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UPDATE: New water treatment system at the Wasco State Prison nears completion
Construction began in late October 2022 on a new granular activated carbon treatment system. It's now 80% complete and will filter 1,2,3-Trichloropropane out of the Wasco State Prison water system.
Public Health reports mosquito sample confirms West Nile Virus in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Kern County Public Health Department report West Nile Virus (WNV) has been confirmed in their first mosquito sample for 2024. Public Health said while there have been no human cases reported yet this year, they would like to remind residents to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquitoes.
County issues water boiling order to southeast Bakersfleld residents
After water service was restored to a southeast Bakersfield neighborhood that went without running taps for several days, local government issued a notice Thursday telling residents of the area to boil the water before drinking it. The Kern County Public Health Services Department sent a news release Thursday morning saying...
Boil water notice in effect for residents in east Bakersfield, impacting 200 homes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — There is an active and current Boil Water Notice in place for residents of the Victory Mutual Water system issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water. The affected area includes Shirly Lane to Redbank Road east of Fairfax in Bakersfield....
Valley’s only optometrist retires
Dr. Waggoner (right) and his granddaughter Charlotte (left). Photo courtesy of Joyce Alexander. Optometrist Dr. Larry E. Waggoner announced to the public that he was retiring at the end of June. His office manager Joyce Alexander said, “He’s going to turn 83 next month. And we’re under new ownership. We...
‘Comrades and Canopies’ Helps Veterans with PTSD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — June is PTSD Awareness Month, and one thing that’s been helping Kern veterans with their PTSD is jumping out of an airplane. Sounds strange to the average person, however for this group of veterans, it means the absolute world to them. Comrades and Canopies is the organization jumping into action, taking […]
SNAP! — Central Valley Veterans Film Fest
Veterans and their supporters gathered for the Central Valley Veterans Film Fest at Bakersfield Fox Theater on June 5. Four films produced and directed by documentary filmmaker and Cal State Bakersfield alumnus Julian Wilson were screened for an appreciative audience who came to see and understand the stories of combat veterans.
A neighborhood without water pressure, coming together in their time of need
Shirley Lane Community has been dealing with low water pressure. This is an ongoing problem that has affected around 190 homes. This isn't the first time but it is the longest they've been without.
California High-Speed Rail Approves Contractor to Design of Track, Overhead Electrical Systems
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) board approved a contractor to begin designing track and overhead contact systems (OCS) for the initial 171-mile passenger service connecting Merced to Bakersfield. “Getting track and systems design under contract is an important milestone in movement to bring high-speed rail service to California....
The Swirl talks Southwest Summer Night market
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — A great way to spend summer nights is by supporting local businesses. Amaya Lawton and Nacho Fontes from The Swirl talked about the Southwest Summer Night market. The Southwest Summer Night Market takes place June 29, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the...
Anthem Blue Cross opens welcome center for its Medi-Cal program in Bakersfield
Maybe it was because they served lunch and La Rosa Fruit Bars. Or maybe it was because the Eagle Heart Drum & Dance Group performed traditional Native American songs. Whatever the reason, the newly opened Anthem Blue Cross Community Welcome Center at 1491 White Lane was packed to overflowing at a ribbon-cutting and open house Thursday afternoon.
Greater Bakersfield Chamber announces the 2024 Beautiful Bakersfield Award winners
Shining a light on those who help make Bakersfield beautiful. On Saturday, June 22, the 34th annual Beautiful Bakersfield Awards, presented by Valley Strong Credit Union, recognized the efforts of 86 individuals, businesses and organizations that helped build a better Bakersfield in 2023. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber is honored to share the inspiring stories of each nominee and recipient.
Bakersfield teen competing to become 67th ‘Distinguished Young Woman of America’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield teen is competing at the national level to become the 67th “Distinguished Young Woman of America.” Noor El Keramy Earned the title of “Distinguished Young Woman of California” last July. This week she is in competition in Mobile, Alabama. The national participants are volunteering in the Mobile community, developing […]
City approves $16 million Friant-Kern Canal pedestrian path
The Bakersfield City Council on Wednesday approved the $16 million construction of the Friant-Kern Canal path, a six-mile-by-12-foot asphalt towpath that officials said is 12 years in the making and will run perpendicular to the 36.3-mile Kern River pathway. With its approval, city officials said it should take two years...
The latest Delano Ramblings by Gary Girard, ONLY on DelanoNow
The Delano City Council by a 3-2 vote approved $16,000 to the Kiwanis Club fund toward the $32,000 Fourth of July fireworks show that Kiwanis has spearheaded locally for many years. Kiwanian Steve Kinsey coordinates. the show and is able to gain financial support from the area prisons and some...
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