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BLM releases environmental review, keeps current policies on drilling
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (313+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Kern County's long-standing role in California's oil industry is set to continue on federal land after a new federal report concluded future oil and gas development can move forward under the current land-use plan. The Bureau…...
Vance gives update on fraud investigations, warns more people will be prosecuted
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (25+ words) KBAK Vance gives update on fraud investigations, warns more people will be prosecuted...
Rubio meets with NATO allies amid strains over Iran and US troop plans
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (27+ words) KBAK Rubio meets with NATO allies amid strains over Iran and US troop plans...
Kern River fatality sign updated to 348, 6 new deaths this past year
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (14+ words) KBAK...
Amtrack helps travelers save as gas prices rise
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (80+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The busy summer travel season is kicking off and for many, high gas prices are causing some concern. Amtrack is reminding travelers that it can be easy to get away and avoid the high costs…...
Highway Patrol to start Memorial Day weekend enforcement period
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (81+ words) KBAK Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) " The California Highway Patrol said it is launching its annual Holiday Enforcement Period on Friday, May 22. Officers will be on patrol statewide starting at 6 p. m. and lasting until Monday, May 25th at 11: 59 p. m. They will be on the lookout…...
City joins regional effort to stop invasive golden mussels in local campaign
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (137+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The City of Bakersfield announced that its Water Resources Department has joined with other local water agencies to help prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels. Officials ask residents who own boats to remember "The…...
Newsom urges Californians to skip Chevron over Memorial Day, cites 60-80 cent markup
18+ hour, 31+ min ago (427+ words) by SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press "Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same state standards to keep your engine running clean," Newsom's office posted Thursday on X. "Big Oil is already…...
'No call or patient too small!': KCFD trainee rescues seven ducklings from storm drain
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (72+ words) KBAK 'No call or patient too small!': KCFD trainee rescues seven ducklings from storm drain BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The Kern County Fire Department said their trainee rescued seven ducklings from a storm drain. The trainee was from Station 42 on…...
Public safety forum tackles property crime, homelessness and when to call police
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (390+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Community leaders and law enforcement officials met with residents during a public safety forum focused on property crime, homelessness and when to call authorities, as agencies emphasized the importance of reporting…...