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KCFD investigating structure fire that destroyed 2 trailers in …
12 hours ago · A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Mojave Slopes until 10 p.m. Wind gusts are expected to reach 60 mph at times, however not at all locations, along the Slopes.. The department used a dozer to help extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported. Kern County fire investigators were requested to report to the scene, but officials did not give a reason why.
Big rig driver dies after crashing into California Aqueduct ... - KGET …
4 days ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The driver of a big rig was found dead after crashing into the California Aqueduct, the truck becoming almost completely submerged, according to the Fort Tejon Area Office of the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. Sunday when the big rig, traveling north on Interstate 5, veered to […]
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Kern County, Bakersfield fire departments put out structure fire on ...
Oct 6, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department responded to a reinforced commercial structure fire in east Bakersfield Saturday morning. A commercial fire in t…
Parts of Kern County see record rainfall, CHP urges safe driving
Nov 27, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tuesday saw quite the wet start in Bakersfield and parts of Kern County. “Yes, this morning was a very busy time for us and emergency personnel,” said Jorge Toro with CHP. “We saw a lot of vehicles spinouts, so the number one thing that causes that is of course ...
Bakersfield Weather Forecast Dec. 26 - KGET 17
1 day ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — We will see a mix of sun and partly cloudy skies with a light breeze today. Mountain communities will see mostly sunny skies with wind gusts up to 35 mph. A system from northern California is expected to roll into our area Friday. But it’s not expected to bring any rain […]
Newsom visits Kern County, continues statewide tour of job …
Nov 26, 2024 · “Fifty-two community meetings went into [Kern County’s] plan, 840 people participated.” Post-election, the tour is also part of Newsom’s travels to visit counties that voted for Donald Trump due to frustrations over the economy.