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California AG Rob Bonta returning $155K of Duong contributions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Attorney General is returning $155,000 of campaign contributions given to him by members of Oakland's Duong family, who were raided by the FBI in June. In an email to KTVU on Wednesday, Nathan Click, a spokesman for Rob Bonta's campaign, wrote that the attorney general...
Tulare real estate tax roll hits nearly $50B, up 8.5% from last year
Tulare County Assessor Tara K. Freitas announced the annual assessment roll is $49.97 billion, an 8.5% increase from last year. The post Tulare real estate tax roll hits nearly $50B, up 8.5% from last year appeared first on The Business Journal.
Tulare County firefighters respond to early morning fire in Cutler
The Tulare County Fire Department responded to a residential fire early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the fire at Avenue 404 and Mueller Road in Cutler. TCFD says that all occupants in the residence made it out safely. TCFD says the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Ridgecrest PD to search for DUI drivers over 4th of July weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Ridgecrest Police Department will be in full force Saturday into Sunday looking for impaired drivers, according to the department. Ridgecrest police will be out July 6 from 7 p.m. to Sunday at 3 a.m. Officers are reminding the community that impaired driving can be caused by various substances not just […]
Former reporter Tim Johns reflects on covering Ridgecrest and Trona twin quakes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In the immediate aftermath of the quakes, Eyewitness News had several crews on the ground in Ridgecrest and Trona to bring you the latest information and stories of survival. One of the those covering the story was former Eyewitness News reporter Tim Johns who spend...
Body Found on I-5 near Bear Mountain Blvd in Bakersfield Believed by CHP to be Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Victim
Bakersfield, CA — According to KBAK, on Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024, a body was discovered on the right-hand shoulder of Interstate 5 near Bear Mountain Boulevard, which authorities believe to be the victim of a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers were alerted to the presence...
2 wanted in connection to vehicle burglary, using stolen credit cards
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Credits cards stolen during a vehicle burglary were used by two men at a business in south Bakersfield, police said. Police are asking for help identifying them — both men were captured on surveillance video in May at a business in the 6000 block of Colony Street, where they used the […]
Police seek help identifying man in Coffee Road robbery
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted in connection to a robbery that occurred last month in northwest Bakersfield. The robbery happened the night of June 4 in the 6000 block of Coffee Road, police said. The man is described as Hispanic, in his 20s, about 5-foot-7. […]
Browning well in McFarland reopens after monthslong shutoff
McFarland has had a series of issues with water including the city's decision to close the Browning well due to contaminants last October, but Mayor Saul Ayon says the city is turning a new tide starting with well's reopening.
Major Baseball victorious out of the gate
The Kern River Valley Major Baseball All-Stars are all smiles after winning to keep their tournament hopes alive. Submitted photo. The Kern River Valley Major Baseball All-Stars claimed a win to begin their tournament. The KRV squad made the trip to Tehachapi to take on the host team. A four-run...
Senior veterans recognized at pinning ceremony
BAKERSFIELD, CA. (KGET) — Thursday is Independence Day, and it’s important to thank those that fought for our freedoms. Hoffman Hospice honored local veterans by holding a pinning ceremony at a senior living facility. The ceremony takes place several times a year. “One of the saddest things is that some of them have never heard […]
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
9 people displaced after 4-alarm fire spreads to several homes in Modesto
MODESTO – Several people have been displaced after a four-alarm fire that damaged several Modesto homes the morning after the Fourth of July. Modesto Fire says crews responded to the scene near Terminal and Coldwell avenues just after 5 a.m.Firefighters found that a home under construction had caught fire. Flames were also started to spread to buildings on both sides of the structure. The fire prompted a four-alarm response, Modesto Fire says. Units from Oakdale and Turlock were brought in to help.Crews were able to contain the flames, but not before a duplex and two other residences were affected by the fire.A total of nine people have been displaced, Modesto Fire says. The main structure that caught fire is believed to be a total loss, but officials have not detailed the extent of damage the other homes suffered. Firefighters say two people also had to be evaluated for injuries at the scene, but both refused treatment. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
Proven winner Mary Beth Gunn joins Pacific as head women’s tennis coach
When Mary Beth Gunn arrived at Southeast Missouri State University in 2016, she took over a program that finished 2-20 overall and had not posted a winning record in nine seasons. Fast forward to 2024, when Gunn was named head coach of University of the Pacific women’s tennis program after...
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