Good morning, Bakersfield.

Residents in Bear Valley Springs can pick up to 10 heavy sandbags each to protect homes from extra rain expected due to El Niño; they can get them at the district office (28999 S.

Lower Valley Road) as the community prepares for more wet weather.

Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue introduced Mishka, a friendly 1-year-old husky & cattle dog mix, on Wag Wednesday at Studio B.

The rescue will host a Mahjong Night fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 26 at Hoagie’s to raise funds for its dog food program.

Farmers and ag groups said Wednesday that Kern County’s agricultural operations were largely unaffected by recent immigration enforcement activity around the southern Central Valley, showing minimal disruption to local farms.

Hard Rock Casino Tejon broke ground yesterday on an expansion adding a 400-room hotel and resort amenities — including a pool, spa, and steakhouse — that will create hundreds of jobs and is set to finish in summer 2028.

More than 100 community and tribal leaders attended the event.

With holidays approaching, families may face rising costs for groceries, travel, and gifts as CAPK Food Bank sees more neighbors needing assistance; local experts forecast about a 4% increase in prices + advise setting budgets to manage expenses.

Candidates in the Kern Community College District shared their views on key education issues and explained how every vote can shape local policies.

They detailed opportunities for community members to influence the college system during the candidate discussions.

City and county crews are cleaning storm drains and setting up free sand at 10 Kern County locations today as a flood watch remains in effect through Thursday evening.

Residents are urged to sweep away debris + report any flooding or unsafe conditions using the Bakersfield Mobile app.

The state auditor cautioned that nearly one third of local agencies in the Central Valley managing vital flood control levees have not maintained them properly & may need urgent improvements with a wet winter approaching.

Local officials are now reviewing plans to boost maintenance standards.

Local nonprofit Links for Life is hosting its Hot Pink Celebration to honor patients, survivors, and those lost on Friday, Oct.

23 at Luigi’s (doors open at 6 p.m.), supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bakersfield College Athletics hosted the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct.

21 at the Renegade Event Center, honoring five athletes, one team, one contributor, and a legacy inductee while also marking the 100th season of BC Football.