Charr Davenport
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Residents of Wofford Heights ordered to evacuate due to 'highly likely' landslide
An evacuation shelter has been set up at Kern Valley High School in Lake Isabella. Meanwhile, Animal Services has offered to provide emergency shelter for pets. → Read More
City of Bakersfield prepares application project for Transformative Climate Community program
The City of Bakersfield is preparing it’s application for this year’s Transformative Climate Community (TCC) program project and asking for input from residents. → Read More
Bakersfield man suing Amazon over firing after parents' deaths
A Bakersfield man is suing Amazon after he was fired over requesting time off after the death of both parents. Scott Brock is suing the company for wrongful termination and retaliation. → Read More
Wind Wolves Nature Preserve to hold 8th annual Spring Nature Festival
Amid a stormy spring season, Wind Wolves Nature Preserve is encouraging residents to take a moment and see what all the moisture means for the land. → Read More
More weather-related road closures in Kern County
Following an atmospheric river that hit California and left many Kern communities flooded, many Kern County roads have been closed. Now even more roads have been closed as another storm is on its way. → Read More
Weather and climate trends worsen allergies for many this season
Millions suffer from seasonal allergies in the United States and according to a new Climate Central report, weather and climate trends are worsening the allergy season. → Read More
Rescheduled Valley Fever Walk to take place on Saturday
Hundreds of people will take a stroll around the Kern County Museum to help in the search for a cure or a vaccine for Valley Fever, should the weather permit. → Read More
Man fatally hit by car in Southwest Bakersfield
A man is dead after being hit by a car in Southwest Bakersfield. According to the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), officers were notified of a man being by a car on Harris Road and Wible Road. → Read More
Family of man who died in Park 20th Apartments explosion sues PG&E, Kern County
The explosion injured multiple apartment residents and killed Cleveland Lee Amos. Other residents have threatened legal action following the explosion. → Read More
Extreme weather continues to close Kern County roads
Following the last set of storms, many Kern County roads have been closed due to flooding. The majority of closures are flood-related. → Read More
Comrades and Canopies hosts 1st jump of year for veterans at Taft Skydive Center
Comrades and Canopies hosted its first jump of the year at the Taft Skydive Center. The nonprofit's goal is to reinvigorate veterans by sending them up 13,000 ft and kicking them out of a plane. → Read More
Arvin man injured following shooting in East Bakersfield, suspect at large
Officials say a 29-year-old man from Arvin was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Kern Medical Center. The KCSO says there were no deaths in this incident. → Read More
Bakersfield Fire Department Water Rescue Team deployed to Merced
In anticipation of severe flooding in Merced County, the Bakersfield Fire Department deployed a six-member Water Rescue Team to the area on Thurs, Mar 9. → Read More
Steve Watkin appointed as Interim President of Bakersfield College
Watkin was hired at Bakersfield College nine years ago by former President Sonya Christian to establish an outreach program. Since then, the school has had a 44 percent increase in student enrollment. → Read More
Lake Oroville rises after California storms
Something positive has come out of all the California storms. The water levels at drought-stricken Lake Oroville, the second biggest reservoir in the state, have started to bounce back. → Read More
Girl Scout pictured on new Girl Scout cookie box
10-year-old Natalie Suarez Filomeno is one of the girls pictured on the boxes for the all-new flavor Raspberry Rally. On eBay, the $5 boxes of Raspberry Rally are selling for $30 and more. → Read More
San Diego police try to sell public on smart streetlights
The city already has over 3,000 of the streetlights up but says they are useless due to a moratorium passed by the previous mayor that requires police to obtain a warrant before downloading footage. → Read More
Governor Gavin Newsom appoints Tehachapi woman as Warden of California City Correctional Facility
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a Tehachapi woman as Warden of the California City Correctional Facility. Leanna Lundy was a Chief Deputy Administrator at the facility in 2021. → Read More
China Peak Mountain Resort receives large amount of snow, hopes to open again
China Peak Mountain Resort is hoping to open soon, but it all depends on Highway 168 and if it will be safe for travelers. There is still a lot of snow to be cleared in the Lakeshore area. → Read More
Bakersfield College to host Will Gadd as 9th speaker in Distinguished Speaker Series
Bakersfield College is expected to host Will Gadd as the ninth speaker of the Distinguished Speaker Series. Gadd has been one of the top adventure sports athletes in the world for more than 30 years. → Read More