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Border Patrol conducting operations in Bakersfield area - KGET 17
Jan 9, 2025 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Federal immigration agents will be conducting operations in Bakersfield this week, according to local officials. The Bakersfield Police Department told 17 News on Tuesday that the department was alerted by the Department of Homeland Security that U.S. Customs and ...
‘Targeted enforcement arrests’: Border Patrol breaks ... - KGET 17
Jan 9, 2025 · And on social media, Border Patrol posted they’ve arrested two child rapists on the first day of operations. Another CBP spokesperson told 17 News, “The U.S. Border Patrol conducts targeted enforcement arrests of individuals involved in smuggling throughout our areas of operation as part of our efforts to dismantle transnational criminal organizations.”
Could Bakersfield see wind-driven urban fires like those in LA …
Jan 9, 2025 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Could Bakersfield see a catastrophic urban wildfire, like the devastating ones we’re seeing down south in Los Angeles County? You bet we could. Atop the list of things that tend to make things ripe for wildfire are dry vegetation and high temperatures. But we’re ...
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Construction ongoing: LongHorn Steakhouse is coming 2025
Sep 28, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — It was a job posting for a LongHorn Steakhouse restaurant manager that sounded the alarm the chain with more than 560 locations was replacing the Romano’s Grill on Rosedale Highway.Now, it’s confirmed. LongHorn Steakhouse will be opening in the spring of 2025, but not everyone is stoked for more steak.
Hello 2025: New Year's events in Bakersfield - KGET 17
Dec 31, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Those looking to celebrate 2025 with friends and family in Bakersfield will have plenty of options for entertainment. To see a list of event around the county, look no further. Celebrate New Years Eve with a New Years Eve Party at the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace ...
US CBP issues statement on Bakersfield-Kern County operation
Jan 8, 2025 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Federal immigration officials released a statement over its ongoing operations taking place in Kern County this week. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said Wednesday: “The U.S. Border Patrol conducts targeted enforcement arrests of individuals ...
Fog delays for multiple school districts in Kern County Dec. 9
Dec 9, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Multiple school districts have delayed starts this morning due to heavy fog in their areas. Initially, Kern High School District added a fog delay to the AlertLine.Kern.org, but has since been removed. KHSD clarified the 2 hour fog delay is in place for Shafter High School only. The following school districts […]
Pet of the Week: Mabel | KGET 17 News
Dec 27, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Mabel! Mabel is a chihuahua mix, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. McLaughlin says Mabel has a stout body and is very loving. She will not require a lot of space. If you’re interested in adopting the Pet of ...