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California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News
The negotiated agreement calls for Google to pay only $15 million a year compared to the $500 million from Big Tech initially discussed with lawmakers The post California Journalists Slam ‘Backroom Deal’ After Big Tech Upends Agreement Meant to Bolster Local News appeared first on TheWrap.
New Fresno Unified Farber Educational Campus officially opens, replaces old Juvenile Hall
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – New beginnings for some Fresno Unified students this week. After years of construction, the district can finally house all of its alternative education programs in one spot. On Friday, the district officially opened the new Farber Educational Campus, replacing the old Juvenile Hall that once stood in the same spot. “This […]
What channel is Michigan vs. Fresno State on today? Time, TV schedule for season opener
The Michigan Wolverines, college football's defending national champion, take the field Saturday at the Big House as they open their season against the Fresno State Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Michigan football lost a ton of talent, but ranks No. 8 in the preseason coaches' poll, the lowest for a defending champ since 2011....
Ayesha Curry’s Foundation Pledges $25M To Boost Literacy For Oakland Kids
Ayesha and Stephen Curry || Image credit: @eatlearnplay. Entrepreneur Ayesha and her husband, NBA star Stephen Curry, have announced a commitment to improving literacy rates among students in their hometown of Oakland, California. The couple’s foundation, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, has pledged to raise $25 million over the next...
Memorial ride for Josh Cowdrey, Harley rider, veteran, uncle
Clovis, Calif. — On Saturday riders will kickstand up at 8:30 a.m. for a memorial ride and fundraiser. Josh Cowdrey was killed August 28th in Clovis when, according to Clovis Police, the driver of an SUV, 57-year-old Tammera Pittman of Clovis, pulled out in front of Cowdrey. She was...
Baby bears crash 'girls trip' at Bass Lake
BASS LAKE, Calif. (FOX26) — Baby bears decided to crash a 'girls trip' for a group of ladies at Bass Lake. Cathy Lee Jordano says she invited her friends to her parent's cabin near Brier Dock area north shore at Bass Lake for their second annual 'Girl's Trip'. To...
NICK STROBEL: Planetarium has packed fall lineup
Classes are back in session at Bakersfield College and the fall schedule of shows at the William M. Thomas Planetarium is now posted. We're doing something different this semester. In partnership with Worlds Ltd, we're showing "Mesmerica" on the Saturdays in September and then presenting our regular Thursday evening shows in October, November and December.
Bakersfield looks to next phase of homeless response
The city of Bakersfield is moving into the next phase of its response to the homelessness crisis, focusing more on the creation of affordable housing and increased outreach. At the Bakersfield City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting Tuesday, officials discussed what city documents referred to as "Homeless 4.0."
Man arrested after murder investigation in Lloyd Street shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Detectives with the Bakersfield Police Department arrested a 31-year-old man following a deadly shooting that happened Aug. 25. Rodrigo Lara, 31, has been arrested for allegedly murdering a victim in the early morning hours, near Lloyd Street, according to BPD. Police say leads from the investigation led to an arrest warrant […]
Escape the heat with a mountain picnic
Chris McCraw knows just what to do when it gets hot in the valley in the late summer. He drives south up the Grapevine to the cool shade of the Jeffery Pines on Mount Pinos. A 20-degree temperature difference is not uncommon between Bakersfield and the Chula Vista Parking Lot at the end of end of the Mt. Pinos Highway.
Drillers take 43-0 victory over Fresno-Justin Garza
The stadium at Griffith Field is rocking once again as Bakersfield High improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2016, the same year the Drillers last captured a Central Section Division-I football title. BHS shook off a slow start on Friday night, picked up steam late in the first...
Scots earn hard-fought 36-20 victory over Mustangs
After a first half that saw Highland and Stockdale deadlocked in an epic battle to try and gain the upper hand, the game’s outcome came down to a few pivotal plays during the final 24 minutes. Ultimately it was the Scots who executed better in key moments of the...
Bakersfield PD searching for missing at-risk 15-year-old boy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in searching for a missing 15-year-old boy last seen in south Bakersfield. Jose Sandoval, 15, was last seen in the 5500 block of Ramona Court at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, according to police. He is considered at risk due to this […]
Motorcyclist suffering from major injuries after wreck on Bernard Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A motorcyclist was hit by a black Nissan on Bernard Street in Bakersfieldaround noon today. As of now, the only update is that the motorcyclist was transported to Kern Medical, after suffering major injuries from the wreck. There is no information on the black Nissan...
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