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PG&E announces rate increase coming in October - KGET 17
Sep 13, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced customers will see a rate increase beginning in October to help cover costs associated with wildfires and storms. The California utilities commission approved the rate hike Thursday. The average customer can expect to see their bill increase by about $60 per month. PG&E ...
Temperatures in high 70s expected for the first day of the Kern …
Updated: Sep 17, 2024 / 08:55 PM PDT. Clear skies and mild temperatures prevailed on this Tuesday across Kern County. The cooler weather pattern continues until Thursday before a warming trend begins Friday into early next week. For Wednesday, the chance of a high temperature reaching 80 is very likely along with the possibility of light ...
Small aircraft crashes in Bakersfield, pilot survives crash ... - KGET 17
Oct 2, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pilot suffered sever injuries after a surviving a crash into an empty field Wednesday in northwest Bakersfield, officials said. The crash was reported just after 1:45 p.m. in the area of Knudsen Drive and Hageman Road. The plane went down in an area near a training facility on Olive Drive for the Bakersfield and ...
Walmart adds accessible carts to stores in 11 states - KGET 17
Sep 15, 2024 · The company said the carts are part of Walmart’s continuing goal to create an inclusive shopping experience. In 2023, Walmart brought back its sensory-friendly hours.From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily, stores attempted to provide a calmer environment by turning off the radio, setting TV monitors to a still screen, and dimming the lights where possible.
Courtroom assigned for trial of 2 charged in death of Kason Guyton
Sep 10, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two gang members charged with murder in the 2017 shooting death of 5-year-old Kason Guyton will have their trial heard before Judge Charles R. Brehmer in Department 4 of Kern County Superior Court. The case was assigned to Brehmer’s courtroom Tuesday morning. Attorneys will head there Tuesday afternoon to ...
2 people dead, young child left with life-threatening ... - KGET 17
Oct 13, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash involving a patrol vehicle that took place Sunday morning. Police say at 5:40 a.m., officers were traveling westbound on Niles Street when a vehicle traveling northbound on Kern Street struck the ...
Lockdown lifted at McFarland HS after ‘unfounded’ threat
Oct 4, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A reported threat that was later deemed unfounded to McFarland High School prompted a heavy law enforcement response Friday morning. Emergency responders were called to McFarland High School on West Sherwood Avenue at around 11:30 a.m. McFarland Unified School District officials said they learned of …
KCSO Chief Deputy Erik Levig graduates from FBI National Academy
Sep 13, 2024 · SHARE. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy has graduated from session #291 at the Sacramento FBI Field Office on Thursday. Chief Deputy Erik Levig with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has successfully passed and graduated from the FBI National Academy, officials announced Sept. 12.
Bakersfield Weather Forecast Sept. 16 - KGET 17
Sep 16, 2024 · Major weeklong cool down arrives in Kern. Posted: Sep 16, 2024 / 07:27 AM PDT. Updated: Sep 16, 2024 / 07:27 AM PDT. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A big cool down begins Monday for Kern County. We hit 90 on Sunday, today expecting mid 70’s. This trend will continue until the weekend, with a secondary system bringing the chance of some light ...