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Teen summer jobs are getting harder to find, but some companies are stepping in
Teen summer jobs could hit a record low in 2026. Here's what's behind the decline and how some cities are helping.
KERO 23ABC
Politics
United States Travel Future Transforms as California High-Speed Rail 2026 Plan Sparks Big Funding and Route Debate - Travel And Tour World
United States Travel Future Transforms as California High-Speed Rail 2026 Plan Sparks Big Funding and Route Debate Travel And Tour World
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
Crime
Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels arrested on suspicion of DUI
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Ed Jagels, the top law enforcement officer in Kern County for nearly three decades until his retirement in 2010, was arrested Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. Jagels, 77, was arrested at about 4:35 p.m. in the 6000 block of Stockdale Highway, according to a police spokesperson. [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 2
Business
Bakersfield's home market remains stable; AI sees more of same, for now - The Bakersfield Californian
Bakersfield's home market remains stable; AI sees more of same, for now The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
Local
Local News
Local
Presenting 50 local youth with World Cup tickets, CRC's CEO urges kids to dream big - The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Kern oil · Jun 2
Local
How Doulas Are Supporting Black Mothers in Bakersfield, Where the System Falls Short - BlackPressUSA
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
Local
CalFresh community engagement requirements kick in, worrying some advocates - The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 1
Local
National Forest Service launching new app, detailing Central Valley, nationwide state parks
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
Politics
Politics & Government
Politics
United States Travel Future Transforms as California High-Speed Rail 2026 Plan Sparks Big Funding and Route Debate - Travel And Tour World
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
Politics
Kern County In Depth: May 31, 2026
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
Politics
What if there was no California Air Resources Board? - KMPH
GNews — SJV air quality · May 30
Politics
Bill aiming to protect Central Valley taxpayers passes State Senate, heads to Assembly
KGET 17 News · May 29
Sports
Sports
Sports
South of the Tracks Youth Softball League celebrates 35 years serving southeast Bakersfield - 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield opinion · May 31
Sports
Athletics get wrong end of an apparent ABS mistake against the Yankees
KGET Sports · May 31
Sports
Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance
KGET Sports · May 28
Sports
Kyle Busch had pneumonia for 'days to weeks,' according to his death certificate
KGET Sports · May 28
Business
Business
Business
Teen summer jobs are getting harder to find, but some companies are stepping in
KERO 23ABC · Jun 2
Business
Bakersfield's home market remains stable; AI sees more of same, for now - The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
Business
He grew up studying insects, and built a business that allowed millions to share his passion - The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Bakersfield business · May 29
Business
This overlooked California city lets you cover rent, groceries, and utilities for around $2,000 a month - Fast Food Club
GNews — Bakersfield arts · May 29
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