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Win tickets to ‘Monster Trucks Live Glow Party’ coming to Mechanics Bank Aug. 17,18
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party” is revving into Bakersfield’s Mechanics Bank Arena this weekend. The Monster Trucks are equipped with neon lights woven into the underbodies. If you want to an up-and-close look at the behemoth trucks, there’s also a VIP experience and a pre-show event for an additional […]
Bakersfield College athletics introduces coaches for the 2024-25 school year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX)- — A new era has begun for Bakersfield College athletics, as a press conference was held on Wednesday, announcing some of the upcoming coaches for sports during the 2024-25 school year. The highlight, longtime Cal State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) women's basketball head coach Greg McCall,...
KCSO searches for suspect for stealing money and purses from home
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of stealing money and luxury items from a home in the 17000 block of Havenridge Drive in Bakersfield on March 8. According to KCSO, the suspect took $60,000, two Louis Vuitton luxury purses and jewelry. The news release...
The debate over Prop 36 in California
California Democrats are split over Proposition 36 on the November ballot, which would amend Prop. 47, in an effort to fight things like retail crime. Lisa Meddleton, a Palm Springs City Council member and California State Senate Candidate breaks down why she's in favor of Prop. 36.
Major US lake reaches 100% capacity second year in a row after prolonged drought: 'Didn't always seem like a possibility'
California's second-largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, has reached 100% capacity for the second year in a row, even though state officials feared that it would never be full again, California Globe reported. Though the Golden State has dealt with devastating drought in recent years, heavy rains in 2023 allowed the reservoirs...
Red Flag Warning posted for Saturday and a cooler, breezy, outdoor forecast
Fire danger will be critical and lake waters will be choppy over the weekend because of gusty winds. A strong area of low pressure will dip south into the Pacific Northwest on Saturday, increasing the pressure gradient in northern Nevada. The tighter the pressure gradient, the stronger the wind speed will be. Peak wind gusts could reach 40 mph across northeast California and western Nevada, combining with relative humidity values below 16% to produce critical fire danger. A Red Flag Warning is posted for western Nevada and northeast California as a result from 11 am Saturday through 11 pm Saturday.
$12M Clif Bar class action settlement
Consumers could benefit from a $12 million Clif Bar settlement if they purchased bars with exaggerated nutrition claims. The settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain Clif Bar products between April 19, 2014, and March 31, 2023, for California and New York residents or between March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2023, for consumers outside California and New York.
Born to Afghan refugees, Bay Area DNC delegate shares why he's voting for Kamala Harris
In one week, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the likely nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.The largest group of delegates will be from California, her home state. Among them are many from the Bay Area.When asked who he is voting for, Harris Mojadedi replies: "I am proud to cast my vote for the next president of the United States, Kamala D. Harris."Born in the East Bay to Afghan refugees, Mojadedi, who is Muslim, South Asian and an LGBTQ activist, sets off on Sunday for Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Mojadedi, who is assistant dean of Student...
Fresno is the best city for working women, study says
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno is one of the top 10 cities in California for women in the workforce, according to a new study done by Checkr. Checkr, according to their website, is a company that is on a mission to build a fairer future and to make background checks with technology and built-in fairness. […]
Taft Union High School vs. Morro Bay High School Football Live Stream, TV Info - Friday, August 16
Morro Bay High School will host Taft Union High School at 6:00 PM PT on Friday, August 16. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass. Taft Union vs....
Taft Police activity for Aug. 15-16
Officer initiated activity at Kern St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. Occurred on San Emidio St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. Officer initiated activity at Hwy 119/GOLF Course Rd.. Disposition: Checks Ok. 8:12 Animal Control. Officer initiated activity at Third St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 9:53 False Alarms. Occurred on Garratt St. Disposition: False Alarm.
Voice actor Frank Todaro guest at Bakersfield Collector-Con
Frank Todaro will have a lot to talk about as one of the special guests for the annual Bakersfield Collector-Con set for Aug. 17 and 18 at the Mechanics Bank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. That won’t be a problem as Todaro makes his living talking. Todaro has more than 130 credits covering almost three decades as […]
Donate blood and get a $10 Wiki's voucher, chance at $250 dinner package: Houchin
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Houchin Blood Bank announced a partnership on Thursday with Wiki’s Wine Dive & Grill to encourage blood donations during a special week-long promotion this month. From August 18 through August 24, all successful blood donors at Houchin Blood Banks will receive a $10 Wiki's...
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