Steve Virgen

Bakersfield

Multimedia Journalist at KERO-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

Multimedia journalist at KERO TV 23 in Bakersfield @23ABCNews IG name: virgeniswriting

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New look, new cars for Cal City police

1 day ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) - California City's police experiences morale boost with five new SUVs donated by two local solar companies. Justin Vincent, Cal City's director of public safety, chooses to paint mountains and an American flag on the new vehicles. The Cal City Police Department will be getting a new Polaris off-road vehicle in the coming months. The 5 new SUVs have 4-wheel drive. Before, Cal City's police did not have any cars with 4-wheel drive.
New salon in Mojave to support Boy Scout Troop 888

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) - Boy Scout volunteer leaders open a new beauty salon and barber shop next door to support Troop 888 in Mojave. Sal and Jennifer Delgado opened their beauty salon and barber shop last week with a ribbon-cutting and recognition from city and county representatives. During the first month of business, the J Momentum salon will be selling $10 raffle tickets with the first-place prize being free haircuts for a year (one haircut per month).
Kern County animal shelter continues to deal with overcrowding

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

It's a growing concern for those in the animal community. The Kern County animal shelter is overcrowded. I'm Steve Virgen your neighborhood reporter. A group brought more attention to the problem during Tuesday's board of supervisors meeting. "I will address the challenging working and living conditions at the county shelter on Fruitvale Avenue. This issue is critical and deserves our immediate attention.
California City mayor pro tem arrested; faces federal charges

2 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) - Michael Kulikoff, California City's mayor pro tem, arrested and faces federal charges involving his place of business, his car wash. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Shocking news out of Cal City, where Mayor Pro Tem Michael Kulikoff was arrested on Tuesday on federal indictment charges. I'm Steve Virgen, your neighborhood reporter. Kulikoff did not return texts or phone calls.
Minor who allegedly shot California City police officer to be prosecuted as an adult

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) - Cal City police officer continues to recover at home; 17-year-old suspect to be prosecuted as an adultBROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: The officer involved shooting that took place on Monday is now being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff's Office. The suspect is a minor so little information is being released. I'm Steve Virgen your neighborhood reporter.
Kids League of Cal City continues to grow

3 weeks ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) - Kids League of Cal City and Good Samaritan Hospital to partner to provide free mobile clinic at resource center on the second Tuesday of each month. Kids League of California City started four years ago as an afterschool program for children. A little more than a year ago, with the help of Victory Baptist Church, Kids League of Cal City opened its community resource center.
Tehachapi High cheerleaders continue to celebrate national championship

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - The Tehachapi High School cheerleaders were recently honored at a city council meeting for winning a national championship. The Tehachapi High School cheerleaders are having tryouts this week for next year's team. The cheerleaders captured a national title in Anaheim in February. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: It can be said: Tehachapi High School Cheerleaders, the national champions. I'm Steve Virgen, your neighborhood reporter.
Tehachapi celebrates 500th show for podcast

1 month ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - City of Tehachapi's staff recently celebrated podcast's 500th show. Tehachapod is now accepting music submissions for the show's opening. Tehachapi's podcast, Tehachapod, began in March of 2020. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line "Tehachapod Music Submission." The email must include a brief artist bio, a link to the song (or an MP3 file), and contact information.
Valentine's Wine Walk returns in Tehachapi

Feb 12, 2025 | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - Valentine's Wine Walk has expanded year in Tehachapi as it includes 19 locations and features 33 businesses The Valentine's Wine Walk in Tehachapi takes place on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. More information can be found at Tehachapi.com BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Valentine's Day doesn't end on Friday in Tehachapi. The party keeps going with the Valetine's Wine Walk. I'm Steve Virgen, your neighborhood reporter.
Mojave man claims he was wrongfully evicted; seeks justice

Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Steve Virgen

Mike Guillen says he was wrongfully evicted from his Mojave apartment after a fire broke out nearby in April of 2022. He now lives in a van parked outside the apartment. Mike Guillen has called on Kern County officials to investigate his former landlord. Guillen alleges the landlord wrongfully evicted him and two roommates. Guillen says he wants justice and that resources aren't as important. He describes himself as displaced rather than being homeless.

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7 May 24

Dick Rutan, the famous pilot from Mojave, died on Friday. He was 85. https://t.co/AOrH3rz4BO

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28 Apr 24

Congrats to Jaylen Key of the @nyjets ! The safety out of Alabama is Mr. Irrelevant! https://t.co/tPZLI141SN

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22 Mar 24

Traffic/car accident on California City Blvd near HWY 14 ramp in front of the Shell gas station. Cal City police and fire here. No fatalities from what I was told. I’m heading back to Bakersfield now after a different story for @23ABCNews https://t.co/FL6eDXCIOB