Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Bakersfield.

Woman found dead on canal embankment has been identified

The body of Priscilla Jeanette Barrera-Smith, 49, was found around noon an an embankment in the area of 34th Street and Union Avenue, according to a coroner’s release.

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Firefighter injures leg battling vacant home fire in Northeast Bakersfield

A Bakersfield firefighter was injured while putting out a fire at a vacant home Monday night in Northeast Bakersfield.

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New BCSD elementary school proposed for northeast Bakersfield

Construction of new school facilities on the westernmost 24 acres of a 50.06-acre site owned by the district would begin in 2021.

Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.

Bakersfield Comic Con returns to Kern County Fairgrounds this weekend

The Kern County Fairgrounds will be filled with superheroes, jedi and more this weekend.

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Cal EPA seeks input from Kern County on impact of reducing fossil fuels

Cal EPA is holding a workshop on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Norman Levan Center at Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr. This is one of three being conducted in California. The first was held in Sacramento in September. 

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