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Bakersfield Matters: Business community to honor local media couple
Their names have become local household words. For decades Jim Scott and his wife and former co-anchor, Robin Mangarin-Scott, have delivered the news to Kern County television viewers. This week, their career accomplishments and community service will be celebrated with what is considered to be the business community’s highest honor — the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award.
Friendly competitions and contests at the Kern County Fair
For those looking for a little friendly competition at the Kern County Fair, there are several categories for anyone interested in showing off their talents in competitive exhibitions. All entries must be submitted online by Sept. 6.
Go & Do: Annual Cancer Run/Walk Festival is work of heart
Have you been looking for a way for you and your family to get out of the house and have fun together in Bakersfield?. Look no further than the Kern County Cancer Foundation’s Annual Cancer Run/Walk Festival to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at The Park at River Walk.
Labor Day weekend brings triple-digit heat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Get ready for some triple-digit heat temperatures in Kern County this holiday weekend. It’s going to be hot all the way through Labor Day. We’ll get a little break with temperatures dropping to the upper 90s for a bit before heating back up again next week. Make sure to drink plenty […]
Scores: Week 2 of the 2024 high school football season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — High school football is in full swing with week 2 of football this week. Check below for scores from Week 2 of the 2024 high school football season in Bakersfield and Kern County: High School Football Scores: Week 2 Thursday, Aug. 29 Liberty 38, Clovis West 14, Final Delano 28, West […]
Board of Supervisors allocate over $1 million for expanded spay and neuter program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s Board of Supervisors recently adopted a budget for the new fiscal year, which includes over $1 million to expand community access to spay and neuter services. It’s an effort to cut down on the number of animals entering Kern’s overcrowded shelters, where healthy adoptable pets are being euthanized for […]
KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers
Thank you to everyone who supported our 9th Annual Charity Farmers Market! This wonderful event is only possible with the help of our generous donors, volunteers, and faithful YF&R members. This year’s farmers market took place on Saturday, July 20 at Chuy’s parking lot on Rosedale Highway. The day turned out to be hot – actually very hot – but thanks to those who loaned us pop-up tents, we kept everything relatively cool under the shade. Our Farmers Market Chair, Christine Etcheverry Root, worked hard to organize and plan for the big day. We hope you were able to stop by, and if not, we’ll be back again next year!
Driver who sparked Borel Fire had 6 DUIs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The vehicle that crashed in the Kern River Canyon and sparked the massive Borel Fire was driven by a man with six drunken driving convictions, court records show. Keith Lee Mulkey died in the July 24 crash when his vehicle veered off Highway 178 near Democrat Road. Flames ignited and raced […]
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