Victim
Bakersfield, CA — According to KBAK, on Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024, a body was discovered on the right-hand shoulder of Interstate 5 near Bear Mountain Boulevard, which authorities believe to be the victim of a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were alerted to the presence...
2 wanted in connection to vehicle burglary, using stolen credit cards
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Credits cards stolen during a vehicle burglary were used by two men at a business in south Bakersfield, police said. Police are asking for help identifying them — both men were captured on surveillance video in May at a business in the 6000 block of Colony Street, where they used the […]
Police seek help identifying man in Coffee Road robbery
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred last month in northwest Bakersfield. The robbery happened the night of June 4 in the 6000 block of Coffee Road, police said. The man is described as Hispanic, in his 20s, about 5-foot-7. […]
Browning well in McFarland reopens after monthslong shutoff
McFarland has had a series of issues with water including the city's decision to close the Browning well due to contaminants last October, but Mayor Saul Ayon says the city is turning a new tide starting with well's reopening.
The latest Delano Ramblings on Independence Day by Gary Girard, ONLY on DelanoNow
Candidates for Queen and King of Delano’s 79th annual Harvest Holidays celebration may pick up an application at. the Delano Chamber of Commerce office on High Street and return the application by no later than July 1. Participants in the show must be seniors in the fall and reside...
Major Baseball victorious out of the gate
The Kern River Valley Major Baseball All-Stars are all smiles after winning to keep their tournament hopes alive. Submitted photo. The Kern River Valley Major Baseball All-Stars claimed a win to begin their tournament. The KRV squad made the trip to Tehachapi to take on the host team. A four-run...
Senior veterans recognized at pinning ceremony
BAKERSFIELD, CA. (KGET) — Thursday is Independence Day, and it’s important to thank those that fought for our freedoms. Hoffman Hospice honored local veterans by holding a pinning ceremony at a senior living facility. The ceremony takes place several times a year. “One of the saddest things is that some of them have never heard […]
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