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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘We leave this place changed': Bakersfield National Cemetery holds remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield National Cemetery held a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for freedom. The ceremony was held Saturday, May 24. Dial A Ride closed for Memorial Day Speakers at the event included Congressman Vince Fong, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier, State Senator Shannon Grove and Colonel Mary Carnduff of Edwards Air Force Base. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bakersfield National Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony May 24
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Department of Veterans Affairs Bakersfield National Cemetery is set to host a solemn Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony May 24. The event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 and last for about one hour. The ceremony will include speeches, a moment of silence, band, helicopter flyover and rifle volley, the playing of 'Taps' and a flag presentation, according to organizers. 5 unaccompanied Veterans interred, honored at Bakersfield National Cemetery Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, 2nd District Kern County Supervisor Chris Parlier, Senator Shannon Grove, Congressman David Valadao and Congressman Vince Fong are also expected to attend the ceremony. Members of the Kern County community are welcome to attend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
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City of Bakersfield awarded $22 million state grant to build substance abuse facility
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– The City of Bakersfield was awarded a $22.8 million grant from the State of California to fund a substance abuse facility. The Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, a grant provided by the state, was created to address substance abuse in Bakersfield and Kern County. Bakersfield City council votes to purchase hotel for future substance abuse facility 'We cannot stand by while many of our families are severely hurt by the nation's opioid crisis,' Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh said in a press release. The facility is set to be located at 2310 Wible Road. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Residents help keep Bakersfield beautiful as part of the Great American Cleanup
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rain or shine, Bakersfield shows up. About 2,000 volunteers came out on Saturday to help beautify the city for the Great American Cleanup — one of the largest community service events in the nation. Volunteers gathered for lunch after spending two hours at about 50 different locations cleaning up the town. 'It is so wonderful to see so many in our community united to Keep Bakersfield Beautiful,' said Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh. 'We headed out to Stiern Park; it was definitely a lot of trash,' said volunteer Natalie Tarango. 'This is where I grew up. You want to see the parks clean and see them healthy and have kids be able to play in the park and not have to deal with trash in general.' And it helps those who have trouble doing it themselves. 'Fix the Fish' Block Party in downtown Bakersfield aims to repair Trout's sign 'I went to the community garden, it's a lot of fun,' said volunteer Raquel Robledo. 'A lot of elderly do go to the community garden and it's a lot on their back, so it's kinda nice to give out to them.' It's something we in town have always known, but it can never go understated. 'Coming from all parts of our community, coming from all sectors, high schoolers, adults all joining together to Keep Bakersfield Beautiful,' said Mayor Goh. 'We have a fantastic community.' Mira Monte and Bakersfield Christian High Schools were named co-champions for the Mayor's High School Challenge. As winners of the award, both schools will receive $500. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
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‘We don't need another nail in the coffin': City of Bakersfield says it will rescind proposed sewer rate increase
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield said they are rescinding the decision to increase the sewer and water usage rate. Multiple Bakersfield residents attended the city council meeting on April 23 to comment on the sewer rate proposal, which would increase the rate up to 300% over the next five years. The current sewer rate in Bakersfield is $239 per year, or $19.92 per month. The proposed rate calls for $950 per year, or $79.17 per month over the next five years. Bakersfield sewer rates set to skyrocket over the next 5 years According to the city, the money from this increase would be used to fix an old sewer plant off of East Planz Road. This change would affect around 165,000 people in Bakersfield. 'We already have a problem with housing,' a member of the public said during the public comment segment. 'We don't need another nail in the coffin.' Before Mayor Karen Goh opened up public comments, Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg said the city will rescind Proposition 218. Proposition 218 is a state law passed in 1996 that requires government entities to notify property owners of any property-related tax hike. The law also allows property owners to protest the hike to stop it. Never miss a story: Make your homepage The city sent out the notice when the sewage and water usage rate proposals were approved. 'We are pausing and reevaluating the proposed rate and increase, and as vice mayor, I'd like to tell the public we hear you,' Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur said. The city will formally rescind the notice in a vote at the next city council meeting set for May 14. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
