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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Kern County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,711 stories have been published about Kern County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Kern County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,711 stories have been published about Kern County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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US & Canada · MojaveA Navy fighter jet crashed Friday in the Southern California desert, killing the pilot. The F/A-18E Super Hornet went down at about 2:30 p.m. in the area of Trona. It was based at Naval Air Station Lemoore. It crashed in the area of Trona, an unincorporated Mojave Desert community. See the Story
Pilot killed after US Navy fighter jet crashes in California
60% Center coverage: 20 sources
Earthquake · RidgecrestThe quake generated moderate shaking, the USGS said. It wasn't immediately clear if any damage was reported. In July 2019, multiple damaging earthquakes struck around the same area, generating magnitudes of 6.4 and 7.1. The earthquake's depth was measured around 4 miles.See the Story
4.6-magnitude earthquake hits Ridgecrest, USGS says
62% Center coverage: 8 sources
Bakersfield · BakersfieldAndres Carrera was discovered missing just after 10:30 a.m. Sunday. He was to serve two years and eight months for a conviction related to stolen construction equipment. Carrera is described as a Hispanic male, standing 511 tall, weighing 188 pounds, has brown eyes, and black hair.See the Story
Inmate walks away from Bakersfield correctional facility
100% Center coverage: 4 sources
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Bakersfield · BakersfieldMany cat lovers argue that it is cruel to make felines stay indoors. I'm in the opposite camp. We say that letting the kitties outside is cruel — and not just because coyotes and speeding cars threaten them. It's because…See the Story
FROMA HARROP: Your fluffy kitty is a killing machine
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Bakersfield · BakersfieldBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Friday, a jury found a man guilty of second-degree murder for a 2016 incident that took place outside the Tower Motel in Bakersfield. Video captured the defendant…See the Story
Video captures man intentionally killing man with car in 2016 incident
Bakersfield · BakersfieldA woman was hit and killed early Saturday morning while walking on Highway 99. She was standing in the second lane from the fast lane. The car, a Honda driven by Tehachapi, Calif.,-resident J. Montoya, was traveling at about 70 miles per hour.See the Story
1 killed while walking on Highway 99
Shoes · BakersfieldBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A local non-profit helped make sure local kids would be ready for the upcoming school year. The non-profit JCW Kicks for Kids hosted a sneaker giveaway on Saturda…See the Story
Non-profit group gives away shoes to kids for upcoming school year
Charter Schools · BakersfieldBakersfield City School District staff once again recommended a denial for a petition from the Central Academy for the Arts and Technology, which is seeking to open a charter school on Truxtun Avenue in downtown Bakersfield.See the Story
Charter school could face another rejection from BCSD
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
McFarland · McFarlandThe research and development facility being built in the McFarland area by fruit breeder International Fruit Genetics LLC comes with hopes it will attract not just top scientific talent but also partner companies in the global push for plants that…See the Story
McFarland fruit-breeding facility expected to attract talent, partner companies
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Kern County · Kern CountyThe Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin in eastern Kern County only gets about 7,650 acre-feet a year of natural inflow. Users pump nearly 28,000 acre- feet out making it a critically overdrafted basin. The basin is located in the eastern part of the county.See the Story
LOIS HENRY: Groundwater agency to pay $8,500 per acre-foot for SJV water rights
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
