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National weightlifting competition for Kern County athletes


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17
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Swim and dive head coach joins CSUB Hall of Fame


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Sheriff Donny Youngblood on escaped inmates, May's call count, Kern River dangers


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Missing pets spike leading up to Fourth of July


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

LOIS HENRY: Bakersfield to keep Kern River flowing through end of July

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Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 10:50 AM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Just Swing It opens at The Marketplace


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

BPD asking for videos taken of Panorama Dr shooting


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Morning Minute: A suspect in a stolen ambulance leads law enforcement on a chase through Kern County

In your Thursday Morning Minute: A suspect in a stolen ambulance leads law enforcement on a chase through Kern County, doctors urge men to focus on their health, and the Bakersfield community celebrates Pride Month.


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 8:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

23ABC Morning Weather Update June 18, 2026

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Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.


Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 7:14 AM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

From Tropical Storm Arthur, To Midwestern Tornadoes & Another Small Earthquake Swarm in Kern County

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Posted: Thursday Jun-18-2026 12:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News