California Senate unanimously passes bill to make cocktails to-go permanent
Measure heads to House for consideration
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and last updated 2021-05-11 20:38:46-04
SACRAMENTO, Calif. â The California Senate unanimously passed SB 389, a bill to permanently allow cocktails to-go which would increase consumer convenience and support hospitality businesses devastated by COVID-19.
Cocktails to-go has proved to be a vital economic lifeline for hospitality businesses across the U.S. and in California, said Adam Smith, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Vice President of State Government Relations. Now, Californians are one step closer to enjoying cocktails to-go on a permanent basis which would provide stability for the stateâs hospitality businesses that have been devastated by COVID-19. Cocktails to-go will also increase convenience for adult consumers looking for alternative ways to safely enjoy their favorite cocktails at home. We encourage the
BPD Chief expresses gratitude for officers in the line of duty for National Police Week
It s also National Police Week. Bakersfield police Chief Greg Terry took to social media to share a special message.
and last updated 2021-05-11 21:59:24-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â It s officially National Police Week.
BPD Chief expresses gratitude for officers in the line of duty for National Police Week.
I m so grateful and thankful for all of the men and women who put the uniform on every night and day. And again for me as police chief in this current role is to really reflect on what support they need, are giving them all the training and education and all of the tools that they need to be successful. And perform the job in a way that our community expects.
Tehachapi planning for July 4 celebration
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and last updated 2021-05-11 19:38:25-04
TEHACHAPI, Calif. â The City of Tehachapi has announced the return of the All-American 4th of July Festival on July 4, resuming the festivities after cancelation in 2020.
The festival will feature some changes in including a limitation to just one venue at Philip Marx Central Park, and an entertainment lineup that shifts focus to local independent music artists playing on the stage at Central Park from noon to 4 p.m.
The event will kick off with the All-American 5K hosted by the Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District with a rolling start time between 7 and 9 a.m. Runners and the public are then invited to the Ed Grimes Memorial Pancake Breakfast benefitting the Tehachapi High School Warrior Football program in conjunction with the Tehachapi Warrior Booster Club from 7 to 11 a.m.
Vince Fong introduces bill to curb street racing, hopes it reaches the governorâs desk by fall
Vince Fong talks with 23ABC concerning his recent bill to curb illegal street racing.
and last updated 2021-05-12 01:26:42-04
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. â Itâs been nearly 3 months since a person was hit and killed during a street racing incident in Bakersfield. During that time, reports of street racing continue, as local leaders are looking to crack down on the problem.
We hear it in the middle of the night, we oftentimes see them speeding through streets or doing donuts in the intersection, in some instances, leading to tragic outcomes, but a new proposed bill could soon increase penalties surrounding illegal street racing.
Kern county students recognized for mental health, suicide prevention achievements
Contest promotes artistic expression around mental health
Kern CountyCareer Technical Education CenterFilmmakers: Josiah Bunde, Alejandro Martinez, Gracie Contreras, and Essiah TorresAdvisor: Lisa Krch Baggage
and last updated 2021-05-11 20:28:58-04
KERN COUNTY, Calif. â The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the ninth annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and art projects about suicide prevention and mental health.
Students at the Career Technical Educator Center are among the regional finalists being recognized for artistic achievements in mental health and suicide prevention.