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Presenting 50 local youth with World Cup tickets, CRC's CEO urges kids to dream big - The Bakersfield Californian
Presenting 50 local youth with World Cup tickets, CRC's CEO urges kids to dream big The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Kern oil · Jun 2
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How Doulas Are Supporting Black Mothers in Bakersfield, Where the System Falls Short - BlackPressUSA
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
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CalFresh community engagement requirements kick in, worrying some advocates - The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 1
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National Forest Service launching new app, detailing Central Valley, nationwide state parks
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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Expansion efforts underway to modernize a city water purification plant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A new project is underway that will expand and modernize the facilities at the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant in Bakersfield. The project -- which has been funded by federal money secured by Congressman Vince Fong -- will help equip the laboratories to further monitor drinking water, regulatory compliance testing [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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United States to Transform Downtown Bakersfield as Eye Street Project Shapes Visitor Routes, Cultural Discovery and Urban Travel Access: All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World
United States to Transform Downtown Bakersfield as Eye Street Project Shapes Visitor Routes, Cultural Discovery and Urban Travel Access: All You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
GNews — Bakersfield arts · Jun 1
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Kern County Library offers free lunches for kids, teens throughout summer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Library announced its 12th year of “Lunch at the Library,” offering free lunches and activities for children at libraries across the county during summer break. The program aims to provide healthy meals for kids and teens during the summer months, according to library officials. All children between the [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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Kern County to host 2 June tire drop-off events
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County Public Works has partnered with CalRecycle to host a tire drop-off event. At the event, Kern County residents will be able to drop-off their old tires for free, to help dispose of them properly. The county will host two events in June, one at the Mojave-Rosamond Landfill, located at [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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Lane, ramp closures to impact Highway 58 Monday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Department of Transportation has announced that a lane and a ramp will be closed on Highway 58 for guardrail repairs. The construction will be underway and the closures will be in effect throughout most of Monday, June 1, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Caltrans said the third lane on [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 1
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Eastbound Highway 58 right lane closes Monday for guardrail repairs in Bakersfield - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Eastbound Highway 58 right lane closes Monday for guardrail repairs in Bakersfield 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield opinion · Jun 1
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Where is Junie? Search continues for cat gone missing amid Amazon delivery
It's been more than two weeks since a family cat in West Bakersfield was allegedly stolen from their front porch by a person delivering an Amazon package.
KGET 17 News · May 30
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Give the man a grave marker, supporters say: Bakersfield's first Black valedictorian is anonymous at Union Cemetery
He was a businessman, a model citizen and Bakersfield High School’s first African American valedictorian. And how do we remember Henry Edward Simpson today? The answer: Not very well.
KGET 17 News · May 30
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Bakersfield moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Bakersfield moms create hiking group to get kids outdoors and build friendships 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield opinion · May 29
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New CalFresh work rules set to impact thousands across Kern County on June 1st - 23ABC News Bakersfield
New CalFresh work rules set to impact thousands across Kern County on June 1st 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Kern jobs · May 29
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Patrick’s Pantry to host food, blood donation drive June 3 at Compassion Corner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Patrick’s Pantry is set to host a food and blood donation drive Wednesday at Compassion Corner to help families in need. The drive is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 3 at 22nd and L streets across from KGET studios. Members of the community are encouraged to donate non-perishable [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Kern County to host additional hazardous waste drop-off events in June
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County Public Works will be hosting additional hazardous waste collection events upcoming in June. The events will include drop-off times on June 5 and 6 at the Tehachapi Transfer Station, located at 12001 Tehachapi Blvd., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The third event will be held at the Lebec [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Bakersfield City Council postpones construction contract approval for H Street improvement project
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield City Council unanimously voted to postpone its consideration of a construction contract for the H Street Corridor Improvement Project to first hear from business owners and residents in the area. The proposed contract is with Griffith Company in the amount of $14,372,735. The construction would cover H Street from [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Good luck, Trip: Head of KGET's Eye Street Productions hangs 'em up after 40 years
“He is the unsung hero of KGET and all of our stations.”
KGET 17 News · May 28
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City to host Antongiovanni Park groundbreaking May 30
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The city of Bakersfield is set to host a groundbreaking event for a new park coming to the southwest side of the city. The Antongiovanni Park groundbreaking event will include Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur, who is currently running for State Senate's 16th District. The groundbreaking will take place on Saturday, [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Tehachapi hosting third of six blood drive events
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The City of Tehachapi and its community partners is hosting the third of six blood drives this year. The city, in tandem with the Tehachapi Vineyard Church and the Houchin Community Blood Bank, is hosting all six of blood drives at the Vineyard Church, located at 502 E. Pinon St. Besides [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27
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Wag Wednesday: Meet Elsa from OceanRay Rescue!
Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Elsa! She is available for adoption from OceanRay Rescue, and you can meet her in person at an adoption event this weekend!
KERO 23ABC · May 27