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Pavement project brings overnight closures to Truxtun Avenue through Sept. 20

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A pavement rehabilitation project is slated to bring nighttime closures to Truxtun Avenue between Coffee Road and Bahamas Drive through Sept. 20.


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 2:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
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Woman dies in Maricopa collision

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A woman died at 4 p.m. Friday when the vehicle she was riding in collided with another vehicle. 


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 2:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

East Bakersfield's College Avenue to see construction through January

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Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 2:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Elaina's Experiments: The Pill Bug


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Free Summer Screening, backpack giveaway at the Fox Theater


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

The Mission at Kern County needs men's shoes


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Street vendor ordinance to be discussed at Board of Supervisors


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Sewer rate legal battle


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

County to update street vending regulations; background checks for sidewalk vendors waived

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Street vending regulations are set to get an update Tuesday as Kern County looks to bring its own rules in line with state and local changes. 


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Woman rescued from Kern River with help of air crew

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A woman who'd been swept downstream in the Kern River was rescued Saturday with the help of park rangers, deputies and a helicopter from the Kern County Sheriff's Office. 


Posted: Monday Jul-27-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian