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Long-time Havilah resident recounts harrowing escape from Borel fire, loses everything
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The home at 6601 Caliente Bodfish Road in Havilah was home to Danny Gonzales since 1988. That was until the Borel fire forced him out leaving him with nothing. “I lost everything, everything that I had in a life is right here,” said Gonzales.
Church provides new direction for grieving congregation
Photo Courtesy of Kernville, Kern River United Methodist Church. The Kern River United Methodist Church welcomed its new pastor Shawn Collins in July. Worship leader Tom McKinney invited the Kern Valley Sun to interview Collins and introduce him to the local community, Friday August 16. Collins’ arrival was a welcome new phase after the congregation mourned the loss of its former pastor, Jean Sidner, who passed away mere months ago.
BLM updates public at chamber
Field Manager Gabe Garcia from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) spoke to the public about plans for Keysville, which have been up for public comment, Wednesday August 14, at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Garcia said, “For recreation areas we want to make some changes and Keysville Recreation...
Southern California man accused of using explosives to steal from ATMs
(FOX40.COM) — A Southern California man was arrested and charged on Friday after surveillance video captured him using explosives to try and steal money from ATMs. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, the man, 44 of San Diego, drove up to an ATM outside California Coast Credit Union in […]
A Master Of Quilting Coming To Forist Lane
Every other year, quilters from far and wide gather for the “Quilts on Forist Lane” show by the Gateway Quilters’ Guild in Merced. This year the show will take place Saturday, Sept. 14. They are expected to have over 150 quilts on display, which visitors can enjoy while taking a scenic walking tour through Forist Lane.
San Leandro's MightyFly Earns FAA Approval for Pioneering Drone Flight Corridor in California
San Leandro-based startup MightyFly is reaching new heights in the aviation sector with its ambitious project to build drones that could significantly reshape the cargo transport landscape. These aren't your average hobbyist flyers. The company's latest drone, the 2024 Cento, is a structure rivaling the size of several cars combined, capable of autonomous flights covering a distance of up to 600 miles. Founded by the visionary Manal Habib, a former NASA intern and aviation industry veteran, MightyFly received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval for a special flight corridor between New Jerusalem Airport in Tracy and Byron Airport in east Contra Costa County.
Newsom mocks process of Kamala Harris ascending past Biden on Democratic ticket
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) mocked the short process the Democratic Party used to replace President Joe Biden with Vice President Kamala Harris on a podcast on Friday. When asked about the “switch” from Biden to Harris, Newsom sarcastically repeated points that Democrats had stated about the event. “Now, we went through a very open process, […]
'Excited' Adele Planning 'Decent-Size' Wedding to Rich Paul in California With 'Second Celebration in England'
Do we hear wedding bells? Adele and Rich Paul are getting married!Earlier this month, the "Set Fire to the Rain" singer finally confirmed she's a fiancée after keeping fans guessing for more than a year. Now, a source said wedding planning is officially underway!"It will be a decent-size affair, most likely in California, followed by a second celebration in England," the insider recently spilled to a news publication. "Adele’s very excited and so is Rich. They’re crazy in love."Adele and the sports agent had been dating for more than three years before the award-winning artist confirmed they were engaged.The "Hello"...
Indoor pickleball center coming to Visalia: ‘It’s the fastest-growing sport in America’
A new 46,000-square-foot indoor Visalia pickleball center could be open to the public as soon as April 2025, according to the building owner and project developer. The center, which will feature 18 courts, is currently under construction at 702 S. Bridge St. The project combines two attached buildings, one 32,000 square feet and...
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