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Bakersfield Woman Arrested for Robbery After Assaulting Gas Station Clerk in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 24-year-old Bakersfield woman was arrested for robbery after assaulting a gas station clerk in Hesperia. It happened on July 30, 2024, at about 12:42 am, in the 16800 block of Main Street. The suspect Ayanna Annais Coles entered the AMPM and took several items...
George Caratan honored for his long service to the Delano grape industry
Friends and colleagues of George Caratan are astonished by the number of years he's served on the board of directors of Delano Growers Grape Products, a grower cooperative that sells its white grape juice concentrate to the likes of Starbucks, Ocean Spray, Tropicana, Smuckers, Dr. Pepper and a number of other brand names known to consumers around the world.
Bakersfield College offering free 3 course media literacy certification program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Students at Bakersfield College now have the opportunity to learn new skills to navigate the latest digital landscape. BC’s new, free Media Literacy Certificate Program offers the following courses Introduction to AI, Online Safety and Contemporary Issues and Mass Media. The students who complete the 3-course certification program will be equipped […]
4 arrested on suspicion of DUI in Bakersfield PD checkpoint
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and one person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs during a Bakersfield police checkpoint. Officials with the Bakersfield Police Department said during the checkpoint on July 26 in the 700 block of Monterey […]
Houchin Blood Bank calls for urgent donations after OneBlood cyberattack
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In response to a cyberattack that has severely affected southeastern U.S. blood bank, OneBlood, Houchin Blood Bank is urging residents to donate blood. On July 30th, OneBlood was the victim of a ransomware attack that hindered its ability to ship blood products to around 250...
Ridgecrest teen marksman and multi-sport athlete excels at 2024 High School Finals Rodeo
Christian Paden Soto, a 17-year-old Ridgecrest high school sophomore, has made a historic mark at the 2024 High School Finals Rodeo. Competing in the Light Rifle event, Soto emerged as the State Champion of California and secured an impressive sixth place overall in the world. This achievement makes him the highest-placing Californian in the history of the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) event, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in rodeo sports.
Sudha Rai – Skilled Pharmacist Dynamo is here to stay
When I first met Sudha Rai in April 2022 she was full of life and energy, ready to take on the challenge of enhancing and developing the KVHD pharmacy in Mountain Mesa. Sometimes we have professionals come to the Kern River Valley to “make a difference” only to leave us without much of an impact on our community. Not this English native! After a little over two years of service to our community she is as vivacious as the day got here and the future for Mountain Mesa Pharmacy under the leadership of Sudha looks BRIGHT!
Public Safety Officer Spotlight: Linda Ortego
Linda Ortego, a Campus Safety Officer at Bakersfield College, is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of all students and community members on campus. Although her career journey initially began with general accounting, Linda realized that her aspirations were not aligned with her current path and made the bold decision to transition to a career in Public Safety. Her venture into security began after she earned an associate degree in criminal justice, a milestone in her journey toward fulfilling her new career.
Man resentenced to 11 years in gas station double homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man whose murder and robbery convictions were overturned in connection to a 2016 shooting in Lamont was resentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison. Jim Langston, 48, has been in custody since 2016 and should be released soon. He was previously serving life without parole. After his convictions were overturned, […]
Equine pharmacy merges with compounding pharmacy
The integration of Precision Equine Pharmacy with Wedgewood Pharmacy will result in a wider range of compounded equine medications. Precision Equine Pharmacy, a provider of nearly 100 compounded equine medications, based in Bakersfield, California, has now fully integrated with New Jersey-based pharmacy Wedgewood. Now under Wedgewood Equine, the integration will allow the pharmacy to provide a more extensive range of compounded equine medications and services, according to a news release.1.
Red Cross looks for donations towards disaster relief during the Borel fire
Every disaster is different, but the American Red Cross says that you can always count on them. The Red Cross is looking for financial donations to support those impacted by the Borel fire.
Their Free Phone Calls Revoked, Ice Detainees Use Hunger Strike To Protest Conditions
Almost 50 immigration detainees in Central California began a hunger strike on July 11, escalating a work stoppage after detention center management cut off their once-free phone calls to the world outside. Advocates for the detainees say the free phone calls can make a difference in legal cases and the...
California school properties could be converted into housing for educators
(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Education has announced an initiative to turn land owned by local education agencies into housing for education workers. The department says local education agencies own roughly 75,000 acres of “developable land” that could be used to create over 2 million housing units across the state. “We know that families […]
Toilet paper and flat tires: Here are the strange ways Californians ignite deadly wildfires
Of all the insidious threats faced by wildland firefighters - extreme heat, desiccated forests, unpredictable fire behavior and a nearly year-round fire season - what might be the most fearsome?Humans.People do dangerous things, things that start wildfires. Pushing a burning car into a gully. Mowing the lawn on a hot summer day. Miswiring a hot tub. Driving cars with flat tires. Burning toilet paper rather than packing it out of a campsite. Setting off smoke bombs at gender reveal parties.In hot, dry conditions already primed for fire, people's actions can quickly escalate from a harmless mistake - such as hammering...
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