Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield, Helena

Sports Director at KXLH-TV (Helena, MT)

Sports Director at KTVH-TV (Helena, MT)

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Kevin Harvick and son Keelan set to race against each other for the first time

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - In a historic father-son showdown, racing legend Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan gear up for their first race against one another this Saturday. Kevin Harvick and his son Keelan will race against each other for the first time in Kern County. The father-son duo will compete in the Mission Bank 250 as part of the Cars Tour West series at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway on Saturday night.
Wasco Rose Festival opens nominations for grand marshals as preparations continue

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

WASCO, Calif. (KERO) - The Wasco Rose Festival is gearing up with its theme, 'All Roads Lead Home,' and calls for community nominations for this year's grand marshals. Wasco Rose Festival announces theme 'All Roads Lead Home' and opens nominations for grand marshals. Former grand marshal Candy Wilson shares her experience and the honor of being selected. Nominations require candidates to be Wasco residents and not current elected officials.
60-acre fire hits Panorama Bluffs, forward progress stopped late Friday afternoon

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The first call regarding the fire that took over part of the Panorama Bluffs came in around 2 p.m. according to Kern County Fire Engineer/Public Information Officer Jeremy Ruiz. Dennis Dean was riding a horse at the stables on the north side of the fire boundaries and said he was one of the first people to call it in after spotting it.
Kern County workers reach tentative agreement with SEIU, but some members remain dissatisfied

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - 23ABC spoke with two SEIU Local 521 members about the latest tentative agreement with the county, with both saying they don't believe the union has their best interest at heart. Kern County and SEIU Local 521 have reached a tentative employment agreement. Union members express dissatisfaction, claiming the contract does not meet their needs. The agreement includes a 6% raise, but some see it as similar to last year's offer.
West High E-Sports nabs Overwatch 2 EGF Nat'l Championship

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Earlier this month, five seniors from West High School travelled to San Antonio to compete in the EGF Overwatch 2 National Championship, bringing it home undefeated. West High seniors Hunter Burch, Eric Leyva, Ulysses Cervantes Carrillo, Erick Rodriguez, and Dismas Tapia said they've been playing together for a number of years and were thankful for the opportunity to take home the title together.
Shafter soccer community rallies around Perez family with fundraiser tournament

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

SHAFTER, Calif. (KERO) - (PASTE YOUR Promo Description (Abstract) HERE) The Shafter soccer community is hosting a 5v5 tournament to support Alexis Perez, the Shafter High student who was hit by a train last week. Teams donated $25 per person, and according to one of the organizers Jorge Maldonado, all proceeds are going to the Perez family.
Kern County law enforcement agencies honor fallen with heartfelt ceremonies

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - On Thursday, BPD, KCSO, and CHP held individual memorial ceremonies before law enforcement agencies from all over Kern County came together to honor those who have died in the line of duty. Erik Nelson tells 23ABC, as he remembers his brother, Bakersfield Police Officer David Nelson, who died in the line of duty, that all his brother wanted to do was make a difference in his community.
Nearly 11,000 calls for service in Wasco PD's first year since 1981

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

WASCO, Calif. (KERO) - 23ABC is taking a look at data to compare KCSO's final year in Wasco and WPD's first; the numbers are up in many categories like burglaries and narcotics incidents, but down in more violent crimes like aggravated assault and homicides. Wasco Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat said from his perspective, recruiting has been hard for law enforcement agencies across the board for a variety of reasons, and the Kern County Sheriff's Office isn't immune.
Pay Less Tax as a Business Owner: 3 Five-Minute Hacks

3 weeks ago | businessage.com | Sam Hoyle

We all want to feel confident that we’re not overpaying on tax, but when you’re spinning all the plates as a business owner, the financial admin often gets pushed down the to-do list. The good news? You don’t need a full day blocked out in your calendar or a maths degree to start making meaningful changes. Sometimes, it’s the smallest habits that add up to the biggest difference, especially when it comes to staying tax-efficient.
Man who held KCSO, BPD SWAT teams in standoff appears in court, residents on property displaced

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Sam Hoyle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Keith Julifs, 37, appeared in court Thursday to be arraigned on over 20 felony accusations, including attempted murder, while displaced residents of the property wonder what's next for them. According to KCSO, Julifs was armed and fired at deputies, prompting the use of a tactical vehicle, the Rook, for his apprehension.