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turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - As Kern County continues to experience rapid growth, a new bill is pushing for increased investment in Meadows Field Airport to boost commercial air travel and meet rising demand. To help support this expansion, State Sen. Melissa Hurtado has introduced Senate Bill 661, known as the Airport Expansion and Regional Optimization Act.
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2 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - More than 20 years after the torture and murder of 17-year-old Amanda Zubia, one of her killers has been granted parole - a decision her family is now urging the community to help reverse. In July 2004, Zubia was lured to a home on Bernard Street by Maricruz Galaviz, prosecutors said. There, Galaviz and two others bound, gagged and tortured the teenager for several hours before placing her body into a large suitcase and encasing it in cement in a barrel.
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3 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Kern County is bracing for impacts to its public health services after receiving a sudden stop work order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, halting roughly $10.5 million in federal funding. The Kern County Public Health Department received the notice on March 24 with no prior warning or opportunity to phase out the affected programs, according to a statement from the agency.
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3 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Each year since 2021, the Bakersfield Monitor Team has been tasked with reviewing the Bakersifeld Police Department's compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice stipulated judgement. As part of the stipulated judgment, a community panel was formed to ensure that the voices of underserved populations are heard. While this latest report highlights some progress, it also notes that there's still a long road ahead.
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3 weeks ago |
turnto23.com | Veronica Morley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The death of Pope Francis has sent waves of mourning across the globe, including among Catholics and non-Catholics in California's Central Valley, where many are reflecting on the pontiff's legacy of compassion and grace. Pope Francis, aged 88, passed away, leaving a global community in mourning. Residents reflect on his impactful leadership and humanitarian efforts.
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