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07/30/2024

Joshua LaFever of Bodfish spoke to neighborhood reporter Ruby Rivera on Monday about his family's decision to evacuate as firefighters work to contain the Borel Fire.

07/30/2024

Today Governor Gavin Newsom will visit communities affected by the Borel Fire and meet with emergency response officials. You can follow the latest updates in our live blog.

The Borel Fire has caused evacuation orders and road closures in and around Havilah. We're tracking the latest updates here.

07/30/2024

Michael and Patricia Connelly started building their dream house in Caliente five years ago, but the damage from the Borel fire has set construction back, but they say this won't stop them.

07/30/2024

BOREL FIRE UPDATE: Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place as the fire has grown to more than 50k acres.

Senior Reporter Veronica Morley 23ABC has the update.

07/30/2024

Enjoy the double digits while they're here, because they won't last much longer. We're looking at another heatwave starting Thursday and peaking this weekend.

FULL FORECAST: https://www.turnto23.com/weather/another-heatwave-on-the-way

07/30/2024

While fire crews work to put out the Borel Fire, they're also preventing the loss of Kern River Communities by backburning areas to prevent the fire from spilling over into them.

07/30/2024

Temperatures in Bakersfield have been running below average for the past few days, but another heatwave will start up by Thursday.

07/29/2024

UPDATE: California will receive a Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help cover costs associated with fighting the Borel Fire and for disaster relief. Follow the latest updates here: https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/kern-river-valley/highway-178-closed-following-deadly-crash-and-wildfire

07/29/2024

We're continuing to track the latest updates on the Borel Fire in our live blog.

A deadly crash in the canyon and a wildfire resulted in Highway 178 being closed on Wednesday. CHP confirmed at least one person has died.

07/29/2024

As the Borel fire rages on, questions and anxiety are on the rise. The Kern County Fire Department shares how this center serves the community during these trying times.

07/29/2024

The Borel Fire has burned nearly 50,000 acres as of Sunday evening, and weather conditions continue to favor rapid fire growth.

07/29/2024

On Sunday firefighters were attempting to stop the Borel Fire from spreading further into Walker Basin. As of Sunday July 28 the fire has been mapped at 49,274 acres.

07/29/2024

Red Cross volunteers have set up two evacuation centers, in Tehachapi and Ridgecrest. An evacuee at the Tehachapi shelter says this is the second time she's been to the shelter and is beyond grateful.

07/28/2024

We're getting a look at the aftermath of the Borel Fire on the small community of Havilah. The Kern County Fire Department confirmed Saturday it was burned during a press conference.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: After a long day, it’s nice to curl up in a good book and enjoy the mountain breeze. One non-profit encourages the community to do just that at their Books in the Woods event.

After a long day, it’s nice to curl up in a good book and enjoy the mountain breeze. One non-profit encourages the community to do just that at their Books in the Woods event.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: “When the governor orders you to move encampments, where do you move them to?” asked Sheriff Donny Youngblood as we discussed the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom.

“When the governor orders you to move encampments, where do you move them to?” asked Sheriff Donny Youngblood as we discussed the latest executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: Free haircuts and school supplies were available at Vineland School District Friday morning in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Free haircuts and school supplies were available at Vineland School District Friday morning in preparation for the upcoming school year.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: Longtime Bakersfield College Football coach Carl Bowser died earlier this week. In the wake of his passing, 23ABC spoke with community members and former players to learn about who he was as a person.

Longtime Bakersfield College Football coach Carl Bowser died earlier this week. In the wake of his passing, 23ABC spoke with community members and former players to learn about who he was as a person.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: Jared Mayoral has been filming local sports for the last three years. Working with multiple high school sport teams. He now is heading to Salt Lake City to pursue his dreams in filming.

Jared Mayoral has been filming local sports for the last three years. Working with multiple high school sport teams. He now is heading to Salt Lake City to pursue his dreams in filming.

07/28/2024

ICYMI: Saxophonist B. Thompson says the producers of America's Got Talent invited him to audition to perform in front of the world. This comes after he stopped in Bakersfield to perform at a local gala.

Saxophonist B. Thompson says the producers of America's Got Talent invited him to audition to perform in front of the world. This comes after he stopped in Bakersfield to perform at a local gala.

07/28/2024

As the Borel fire continues, multiple organizations throughout Kern reach out with evacuation resources.

07/28/2024

Borel Fire burns though at least 30,000 acres of land and is continuing to grow. Officials are working to contain the fire and ask residents to evacuate if told to do so.

07/27/2024

Borel fire update

07/27/2024

The Borel Fire is now listed as 31,950 acres burned according to the website Watch Duty.

Evacuation orders have expanded to:
KRN-734
KRN-735
KRN-738
KRN-747-A
KRN-748

Latest evacuation map per Watch Duty:

07/27/2024

ICYMI: Kern County students rank last in California assessments, but Gridstone Inc., a local tutoring organization aims to change that by providing hands on learning experiences.

Kern County students rank last in California assessments, but Gridstone Inc., a local tutoring organization aims to change that by providing hands on learning experiences.

07/27/2024

ICYMI: As students, teachers, and staff prepare to return, Semitropic School District is doing so under the guidance of a new Superintendent, Dr. Wendy Castañeda-Leal.

As students, teachers, and staff prepare to return, Semitropic School District is doing so under the guidance of a new Superintendent, Dr. Wendy Castañeda-Leal.

07/27/2024

ICYMI: Newsom issued an executive order Thursday morning to get rid of homeless encampments throughout California.

Newsom issued an executive order Thursday morning to get rid of homeless encampments throughout California.

07/27/2024

ICYMI: A groundbreaking for senior apartments is in the works as community members and public figures gathered for the 4th Streets senior apartments in Bakersfield.

A groundbreaking for senior apartments is in the works as community members and public figures gathered for the 4th Streets senior apartments in Bakersfield.

07/27/2024

ICYMI: Jordon Banfield has recently joined the Cal State Bakersfield team. He is officially the new coach for mens baseball. He plans to bring his talents and experience to roadrunner nation.

Jordon Banfield has recently joined the Cal State Bakersfield team. He is officially the new coach for mens baseball. He plans to bring his talents and experience to roadrunner nation.

07/27/2024

ICYMI: Two local students spent their summer planning an event to give back to their neighbors in East Bakersfield. The free thrift shop pop-up is coming up on July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Two local students spent their summer planning an event to give back to their neighbors in East Bakersfield. The free thrift shop pop-up is coming up on July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.