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Bakersfield Crab Fest set for Sept. 5, proceeds support future fire museum
The Crab Fest is set to take place on September 5, organized by the Firefighters Historical Society. All proceeds from the ...
Kevin Albertson appointed as Bakersfield Fire Department's new chief effective June 2025
Kevin Albertson has been named the new Chief of the Bakersfield Fire Department, effective June 2, 2025.He was named by City ...
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Bakersfield Fire Department names new fire chief
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City of Bakersfield announces new fire dept. chief
The city of Bakersfield named Kevin Albertson as the new Fire Chief of the Bakersfield Fire Department. Albertson has served the Bakersfield Fire Department ...
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Fire Alarm: Kevin Albertson begins first week as new Bakersfield Fire Chief
The 25-year veteran of the department, Albertson dives right in with the upcoming budget meetings and his vision for the BFD moving forward ...
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US Sees No Viable Path for California High-Speed Rail Project, May Rescind $4 Billion
FRA report claims California misled taxpayers, missing deadlines and lacking $7 billion needed for Merced-Bakersfield segment of rail project ... The U.S. Transportation Department released a 315-page ...