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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics, educational opportunities and community engagement. Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, the event celebrated...
Kadance Simmons returns to Taft
Taft College Women's Basketball Head Coach Romeo Lagmay, Jr. was fortunate enough to return a hometown native to Cougar Country. Kadance Simmons of Lake City Community High School in Lake City, Colorado will be returning home to the city of Taft. Simmons, born in Taft in 2006, left her hometown...
Roo ‘The Wonder Dog’ gets her wheelchair
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– Earlier this year, we introduced you to one powerful pooch by the name of Roo. She was born without her front legs, and with viewer’s help, she has been able to get a wheelchair. It all happened in a matter of hours. Hundreds of dollars were raised after 17 News’ generous viewers […]
Ridgecrest hotel demand down, but could be looking up
Demand for hotel rooms is down in Ridgecrest lately, though upcoming filming and construction are reasons to believe that number will improve soon, it was announced at Wednesday’s Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting. Committee Chairman Bill Farris said that occupancy last week was down 14% year-over-year, though...
Smokey Bear celebrates milestone birthday at California State Fair
(FOX40.COM) — A collection of federal, state and tribal agencies are coming together to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday and the public is invited. Although Smokey’s birthday is officially Aug. 9, Camp Smokey at the California State Fair offers a great opportunity to celebrate the bear that has been the face of the fight against […]
BCT's 'Reagan' takes audiences back to a different era of politics
America’s 40th president takes the stage this weekend at Bakersfield Community Theatre in “Ronald Reagan: The Last Republican.”. Described as "the unvarnished, unapologetic, unauthorized recollections of America’s 40th president," the one-man show written by former journalist Terry Phillips takes place during an evening in the Oval Office in which Reagan reflects on his life while dealing with an unexpected family crisis.
Low-cost pet vaccine clinic available to Shafter residents only on August 3
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Shafter Police Department announced that they will host a low-cost pet vaccine clinic to only Shafer residents on Saturday, August 3. The clinic will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Shafter Animal Control, located at 18849 South Shafter Avenue. Residents are asked to pay with cash only and to make appointments.
China Lake Museum presents donation to Police Explorers
Michelle Kilikauskas, Fawn Martinez and Nancy Kiren of the China Lake Museum Foundation presented a donation to the Ridgecrest Police Explorers in appreciation for the Explorers' outstanding support during the Foundation's recent Dinner and Auction. To inquire about the availability of the Explorers to support your event, contact Officer Nathan Lloyd at the Ridgecrest Police Department. The community is invited to visit the China Lake Museum Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about China Lake's many contributions to our nation's defense and to browse for fun China Lake, military, and science themed items. The museum is located at 130 E. Las Flores Ave.
KV female athletes are strengthened by lifting
This group of Kern Valley High School athletes have been using weigh training to strengthen their core and improve their conditioning to take on the sports seasons that will start when the school year begins. Photo by Jamie Duran. It is by no mistake that there were plenty of opportunities...
Ridgecrest Police log for July 16
Officer initiated activity at S Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA. (Hundred block.). Disposition: Warning (Cite/Verbal).
Bakersfield Fire Dept. rescue two pets from duplex fire on Pinons Springs Circle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department is investigating a fire that tore through a duplex in southwest Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon. The duplex fire broke out on Pinon Springs Circle around 3 p.m. Smoke and flames were billowing from the garage by the time BFD arrived. BFD quickly accessed the home to battle the […]
Firefighters rescue homeless, pets from fast-moving grass fire
A wind driven fire burned more than 4,000 acres north of Lost Hills Sunday night and even jumped I-5, forcing the California Highway Patrol to close the interstate for a time. The fire also forced the closure of Highway 46 as smoke was impacting traffic there as well. Crews were...
Beautification project a step toward a vibrant city center
The City of Wasco Historic Downtown Business District Transformation initiative is nearing completion. The beautification project intends to revitalize the streetscape and public spaces along 7th Street from G Street to D Street. "The current project is nearing completion pending final art installations, the installation of a swing in the...
Shafter Little League girls have successful first season
In their inaugural season in the Little League system, the Shafter Little League Girls Softball team fell just a couple wins shy of the State Tournament. The local team, which is made up of girls 10-12 years old, qualified for a trip to the Sectional tournament, where they ended up taking third place in the Section 7.
Coach Moreno heading to North High
After four decades of teaching and coaching at Wasco Union High School, Edward Moreno has accepted a position as the athletic director at North High in Bakersfield. This is a personal milestone for Moreno and a significant chance for North High to benefit from his proven leadership and commitment to student success.
Shafter Boxing Club shines at Olympics
The Shafter Boxing Club traveled to Wichita, Kansas, last weekend to compete in the National Junior Olympics. Mike Ayon, the director of the club, took 10 boxers for the competition and they came home with five medals, two silver and three bronze, making it the most successful Olympics for the local boxers in its history.
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