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turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Despite recent progress in reducing homicide rates and gunshot incidents, gang violence remains a persistent threat in Bakersfield - especially for the city's youth. Those on the front lines of prevention say young people are increasingly vulnerable to gang influence, with exposure beginning earlier and becoming more normalized through social media and community dynamics.
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1 week ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
By BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - What started as a car fire on Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road has now spread to nearby grass, forcing a closure of all lanes, according to the California Highway PatrolCHP is reporting that the flames are near the northbound lanes, heading in a northeast direction along the hillside. At this time there is no estimated time of reopening. Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere:
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1 week ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - A mother who legally entered the U.S. in 2023 to secure emergency medical care for her daughter now faces deportation - a move her attorneys say could cost the 4-year-old her life. Deysi Vargas and her daughter, identified by the pseudonym Sophia, came to the United States from Mexico after being granted humanitarian parole.
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2 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Once a quiet corridor, Wall Street Alley is being reimagined as a vibrant community hub, featuring new art installations, expanded business spaces and tributes to Bakersfield's heritage. The Cheers for Charity pub crawl is set to revitalize Wall Street Alley in downtown Bakersfield. Proceeds will support local families and businesses through the United Way and Downtown Business Association.
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2 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Nearly three years after a Grand Jury report raised serious concerns about conditions at the Plaza Towers senior living facility, local leaders have broken ground on a new development they hope will give aging residents the peace and dignity they deserve. The project, called Letzring Gardens, is a 150-unit complex in south Bakersfield designated specifically for low-income seniors.
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