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‘It’s long overdue’: Bakersfield leaders react to VP Kamala Harris’ possible Democratic nomination
Many are still processing a historic political shift, but Bakersfield leaders are encouraged by Vice President Kamala Harris' opportunity to potentially lead the Democratic party and maybe even the country.
Town Hall: Bakersfield's Dangerous Streets
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Year after year, the number of pedestrians deaths plague our county. We're speaking with panelists from Chain | Cohn | Clark Law Firm, the Bakersfield Police Department and Blue Zone Project on the impact these tragedies have on our community. It’s Your Voice. Your Future...
PG&E outage left thousands without power in NW Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A power outage Tuesday night left thousand in northwest Bakersfield without power for several hours Tuesday night. The outage was reported just after 7 p.m., according to an outage map from PG&E. At one point, the utility said the outage affected more than 5,000 of its customers in neighborhoods in the […]
Gas leak forces road closures on Taft Hwy in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A gas leak has prompted the closure of roads at Taft Hwy and South H Street in south Bakersfield on Thursday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the 1500 block of Taft Highway at around 11:30 a.m. Kern County Fire Department Public Information Officer Jonathan Drucker said a 4-inch underground gas […]
Bakersfield students receive free laptops and backpacks at back-to-school event
Through emPOWERment Dess Perkins Foundation, 200 Bakersfield students received free laptops, a backpack filled with school supplies, and a box of food to prepare for the new school year.
August is Valley Fever Awareness Month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — August is Valley Fever Awareness Month and the California Department of Public Health indicates the state may have set a record for Valley Fever cases in 2023. Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao and Annika Knudsen from Flame & Skewers stopped by 17 News to share details on the illness and promotion happening at […]
1/4 Californians' turn to alcohol when making a decision according to new study
Cardrates.com released a survey explaining how 1 out of every 4 Californians turn to alcohol when making an executive decision. These decisions can affect your life for the long run. @ericjdockery
Wonderful Co. lands temp court win in UFW battle
KERN COUNTY – A Kern County Superior Court Judge presented The Wonderful Company with a temporary win in its ongoing fight with United Farm Workers (UFW) over its attempt to unionize employees working at Wonderful’s Wasco location. On July 18, 2024, Judge Bernard Barmann issued a preliminary injunction...
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