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Kern County weighs major rezoning ordinance for oil and gas permitting

2 days ago | turnto23.com | Veronica Morley

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Kern County supervisors are once again considering sweeping changes to the county's oil and gas zoning ordinance - a move that could streamline the permitting process for up to 2,697 new wells each year.
Veterans react to U.S.-Iran tensions following retaliatory strikes

4 days ago | turnto23.com | Veronica Morley

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - As tensions flare between the U.S. and Iran following a retaliatory missile strike on an American base in the Middle East, local veterans are weighing in - including one Marine who previously spent time in Qatar. Perry Finzel, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from 1998 to 2012, said the base's lockdown brought back memories of his own deployment in 2002.
Sen. Hurtado promotes SB 661 at Meadows Field Airport

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

Sen. Melissa Hurtado promotes SB 661 during a press conference at Meadows Field Airport, saying bill will bring many opportunities to Bakersfield and Kern County. Hurtado refers to SB 661 as a common sense bill that will be paid with existing taxes. Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh says Bakersfield is growing and SB 661 is needed for the airport to catch up to that growth.
"He shut the door and left to the store, and never returned."

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The incident that claimed Joel Morales' life remains unresolved according to the Bakersfield Police Department, leaving his family frustrated and seeking justice. Joel Rigoberto Morales, died in a canal crash in South Bakersfield on June 20, 2023. The vehicle he was driving submerged in a canal following a collision with another car. Bakersfield Police Department confirmed the case remains open with no arrests made.
Using Dancing to Spread Happiness

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - It started with June Miller walking around the block listening to music trying to overcome mental health struggles, when the idea hit her to start dancing. Now, she dances in public to spread joy. June Miller, a Bakersfield resident, spreads joy by dancing on street corners. Her journey began in April 2021 as a way to combat her mental health struggles. Initially met with negativity, she has since gained community support.
Trump Administration to cut LGBTQ+ crisis line option on 988 hotline; advocates warn of local impact

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Veronica Morley

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - As Pride Month continues, local advocates are raising alarm over a federal change to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that could have serious consequences for LGBTQ+ youth in Kern County and beyond. Starting July 17, the national 988 mental health crisis line will no longer include a dedicated option to connect LGBTQ+ callers with counselors trained specifically to support their unique needs.
Bakersfield Commons Logistic Park coming soon to Northwest

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Ruby Rivera

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The Bakersfield Commons has been a project roughly 18 months in the making, dedicated to warehouse and distribution use. Construction of the site is expected to be completed by November of this year. Bakersfield Commons Logistic Center is under construction at 2152 Coffee Road. Developed by Rexco, the facility will feature over 300,000 square feet. Completion of the project is anticipated by November 2025.
Restored People of the Mountain mural unveiled during special ceremony

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Steve Virgen

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KERO) - Tehachapi celebrates and recognizes the Kawaiisu culture during a special ceremony to unveil the restoration of the People of the Mountain mural in Downtown Tehachapi. The People of the Mountain mural is one of 14 murals restored in Tehachapi by the Make Art Tehachapi group and others in the community. The Kawaiisu are known as the first people to inhabit the Tehachapi area. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Nuwa.
Scammers use romance to lure local seniors

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Mike Hart

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - Scammers use romance to lure local seniors If you've been the victim of a scam, contact FBI field office at 661-323-9665 Call the toll-free line at 800-CALL-FBI File the complaint online at IC3.gov BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: June is Elder Abuse Awareness month, and the F.B.I. is part of many investigations in Bakersfield and Kern County, looking for criminals who target our seniors.
U.S. Senator Padilla seeks to reform Insurrection Act amid immigration tensions

1 week ago | turnto23.com | Veronica Morley

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) - The ongoing battle over presidential authority escalated this week as Democratic lawmakers introduced new legislation aimed at limiting the president's power to deploy the military within U.S. borders. The move comes in the wake of controversial immigration raids and the unprecedented deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles without state approval-an action that has now reached the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.