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Wag Wednesday: Meet Marley from Marley's Mutts!
Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Marley! He is around 7 years old, and he is available for adoption from Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue.
KERO 23ABC · Jul 1
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Bakersfield residents raise health, visibility concerns over proposed 150-foot radio tower near school - 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jul 1
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Westchester's 4th of July parade canceled over permit costs; celebration moves to Jastro Park
KERO 23ABC · Jul 1
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CHP Bakersfield Office to host 'Age Well, Drive Smart' course for senior drivers
KGET 17 News · Jun 30
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Edwards Air Force Base holds memorial for 8 killed in June 15 B-52 crash
Edwards AFB held a memorial Monday for the 8 people killed in the June 15 B-52 crash, honoring the crew of Torch 11.
KERO Kern County · Jun 30
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Venezuelan native collects donations in Bakersfield to send back home
Ten years after leaving Venezuela for the United States, Bakersfield resident Sasha Wrist says her heart has never left home.
KERO Kern County · Jun 30
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Proposed 150-foot radio tower in SW Bakersfield sparks debate over safety and location
Bakersfield weighs a 150-foot radio tower near a school, with residents citing health risks and officials pointing to emergency needs.
KERO Kern County · Jun 29
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Proposed 150-foot radio tower in SW Bakersfield sparks debate over safety and location - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Proposed 150-foot radio tower in SW Bakersfield sparks debate over safety and location 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 29
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Bakersfield residents anxious after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Bakersfield residents with ties to Venezuela describe hours of anxiety trying to reach loved ones after two deadly earthquakes struck.
KERO Kern County · Jun 28
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17 News investigates alleged Bakersfield catnapping during Amazon delivery
A Bakersfield homeowner and former delivery driver are now at odds over who the cat belongs to.
KGET 17 News · Jun 20
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'This is American history': Bakersfield NAACP hosts Juneteenth celebration
Hundreds of Juneteenth celebrations are happening all across the U.S. including in Kern County.
KGET 17 News · Jun 20
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Kern County Animal Services expanding program aiming to help residents pay for vet emergencies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County Animal Services is expanding its emergency veterinary assistance program to help pet owners facing the high cost of emergency care and financial hardship. To do so, the county animal service is expanding the LOVE Project, which stands for "Lifesaving Outreach for Veterinary Emergencies." "For many families, a sudden veterinary [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 19
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Kern County Animal Services expanding program aiming to help residents pay for vet emergencies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County Animal Services is expanding its emergency veterinary assistance program to help pet owners facing the high cost of emergency care and financial hardship. To do so, the county animal service is expanding the LOVE Project, which stands for "Lifesaving Outreach for Veterinary Emergencies." "For many families, a sudden veterinary [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 19
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Rock Church to give away food Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Rock Church is set to host an outdoor food giveaway Saturday. The giveaway will take place at the church located at 1400 Norris Rd. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Those attending must provide identification, according to organizers. The event is first come, first served.
KGET 17 News · Jun 19
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OneLegacy opens new regional office in Bakersfield
OneLegacy celebrated the opening of its new Bakersfield regional office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing together community leaders, donor families and transplant recipients.
KERO 23ABC · Jun 19
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GET Bus to extend Toucan Trolley service for 6 additional months
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Board of Directors with the Golden Empire Transit has approved an extension of the Toucan Trolley pilot program. Initially launched in January 2026, the Toucan Trolley pilot program will now have service for another six months. The Toucan Trolley program -- which is a branch of the city's GET Bus [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 19