Cooper the Pilot flies above the rest and inspires others to join her
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Dolores Huerta Foundation Being Sued For Alleged Labor Violations
The recent scandal reported by the New York Times (NYT) regarding allegations of sexual abuse by the late labor leader Cesar Chavez has overshadowed news regarding a lawsuit against the Dolores Huerta Foundation. The namesake of the nonprofit, Dolores Huerta, worked alongside Chavez for decades as the co-founder of...
Bakersfield police investigate death of woman found with severe injuries
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who was found with severe injuries in east Bakersfield. According to BPD, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 7000 block of College Avenue at 9:47 p.m. Officers arrived to find a woman with severe injuries....
Murder investigation underway after a woman dies in Bakersfield
A murder investigation is underway in Bakersfield after a woman died from severe injuries following a reported assault at Shadow Ridge Apartments.
Kern County Grand Jury criticizes inspection of mobile food vendors
A grand jury report pointed toward issues with Kern County's inspection of mobile food vendors, a lack of staff to inspect vendors, and the health department’s online portal.
Felony arrest warrant issued for Long Beach pastor
He was previously convicted of stealing from a disabled veteran. Now he’s accused of forgery. The post Felony arrest warrant issued for Long Beach pastor appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Deputies seek help finding missing 63-year-old man, last seen by family on March 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a 63-year-old man last seen by family on March 16, 2026. Stanley Eugene Rutter is described as 5'7" tall, 131 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. Rutter suffers from mental health issues.
‘It’s fundamentally unfair’: Proposed Kern County sewer rate increase public hearing rejected after split...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Divided opinions on the Kern County Board of Supervisors resulted in the possibility of a public hearing on proposed sewer rate hikes in parts of west Bakersfield getting cut short. Kern County officials were proposing following the city of Bakersfield’s proposed five-year sewer rate...
Temperatures stay above average through the weekend
Good morning and happy Tuesday, Kern County. Our forecast is steady this week as we stay well above seasonal average. Bakersfield will be consistently in the 80s for afternoon highs, though morning temperatures will be comfortable in the low-60s. Mountain towns will be in the 70s this week, and the...
Mailing error prompts a second hearing for Bakersfield sewer rates
Bakersfield is adding a second public hearing for proposed sewer rate increases after a mailing error caused 30% of residents to miss their notices.
