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McFarland school threat: Called in threats, lockdowns becoming ‘normal,’ students say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It was a tense morning at McFarland High School on Friday, after families were notified the school went on lockdown just before 11:30 a.m. “Saying that a man was inside the McFarland High School in a bathroom, loading an AR-15 about to start a school shooting,” said McFarland Police Chief Brian […]
These cities are the ‘safest’ in America, new study says
The quality of schools, traffic and entertainment offerings are among the variety of factors you consider before moving to a new city. Another is safety. Threats ranging from public health crises and natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents, safety concerns extend beyond physical harm, according to a study conducted by personal finance company […]
One year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks, Bakersfield feels the shockwaves
It's been one year since the Hamas terrorist attack that killed an estimated 1,139 Israelis and led to the capture of 251. Since then, tensions in the Middle East have only risen, and those tensions have been felt worldwide, including in Bakersfield.
Public Health and Links for life host a Lace'n It Up Walk to kick off PINKtober
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Lace'n It Up Walk was held Monday at Kern Public Health in Bakersfield. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a press conference was held to inform the community about the disease. 1 in every 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. 400 women...
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