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Arvin High School staff members make history with 2026 Yale Educator Award wins
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (405+ words) Arvin and Lamont Neighborhood Reporter Two staff members from Arvin High School are recipients of the 2026 Yale Educator Award — a first for the school. Math teacher Matthew Regpala and counselor Gerardo Guzman were both nominated by Yaquelin Acosta, a freshman…...
Over 1,500 people participate in the annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk in Bakersfield
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (31+ words) 23ABC News Bakersfield Over 1,500 people participate in the annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk in Bakersfield...
Bakersfield College honors first responders and military on Heroes Night football game
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (343+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield College Renegades take on rival Ventura Saturday night under the lights at Memorial Stadium, but this matchup carries greater significance than a typical football game. The college is hosting Heroes Night, honoring first responders and…...
Bakersfield police captain Ted King appointed as new assistant chief of department
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (240+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is preparing to welcome a new assistant chief. Capt. Ted King, a Bakersfield native with more than 22 years of service, is set to officially take on the role Sept. 21. "I'm super grateful. I…...
Former Kern County supervisor Zach Scrivner found in compliance at diversion hearing
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (27+ words) 23ABC News Bakersfield Former Kern County supervisor Zach Scrivner found in compliance at diversion hearing...
Former Kern County supervisor Zach Scrivner remains in compliance with mental health diversion program
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (264+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Former Kern County Supervisor Zach Scrivner appeared in court Thursday for his seventh diversion hearing, as community members gathered outside to demand accountability in the high-profile case. Inside the Kern County Superior Court Metro Justice Building, Judge…...
9/11 preview in Bakersfield
4+ day, 28+ min ago (13+ words) 23ABC News Bakersfield 9/11 preview in Bakersfield...
Bakersfield marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony at Fire Station 15
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (395+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A remembrance ceremony honoring the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks will be held at Fire Station 15 in southwest Bakersfield on Friday. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is centered around first responders. School tours of the memorial…...
Protests grow against Sevita Health, Loyd's Liberty Homes as records confirm staffing violation
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (763+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — What began with former caregivers speaking out about conditions inside one Bakersfield group home is growing, as more former employees and families come forward with concerns tied to other homes. Documents obtained by 23ABC show at least one…...
Protest grows over Bakersfield group home concerns as records confirm staffing violation
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (27+ words) 23ABC News Bakersfield Protest grows over Bakersfield group home concerns as records confirm staffing violation...