Sam Hoyle

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - A resident who lives near the end of the Westside Parkway says since the completion of the Westide Parkway, an area near the end of it on the west side of Bakersfield has become a dumping ground. Jeremy Rowell reported the dumping issue just south of Stockdale Highway near Highway 58 to the Bakersfield City Council. Following Rowell's comments, City Assistant Manager Gary Hallen stated they will investigate who owns the property.

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

The expansion of the Wonderful Amenities Center is set to enhance services and job opportunities in Kern County, while future changes will add even more jobs to the area. Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Wonderful Amenities Center took place at the Wonderful Logistics Center on Thursday. Continued expansion of the center will bolster job growth and economic development in Shafter and Kern County. John Guinn highlighted the vision behind the center, emphasizing its role as a service hub.

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Over a dozen Bakersfield residents spoke in opposition of the City's proposed budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year, taking issue mostly with Bakersfield PD seeing the largest increase in funding. Public hearing held for Bakersfield's proposed budget for 2025-26. Residents criticized increased funding for the police department, calling for more investment in community services.

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KERO) - Thousands gather in Los Angeles to voice their opposition to ICE actions and demand justice for labor leader David Huerta. Thousands protested in downtown LA against ICE raids and the arrest of SEIU California president David Huerta. Kern County labor leaders, including Dolores Huerta, joined the protests to demand Huerta's release from federal custody. The protests emerged following ICE raids in the LA area over the weekend, sparking significant backlash.

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) - After announcing the review in February, the Federal Railroad Administration published a report regarding the CHSRA. The report advocates for pulling $4 billion in federal funds. In February, theFederal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it would review $4 billion in federal funding for California High-Speed Rail. FRA threatens to withdraw funding unless the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) address several key findings in its report.