Charr Davenport

Traffic calming measures will be installed in East Bakersfield. Constriction crews install various traffic calming measures on Beale Avenue at the intersections with Monterey Street and Niles Street.

Central Valley water districts are working to achieve a more holistic approach for San Joaquin River fisheries through voluntary agreements while also pursuing court challenges to a state plan.

The Kern County Fire Department completed its efforts to put out a vegetation fire that sparked near Caliente. The Caliente Fire began about a mile south of Highway 58 and east of Bealeville Road.

Health officials report that there have been four confirmed cases of the virus in Kern County. 124 people have caught West Nile in California this year, with six dying from complications of the virus.

The scholarship application window for Bakersfield College will open. BC students will be able to apply for scholarships through Thurs, Feb 1. Students can apply for over 300 different opportunities.

"Texican rock n' roll" band Los Lonely Boys will perform at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. Los Lonely Boys is a Tex-Mex and Tejano-influenced blues-rock band from San Angelo, Texas.

Kern County Public Works will hold a collection event for Taft residents who need to drop off some bulky waste. The Bulky Waste Collection Event will allow residents to drop off large items.

Bakersfield College students and staff celebrated the opening of a new multi-use Learning Resource Center in Delano on Tuesday, Sept 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the BC Delano campus.

It is that time of year, once again! 12 days of great food and a variety of fun activities are awaiting at the Kern County Fair. The fair will feature food, rides, games, and many musical acts.

Rapper Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, has been transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano. His real name is Daystar Peterson.