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Bakersfield police search for missing teen near Pacific Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is attempting to locate a missing 15-year-old in east Bakersfield. Aaron Jackson, 15, was last seen on Aug. 23, in the 2100 block of Pacific Street, police say. Jackson is considered at-risk due to not having any prior history of running away. Police say Jackson is about […]
Faith Lutheran takes 19-14 win over BCHS
After a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle for nearly three and a half quarters Friday, Bakersfield Christian needed one more successful defensive stand against highly touted Las Vegas-Faith Lutheran. Despite holding the Crusaders in check for most of the game, unfortunately for the Eagles they couldn’t stop last year’s Nevada Class 5A...
Stone Ridge Christian School expands campus to include elementary school, adds football field
Just days away from the start of the fall semester, students were on campus at Stone Ridge Christian School for picture day and some light practice.The lead-up to this school year is a bit different."You can feel it in the air - everybody is talking about it. The community is talking about it - everyone is just so excited," Board President Renae DeJager said.Excited - about the expansion that is happening.The campus, which has been home to middle and high school students, is growing to house pre-k through 5th-grade students right next door instead of across town.DeJager says the move...
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.
Patriots post hard-fought 19-14 victory over Palmdale-Highland
Buried beneath the weight of several critical mistakes on offense, the Liberty football dug deep on Friday night to post a victory in Richie Bolin’s debut as Patriots head coach. Powered by a dominant performance by the Liberty defense and 116 yards rushing by Jalen Murphy, the Patriots overcame...
Rushing out the door? How a Protein-Packed Breakfast Boosts School Focus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - (KBAK/KBFX) — Back to school is a busy time for many families. So many people are rushing out the door trying to figure out their routine all over again. Sometimes, a healthy breakfast can be forgotten. According to Jennifer Woodward a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, a...
Elevated E. coli levels found at Avocado Lake Swim Beach, health officials say
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Elevated levels of E. coli have been found at Avocado Lake Swim Beach in Fresno County, according to the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Officials say the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board recollected a sample on Aug. 22 that recorded an E. coli concentration of 1553.1 MPN/100 […]
One month after the hottest July on record, Bakersfield breaks record for the coolest Aug. 23
After experiencing the hottest July in Bakersfield’s recorded history, local residents might have expected more of the same in August. After all, on average, August is the second-warmest month on the San Joaquin Valley's sometimes cruel calendar.
Lao boat racing comes to Lake Yosemite this weekend
Lake Yosemite’s usual traffic of sail boats and jet skis will be pausing on Aug. 24 to make room for a new event: the Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival. “Everybody’s welcome,” said Khamla Emanivong, one of the organizers for the event. “It’s more of us showing a showcase of our culture and our tradition, and sharing our culture and tradition for the community.”
Week 1: South pulls away for 21-0 victory over Ridgeview
For most of the first 24 minutes of play, host Ridgeview and South High desperately needed some sort of spark to get things started in Thursday night’s football season opener. With just 26 seconds left in the first half, the Spartans got what they needed.
AJ Ferrari Commits to CSU Bakersfield
Today, 2021 NCAA champion AJ Ferrari announced via social media that he will wrestle for CSU Bakersfield in the 2024-25 season. Ferrari had recently visited CSU Bakersfield and had also taken a trip to Northern Colorado earlier in the summer. The top overall recruit in the Class of 2020, Ferrari...
Meet WWE wrestler Mick Foley at KRRJ Collectibles in-store signing Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One of the biggest stars of the WWF Attitude era wrestler Mick Foley is set to visit KRRJ Collectibles for an in-store signing Friday evening. You have the chance to meet the legendary WWE Hall of Famer from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 23 at KRRJ Collectibles located at 1410 […]
Sobering statistics: MADD touts Saturation Saturday as a day to end senseless tragedy
Labor Day weekend has long signaled the waning days of summer: home barbecues, picnics at the park, gatherings of friends and family. It's a time to savor a three-day weekend, play hard, and for some, maybe drink too hard before getting behind the wheel.
Coffee Pot Fire: 0% contained but almost halfway ‘corralled’
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – As the Coffee Pot Fire continues to grow, crews are working outside the box and according to Cal Fire, are making significant progress using an indirect strategy. Per the California Interagency Incident Management Team (CIIMT), the Coffee Pot Fire was 2,683 acres and 0% contained as of Friday afternoon. Fire […]
Man held on $275K bail on charges including human trafficking
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An man accused of human trafficking was ordered held on $275,000 bail Friday during a hearing in which a prosecutor said he was convicted of a similar offense in 2021. Keshaun Arturo Brown, 32, is due back in court Sept. 4 on charges of pandering, pimping and human trafficking. Prosecutor Christine […]
Pioneer Valley water polo teams sweep Ridgeview
The Pioneer Valley water polo program began the 2024 season with a non-league sweep at home Thursday. The Pioneer Valley girls edged Bakersfield Ridgeview 5-4 for their first win since 2022, and the Pioneer Valley boys beat Ridgeview 13-2. Ruth Sinico-Luna took a pass from Esperanza Hurtado and scored the...
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