Good morning, Kern County. — today’s high should land near 109°, a Extreme Heat Warning is in effect. First human case of West Nile virus reported in Kern County: Public Health is the big story we’re watching today — full rundown below.
Today's weather
Expect a high near 109° and a low around 78° tonight.
It's currently 90° at Meadows Field (KBFL).
Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued August 8 at 7:47PM PDT until August 10 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Fire crews are on 3 active fires in Kern (Cassie Fire, Buzzard Fire, Antelope Fire).
Top stories
- Top story: First human case of West Nile virus reported in Kern County: Public Health — via KGET 17.
- A directorial debut with Bakersfield roots
- A look back at Arvin, Lamont and Weedpatch
- 'It's very surreal:' Delano teenager gets new clarinet through Make-A-Wish
Summaries are written from the headline and link to the original outlet for details.
Something good
Upcoming — concerts, comedy & more
- Fri 14 PEPPER With CYDEWAYS Fox Theater
- Fri 14 Gavin Adcock Mechanics Bank Arena
- Fri 14 Brit Floyd Mechanics Bank Arena
- Fri 14 Blueys Big Play Mechanics Bank Arena
- Fri 14 The Stars Tour Featuring Anne Wilson Mechanics Bank Arena
- Fri 14 Christmas With Cece Winans Mechanics Bank Arena
From venue listings we watch: Fox Theater, Mechanics Bank Arena, The Well Comedy Club, the Condors, and more. Dates are as the venue published them. See all events.
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