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5 days ago · The driver in the fatal crash at the intersection at Ming Avenue and Westholme Boulevard that killed one person and injured three on New Year's Day said the crash was caused by one of the ...
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2 days ago · An image depicting a touching moment between mother and newborn won a recent photo contest. Of course, since the competition was run by the California Farm Bureau, the mama in question is a dairy cow.
High winds to pose danger through Wednesday | News - bakersfield.com
20 hours ago · Hundreds of Kern County residents are without power and thousands more are under consideration for shutoffs as strong winds expected through Wednesday increase danger from wildfires.
Vacancies rise in Bakersfield rental market
3 days ago · Tenants kept the upper hand last year as Bakersfield's overall apartment vacancy rate jumped a full percentage point in the fourth quarter of 2024 to reach 3.6% — the highest
Construction begins on $220 million plastics, metal recycling …
3 days ago · Construction has begun on a $220 million, state-of-the-art recycling facility in Lost Hills that will extract a variety of plastics and metals from 2,000 tons per day of waste material
Bakersfield looks to next phase of homeless response
Aug 31, 2024 · The city of Bakersfield is moving into the next phase of its response to the homelessness crisis, focusing more on the creation of affordable housing and increased outreach.
New retail centers planned across Bakersfield
Jul 18, 2024 · New shopping centers are moving forward in all four quadrants of Bakersfield in the latest sign that job creation and housing development are driving retail investment across the city.
Kick off 2025 with art at First Friday - bakersfield.com
Jan 1, 2025 · The first First Friday of 2025 will offer art lovers a chance to enjoy new shows and catch those set to close.
Goh sworn in for third term as Bakersfield mayor
Jan 7, 2025 · Mayor Karen Goh takes the oath of office at an installation ceremony Monday night. Goh was sworn in for her third term as mayor by City Clerk Julie Drimakis while Goh's niece, Annalise Payne ...