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Downtown Bakersfield city buildings on lockdown amid nearby incident City Hall North, City Hall South, the Development Services Building, and Police Headquarters are closed until further notice. Prev Next Posted 2 minutes ago BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Several city buildings in downtown Bakersfield are on lockdown as officials respond to an ongoing incident at a nearby private property. City Hall North and City Hall South are currently closed to the public. The Development Services Building and Police Headquarters are also locked down. Officials say the closures are a precaution. The public cannot enter any of the affected properties at this time. The buildings will remain closed until further notice. This is a developing story. 23ABC will provide updates as more information becomes available. Skip Ad Continue watching after the ad This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime Anywhere Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube Bakersfield CA Weather Enter zip code to change location

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A new juniors chess club has launched in Port St. Lucie, inspired by a young boy who wanted to share his love of the game with his community.

A man died after a pickup truck left the roadway and struck him near California and Union avenues in Bakersfield.

Prev Next Posted 5 minutes ago LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KERO) — Search crews are looking for a man swept away in the Kern River near Lake Isabella. The Kern County Sheriff's Office launched a massive search operation after deputies responded to reports of the river carrying a person away. Multiple agencies and specialized rescue teams are assisting in what officials describe as an exhaustive search. Crews are using boats to search the water while also flying drones and helicopters over the area. Skip Ad Continue watching after the ad Authorities have not identified the man and do not know how he ended up in the water. The search and rescue team remains actively engaged. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime Anywhere Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube

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A 2023 Martin County study on Treasure Coast Square Mall redevelopment has sparked debate, but Simon says no large-scale changes are planned.

Prev Next Posted 2 minutes ago KEEN, Calif. (KERO) — The Wyly Fire, a vegetation fire burning near Keene off Highway 58, has grown to 100 acres and could reach 1,000 acres, according to Cal Fire. Evacuation orders have been issued for Zones KRN-100 and KRN-455. An evacuation warning has been issued for Zone KRN-419, according to the Genasys Evacuation Map The fire broke out around 2:52 p.m. Flames are spreading quickly to the north. Structures may be threatened in the next couple of hours. A road closure has been requested for Bealville Road from Highway 58 North. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime Anywhere Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube

Prev Next Posted 12 minutes ago BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A man is dead after a wrong-way crash on 24th Street in Bakersfield early Saturday morning. Police say the man was driving east in the westbound lanes of 24th Street at a high rate of speed with his headlights off when he crashed head-on into another vehicle. The wrong-way driver died at a local hospital. The other driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Investigators believe the wrong-way driver was impaired at the time of the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111. This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime Anywhere Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube