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Arvin High School Begins Construction on New Community and Parent Center
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- Arvin High School Begins Construction on New Community and Parent Center
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Arvin High School has started construction on a new community school and parent center building that will expand resources like food pantries, clothing closets, and parent workshops.
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- CalFresh Work Requirements Now in Effect for Kern County Recipients
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- New CalFresh work requirements took effect September 1 in Kern County, affecting thousands of recipients. Additional changes start October 1, including an increase to the maximum SNAP benefit amounts in California and most other states.
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- Former Caregivers Voice Concerns Over Staffing, Safety at Bakersfield Sevita Health Home
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Former caregivers at a Bakersfield group home for adults with developmental disabilities raise alarms about staffing shortages and resident safety. Kern Regional Center confirms it received a whistleblower complaint and says it will review the information and supporting documentation.
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- Former Caregivers Raise Staffing Concerns at Bakersfield Group Home
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Former Sevita Health caregivers and others speak out about staffing and safety concerns at Sevita Health's group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
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- Local mother calls for cameras in special education classrooms after son's injuries
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Jessica Lewis seeks justice and improved safety with calls for cameras inside special education classrooms following bruises found on her son.
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- 23ABC Evening Weather Update: Dry Kern County, Rain Possible Labor Day Weekend
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- No significant rain expected in Kern County this week, but tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Marie could bring showers by Labor Day weekend.
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- Shafter bans sleeping in public places starting October
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- Shafter city council passes ordinance banning sleeping or camping in public places effective October 1st. Supporters say it addresses community safety and sanitation, while critics worry it could criminalize homelessness without providing resources for those in need.
The new law targets public sleeping on city property including parks, sidewalks, and city-owned parking lots.
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- Why Baby Boomers Aren't Selling Their Large Homes
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Baby boomers own a large share of big U.S. homes and are reluctant to sell, creating affordability challenges for younger buyers. Experts explain the factors behind boomers staying put and its impact on the housing market.
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- Hageman Road construction concerns Bakersfield businesses and residents
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Construction on Hageman Road in Northwest Bakersfield is ongoing through the end of September, with businesses and residents raising concerns about traffic congestion and customer access.
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- Hageman Road Construction Impacts Bakersfield Businesses and Traffic
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Construction on Hageman Road in Bakersfield is raising concerns about traffic congestion among local businesses and residents through the end of September.
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- California Proposal to Expand Civil Legal Aid in Kern County
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- California is considering a proposal to allow trained non-attorneys to provide limited legal help in civil cases to address the shortage of attorneys in Kern County. The county currently has just 0.9 attorneys per 1,000 residents, leading to long waits and unmet legal needs.
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- $1.8M crosswalk safety upgrades coming to Oildale and East Bakersfield neighborhoods
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Bakersfield's Oildale and East Bakersfield neighborhoods will receive $1.8 million in crosswalk safety upgrades aimed at protecting students and pedestrians.
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- SEIU Seeks to Join Lawsuit Over Bakersfield Sewer Rate Hike
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The union SEIU aims to join the lawsuit challenging Bakersfield's controversial sewer rate increases to represent local workers and residents. The court will decide if SEIU can intervene in the ongoing legal battle involving Kern County and the city.
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- 23ABC Evening Weather Update: Cooler Temperatures and Tropical Storm Watch
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- 23ABC provides the evening weather update for Kern County, California with cooler temperatures expected and monitoring of Tropical Storm Marie off the coast of Mexico, which could bring rain chances to the area later this weekend.
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- Driver jailed after clocking 109 mph in a 75 mph zone
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- REALITY SPEED CHECK: This officer explains why a lead foot could put you behind bars
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- Join the Annual If You Give a Child a Book Campaign
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- 📚 A book can change a child's future.
Join the annual If You Give a Child a Book campaign and help provide free books to children in our community. Together, we can inspire a love of reading that lasts a lifetime. ❤️📖
Donate at Turnto23.com/giveabook or text IMAGINE to 50155.
#IfYouGiveAChildABook #23ABC #LiteracyMatters #ReadingIsFun #BookDonation #CommunitySupport #KidsReading
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- 23ABC Morning Weather Update: Cooler September Start in Kern County
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Kern County starts September with below-average temperatures and mostly clear skies. A chance of rain may arrive by the weekend due to tropical moisture.
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- Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eggs Now in 17 States
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A Salmonella outbreak connected to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services is under investigation in 17 states, including California. Authorities report 98 infections and 26 hospitalizations so far.
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- Bakersfield City Council: 4 Seats Up for November Election
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Four Bakersfield City Council seats are on the ballot this November with a mix of incumbents and challengers competing for leadership.
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- Clinica Sierra Vista Sued Over Financial Issues and Retaliation
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Two lawsuits allege Clinica Sierra Vista engaged in financial irregularities and retaliated against employees who spoke up, while the organization prepares to open a new clinic in East Bakersfield.
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- Bakersfield Council Debates $500K Cleanup for Illegal Dumping Site
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Bakersfield city council reviews a $500,000 proposal to clean up a southeast property plagued by illegal dumping and unhoused encampments. The plan involves city investment with hopes to recover costs through tax liens.
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- Cooler Weather and Tropical Moisture Possible in Kern County This Week
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Kern County is experiencing much cooler temperatures this week with highs in the 70s and 80s. Forecasters are monitoring a tropical system off Mexico that could bring moisture to California late in the weekend.
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- Tupac Shakur Trial Enters Closing Arguments
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Closing arguments began in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who faces a murder charge in connection with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
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- U.S. veteran pardon after self deportation
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The veteran, a recipient of a Purple Heart, had 2 convictions erased.
