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Grade Fire contained after burning 98 acres north of Bakersfield

Kern County firefighters have gained full containment of a fire burning in an oil field north of Bakersfield. Known as the Grade Fire, it burned 98 acres.

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City opens new park in Belcourt Seven Oaks 

Belcourt Seven Oaks’ new park is set to open Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Report ranks Bakersfield among top 5 most affordable housing markets in US

Bakersfield ranked fifth in the November installment of the company’s Housing Affordability Index, with a median home price of $219,900.

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BC classified employees picket for pay raise

A group of classified Bakersfield College employees took to the streets on Thursday morning calling for better pay. 

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