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Fresno EOC offers free summer meals to children across Fresno and Tulare counties
FRESNO, Calif (KMPH FOX26) — The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) Food services will be giving free meals to children in Fresno and Tulare County. Fresno EOC says the meals are free and nutritious for all children during the summer break. Those eligible must be children between the...
Krys Barnes and Jordan Love host second football camp at Liberty High School
Through the Bam Fam Foundation, Jordan Love and Krys Barnes hosted their second annual football camp at Liberty High School to give back to the community where their football careers started.
Remembrance Vigil for Delano Victims of Crime on July 25
Remembrance Vigil for Delano Victims of Crime on July 25. A Remembrance Vigil for Victims of Crime of Delano is set for Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM. This will be held at the Jefferson Community Center, 436 Jefferson St in Delano. Family and friends of victims of crime...
Bakersfield project cuts down trees but plans replanting for shade and safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — Kelsey Nickell has been the manager at Dagny’s Coffee Co. for a little over a year. Located on the corner of 20th and Eye Street is where several businesses have become a hangout hotspot, but it has also become a spot where a lot of homeless people look for shade during the summer heat.
Johnny Owens: Crystal Palace is for sale but it’s not closing
Johnny Owens, youngest son of the late Buck Owens and a frequent performer at the Crystal Palace dinner club, posted a message on Facebook, seeking to clarify some apparent misunderstandings about the planned sale of the landmark honky-tonk.
Average rent dips slightly in Bakersfield
For the first time in years, renting an average Bakersfield apartment has become less expensive, though only slightly so, according to a report out this week that also noted vacancies got a little harder to find. The second-quarter summary of 13,000 units citywide said Bakersfield's average rent growth reversed, falling...
Frank Russell closes after nearly 85 years
Shafter lost another icon this week when Frank Russell, Inc. closed its doors on Tuesday. Opened in 1939, the shop has been serving the community, meeting fabricating and steel needs for almost 85 years. Owner and operator Andy Russell said that it was time to do it, and said that...
American flags intentionally flown upside down in Bakersfield on Fourth of July
Part of the event flyer read: "We, the people of Kern County, intend to make a statement that we are tired of seeing the weaponization of government agencies that politicians have at their disposal. The United States was not designed with two tiers of justice."
Bigbelly solar trash compactors coming to Downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city is set to launch a pilot program that will bring smart solar-powered trash cans in an effort to keep Downtown Bakersfield looking clean for residents and visitors. Mobile Bigbelly trash compactors and Modular Trash and Recycling bins can collect up to 150 gallons of trash — four times that […]
Bakersfield's Kamren Larsen gears up for first Olympic BMX competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games just under a month away, Bakersfield native, Kamren Larsen is gearing up to compete in the BMX Olympics for the very first time. “It’s a dream come true to see this all unfold,” Larsen said. From five...
Annual fireworks display sparks fire at the Park at River Walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual fireworks display at the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield was one for the history books with a spectacular grand finale at 9 p.m. Then the fire started about a minute after that. “Honestly, I was a little nervous because the fire was spreading out very fast,” said Ximena […]
Red, White and Boom Festival combines community, patriotism
On Saturday, the Wasco Recreation and Park District's Red, White and Boom Fireworks Festival, celebrating the Fourth of July, was a day of patriotic fun and community spirit. An engaging line-up of activities and a grand finale lit up the sky. The evening started with a flag ceremony led by...
Public invited to summer camp, swimming and activities at South Fork
Teacher Mary Moyer with her daughter Emily Moyer enjoy a swim together at South Fork Middle School. The South Fork School District is inviting the public to enjoy their newly resurfaced swimming pool at South Fork Middle School campus. And there is more to enjoy on campus this month with summer camps through Kern Valley Aquatics Program starting July 8, among other activities for families and seniors such as aquatics workout classes for under $10 and family swim night.
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