Makayla Hewerdine
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BPD urges safety this summer with pool tips
The Bakersfield Police Department reminds the public to be safe this summer, especially by the pool. → Read More
After School Program positions open in county Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County are looking to hire Activity Leaders for After School Programs. → Read More
Governor Newsom expected to announce "major" new vaccination efforts
(KERO) — Governor Gavin Newsom expected to announce "major" new state efforts in the push to get residents vaccinated. The announcement is planned for Wednesday at 2 p.m. 23abc will stream the press conference on the 23abc Facebook page. → Read More
5th annual Kern County Water Summit going virtual
The Water Association of Kern County is holding a virtual Summit Tuesday to talk about critical water issues impacting the community. → Read More
New Kern County Farm Bureau Executive Director Announced
The Kern County Farm Bureau has announced Romeo Agbalog as the organization's new Executive Director. → Read More
Superintendent Announces Kern County's Teachers Of The Year
Kern County Superintendent announces county's teachers of the year. → Read More
BPD is asking for the community's help in finding an at-risk missing person
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in finding Justin Daniel Root, an at-risk missing person. → Read More
Ultimate Halloween candy ranking
Most popular and wanted candy in the neighborhood for Halloween. → Read More
Socks for a Cause, Junior League of Bakersfield fundraiser
The Junior League of Bakersfield is holding its "Socks for a Cause" fundraiser. → Read More
Senator Kamala Harris' campaign travels halted after two associated test positive
Senator Kamala Harris' travels have been canceled through Monday after 2 people associated with her campaign have contracted the coronavirus. → Read More
Virginia voter registration has been extended
Virginia voter registration has been extended. → Read More
BPD receives $400,000 in traffic grant money
The Bakersfield Police Department received two grants to help keep city streets safe. → Read More
Teen Challenge annual BBQ and Special Fundraiser curbside
Teen Challenge is having their annual BBQ and Special Fundraiser curbside this year on Friday and Saturday. → Read More
BPD: Animal control vaccination clinic on for Oct. 10
The Bakersfield Police Department is holding the City of Bakersfield Animal Control vaccine clinic on October 10. → Read More
Murray Pumpkin Patch now open
The Murray Family Farms Pumpkin Patch is now open. → Read More
Official report detailing officer involved shooting in Oildale released
The official report of what happened during the officer involved shooting with Ricardo Enrique Usher has been released. → Read More
Bitcoin Man of Bakersfield announces second scavenger Bitcoin hunt this weekend
The anonymous Bitcoin Man of Bakersfield is holding yet another scavenger hunt for Bitcoin cash prizes this weekend. → Read More
Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions pharmacies offering at-home COVID-19 test kits in Southern California
Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions pharmacies in the Southern California market are now offering at-home COVID-19 test kits. → Read More
House passes COVID-19 stimulus bill
The House passed a $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus relief bill late Thursday evening. The final vote tally was 214-207. 18 Democrats voted no on the bill, and Tthe Republican-led Senate is not expected to take up the measure. A bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill is still possibl, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are still having discussions. → Read More
Gov. Newsom grants a one-year extension for newspapers to comply with new gig-worker law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill co-authored by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that grants a one-year extension for newspapers to comply with the state's new gig-worker law. → Read More