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Owner representatives speak out on East Bakersfield apartment complex issues

22 hours ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - After speaking with tenants part of an East Bakersfield apartment complex claiming to live in unsafe conditions, 23ABC has now spoken with owner representatives to get the other side. On May 30, tenants with an East Bakersfield complex claimed unsafe living conditions such as a broken fence, exposed wiring, cracks in the foundation, outdoor sewage leakage, and mold buildup with in the units.
Tehachapi kicks off 15th anniversary celebration for Tehachapi Depot

1 day ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - City of Tehachapi receives special designation as part of Train Town USA by Union Pacific, as City celebrates 15th anniversary of the Tehachapi Depot. The Tehachapi Depot will be hosting special events and tours through Sunday. A fire in June of 2008 ruined the original Tehachapi Depot, but two years later the City rebuilt it. More information can be found on the Tehachapi Depot website.
Suspects involved in kidnapping and robbery of 70-year-old Delano woman set free on good behavior

2 days ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - 30-year-old Christian Rojas Chauta and 47-year-old Claudia Castellanos Toqueca, two CDCR inmates have recently been released for good behavior. Initially in prison for robing a Delano elderly woman. The duo was originally charged with nine felony counts, the couple plead no contest to one count of burglary and were sentenced to two years in prison. However both were recently released this past May.
Crews battling the 'Fort Fire' along Southbound I-5 near Lebec

2 days ago | turnto23.com | Mike Hart

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KERO) - Crews battling the 'Fort Fire' along Southbound I-5 near Lebec Four hand crews are working overnight on containment lines One helicopter was requested for night drops, with one more arriving this morning, along with 2 air tankers No reports of structures damaged or injuries BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Kern County fire officials said the Fort Fire started around 11:30 pm Wednesday along southbound Interstate 5 near Lebec.
New 'energy' benches in Tehachapi

2 days ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an "energy" bench that is made of recycled wind turbines. The Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce collaborated with the City of Tehachapi, AES, Hydrostor, BHE Renewables, Terra-Gen, Southern California Edison, Waste Management and Knight Building Systems to install the bench made of old wind turbines in front of the Chamber office.
Student raises money for Honor Flight veterans

3 days ago | turnto23.com | Mike Hart

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.
Historic Forty Acres site vandalized

3 days ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

DELANO, Calif. (KERO) - The Tomasa Zapata Co-op Service Station, one of the most historic buildings at Forty Acres, was found defaced with by staff on Monday morning. Staff part of Forty Acres in Delano came into work Monday morning and found one of their buildings with graffiti on it. Officials with the National Chavez Association saying although Forty Acres has been vandalized in the past, it's never gone to this extent.
Kevin Albertson begins first week as new Bakersfield Fire Chief

4 days ago | turnto23.com | Mike Hart

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Fire Alarm: Kevin Albertson begins first week as new Bakersfield Fire Chief 25-year veteran of the B.F.D. Serving as interim chief for the last few months, and as Deputy Chief of Operations Started as the new chief on Monday, June 2nd BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: The new fire chief for the city of Bakersfield is Kevin Albertson, a 25-year veteran of the department. He has been serving as the interim chief for several months following the departure of John Frando.
Through experience, advocates push for early intervention in youth gang violence

4 days ago | 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.
Arrest made in deadly Oildale fire

4 days ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

OILDALE, Calif. - A 52-year-old woman was found dead after a mobile home fire in Oildale on Saturday afternoon. Later Saturday, a 34-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the fire. Rhonda Brown, the property manager, said the majority of people who live at the mobile home park do not belong there. The Kern County Sheriff's Office and its homicide investigators are investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact KCSO.