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- Nepal Floods: Rescue Efforts Continue Amid Rising Toll
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Rescue teams from Nepal, South Korea, China, and India are working to reach people trapped in hydroelectric power plants.
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- BBB Warns About Rising GLP-1 Weight Loss Scams
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Better Business Bureau warns Bakersfield viewers about scams involving GLP-1 weight loss drugs that use fake ads, compounded medication sellers, and AI endorsements.
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- 23ABC Bakersfield Weather Update: Cooler August Ends
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- 23ABC provides the latest weather update for Bakersfield and Kern County, forecasting mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures to start the week, with a possible rain chance by the weekend.
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- League of Dreams Tips Off 2026 Basketball Season with More Than 140 Athletes, New Mascot.
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The League of Dreams kicked off its 2026 basketball season featuring over 140 athletes and introduced a new mascot. Cal State Bakersfield women's basketball team made a special appearance at the event.
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- Nova Sorella hosts resource fair in Bakersfield to honor founder's son
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Nova Sorella hosted a resource fair in Bakersfield to honor the birthday of founder PJ Jones' son, Ty Junior Jones, who was killed by gun violence, aiming to provide support and resources to the local community.
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- Fans return to football after Independence High School shooting
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Varsity football returned Friday following the deadly shooting outside an Independence High School game. Fans share how they felt going back with new security measures in place.
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- Bakersfield College Automation Program Celebrates 10 Years
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Bakersfield College's industrial automation program is celebrating 10 years with record enrollment and a 98% job placement rate for graduates. Learn about the program's growth and future plans.
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- CSUB Names Ray Alvarado New Women's Basketball Head Coach
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- CSUB introduced Ray Alvarado as the new head coach for the women's basketball team, bringing nearly 30 years of coaching experience and a focus on building local talent.
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- Kern County High Schools Implement New Safety Measures for Football Season
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- High schools across Kern County are introducing new safety protocols at football games following a deadly shooting at Independence High School earlier this month. Districts including McFarland Unified and Wasco Union are collaborating on enhanced event security measures.
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- 23ABC Evening Weather Update: Cooling Trend Arrives in Kern County
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A cooling trend is arriving in Kern County, with a stronger upper-level trough expected to drive temperatures significantly lower next week.
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- Renegades carry 100 years of championship pride into Saturday
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- The Renegades carry more than 100 years of championship history into Saturday's game. Hear from players and coaches.
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- 23ABC Morning Weather Update: August 28, 2026 - Hot Friday Ahead
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- 23ABC provides the Friday morning weather forecast for Bakersfield, CA, highlighting hot temperatures today with highs near 97 degrees. The forecast shows a cooling trend starting mid-next week with temperatures dropping below average.
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- Bakersfield Police Investigative Divisions Moving to Bank of America Building
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Bakersfield Police Department will relocate investigative divisions to the Bank of America building following a $12.1 million renovation to support department growth and downtown revitalization.
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- Kern County kids brighten shelter animals' days with reading program
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Kern County children participate in the 'Tales for Tails' summer program, reading to shelter animals to improve their reading skills and brighten pets' days.
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- KHSD enacts new stadium security after deadly Independence shooting
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Kern High School District has introduced new stadium security rules after a fatal shooting at an Independence High School football game.
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- Planned Shafter development conflicts with California High Speed Rail route
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- A planned housing development in Shafter, California, is moving forward despite conflicting with California's High Speed Rail alignment, which has already received environmental clearance.
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- Evening Weather Update for Bakersfield: August 27, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- This evening's weather update for Kern County, California, discusses a surge of tropical moisture bringing clouds and some showers, followed by a return to near-normal temperatures before a cooling pattern arrives mid-next week, with temperatures in mountain areas potentially dropping into the 70s.
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- 152 Flags Honor Lives Lost to Fentanyl in Kern County
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- At Jastro Park, 152 flags honor lives lost to fentanyl overdoses, providing a space for remembrance and lifesaving resources.
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- Army Ranger Turned Monster Truck Driver Shares Inspiring Journey
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- This segment is sponsored by Bakersfield Mazda.
Mike Hart visited with Joe 'Ranger' Cypher, an Army Ranger turned monster truck driver. A dream he realized only due to his military training! He is our Veteran's Voice
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- 23ABC Morning Weather Update Aug 27, 2026: Light Rain Chance in Kern County
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 23ABC brings the morning weather update for Kern County, California, with a warm day ahead, some cloud cover, and a slight chance of light showers, especially near the South Mountains.
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- Kern County Fights to Stop Golden Mussel Spread
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Kern County water agencies are taking early steps to prevent golden mussels from threatening the region's water supply and agriculture.
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- Big Brothers Big Sisters expands to Kern County
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California expands its mentorship program to serve youth in Kern County, seeking new mentors.
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- 15-year-old charged in fatal Bakersfield football game shooting
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A 15-year-old in Bakersfield is charged with premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a shooting at a local high school football game that left a 17-year-old dead.
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- Sheriff Donny Youngblood Announces Retirement After Nearly 20 Years
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced his retirement effective January 2027, reflecting on nearly 20 years as the county's top law enforcement officer.
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- Garces Memorial Implements New Safety Measures for Friday Football Game
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Garces Memorial is adding security screenings, more personnel, and clear-bag guidelines for Friday's football game following a deadly shooting at another high school. The school will also have law enforcement support on hand as appropriate to help provide a safe environment for attendees.
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- Evening weather update: Clouds and light showers expected in Kern County
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A surge of tropical moisture will bring mostly cloudy skies to Kern County, with a very slight chance of a few light raindrops. Cooler temperatures are expected in the coming days.
