San Francisco Foghorn • 1st November 2024

A look into Beach Volleyball’s offseason - San Francisco Foghorn

The USF beach volleyball team competed in a home preseason scrimmage on Oct. 20 against Santa Clara University at the College of Marin. Matches were scored individually and squad scores were not counted because it was not an official match.


Though all off season scrimmages are unofficial games, the team uses them as an opportunity to assess their own level of skill and how well they work together. It also helps them maintain their physical strength in preparation for their official season beg...

San Francisco Foghorn • 24th October 2024

Food, Music, and Fun on the Hilltop - San Francisco Foghorn

The scents of clam chowder, empanadas, grilled chicken, and an array of other foods drifted over a lively crowd of nearly 2,000  students, faculty, family members and alumni on Welch Field on Saturday, Oct. 19 as part of USF’s annual Celebrate USF Food and Music Festival. 


As students took a break from their academic responsibilities, they gathered alongside staff, faculty and alumni savoring the various dishes, grabbing free USF blankets and engaging in conversation with their family and fri...

San Francisco Foghorn • 11th October 2024

Spotlighting Latine Organizations on Campus  - San Francisco Foghorn

Latinas Unidas and the Latine Undergraduate Network for Activists (LUNA) are two Latine focused cultural clubs on campus aimed at creating a space for Latine identifying students as well as the greater USF community with an interest in Latine culture. 


These cultural organizations aim to give members a space of familiarity and connection as they navigate their college experience at USF. 


“Your involvement with LUNA can be as much or as little as you want and can handle. All of our e-board...

San Francisco Foghorn • 3rd October 2024

Zimmerman Makes Her Mark On The Pitch - San Francisco Foghorn

The USF women’s soccer team made a comeback in the second half of their match against San Jose State University on Sept. 19. 


The Spartans came out firing, scoring a goal just over five minutes into the game and keeping the Dons off the board for the entire first half.


Leading the team in the second half was freshman Kate Zimmerman, who scored her first collegiate goal at 53:17 and less than three minutes later she received a pass from teammate, Lindsey Chau, and scored her second goal of...

San Francisco Foghorn • 30th September 2024

Women’s Triathlon carries high aspirations into new season - San Francisco Foghorn

The USF triathlon team opened their 2024 season on Sept. 1 at Mt. Shasta, where they dominated by a 35-point margin over California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), earning a first place finish in a five team race.


In front of the pack was sophomore, Mairte Kuestner, finishing with a time of  57:40 and leading the rest of her team into victory as all eight dons finished within the top 13 spots. 


“I think overall our team did very well, we came in close together which is a good sign...

San Francisco Foghorn • 20th September 2024

Fizz Off! - San Francisco Foghorn

Social media is a vital tool for communication between college students. Like many tools, it is often mismanaged and used for cyberbullying. Fizz, a private social media app for college campuses, has become a platform where negativity and toxicity run rampant.


In order to join Fizz, users must register using their college email addresses to verify their identity as students. In the past three years, the app became popular within college communities as it allows for users to connect with other...

San Francisco Foghorn • 26th April 2024

USF Says Goodbye to Dons Tennis - San Francisco Foghorn

The USF men’s and women’s tennis teams held their final home matches last weekend, marking an end to one of the university’s historic athletic programs, following the Apr. 5 announcement of their discontinuation. Both the men’s and women’s matches garnered a supportive turnout from USF fans, alumni and fellow student-athletes.


The men took on the St. Mary’s College Gaels on Apr. 20 at the California Tennis Club. USF student-athletes from the soccer, golf, volleyball, cross country and track &...

San Francisco Foghorn • 7th March 2024

Dons and Bulldogs Battle at Chase Center: Dons Swarm Warriors Ground - San Francisco Foghorn

Conference rivals USF and Gonzaga went head to head at the home of the Warriors in a heavily anticipated leap day matchup. The Dons played their second Chase Center game of the season on Feb. 29, in a 68-86 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs. 


As the countdown to tip-off drew closer, Dons fans made their presence known, creating a sea of black, green and gold in the lower level. Many students repped the newly introduced Dons Athletics Nike “415” shirt, which pays homage to San Francisco’s area code...

San Francisco Foghorn • 8th February 2024

Dons Take Down Toreros  - San Francisco Foghorn

The Dons Men’s Basketball Team beat the University of San Diego Toreros 95-79 on Thursday, Feb 1. 


They defeated the Toreros for the second time this season, after pulling out a 20-point victory in San Diego on Jan. 11. 


The Toreros came out strong in the first few minutes, forcing the Dons to step up their game defensively. The Dons were led by 6-foot-8 forward, Jonathan Mogbo and junior guard, Marcus Williams.


Mogbo and Williams had a strong connection all night, connecting on multipl...

San Francisco Foghorn • 1st February 2024

USF Roundnet Club Makes a Spike - San Francisco Foghorn

The USFCA Roundnet Club is a campus organization founded by students Thompson Yang, William Durrill and Emmanuel Flores.


Initially meeting for weekly games at Welch Field, the group became a recognized campus organization in February of 2023. They are currently in the California Roundnet Division II bracket. 


The purpose of the game is for two players to spike a ball on a trampoline in a manner that the other team can’t return it. The sport is more commonly known as Spikeball, referencing...

The Bakersfield Californian • 27th November 2023

Community Voices: Treat first responders with kindness

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five adults will see the emergency room at least once per year. This means doctors, EMTs, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and those in the service are constantly responsible for the care of thousands of individuals, yet how often do these first responders feel appreciated for the work they partake in?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every five adults will see the emergency room a...

The Renegade Rip • 20th November 2023

Opinion: Treat first responders with kindness

One in every five adults will see the emergency room at least once per year according to the Centers for Disease Control. This means doctors, EMTS, nurses, firefighters, police officers and those in the service are constantly responsible for the care of thousands of individuals, yet how often do these first responders feel appreciated for the work they partake in?
The reality of being a first responder means sacrificing your own personal life, to prioritize the lives of others. As you know, not...

KGET 17 News • 28th May 2023

Rescue crews save 1 person from near-drowning, 6 others rescued from Kern River

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person nearly drowned and six others were rescued after entering the Kern River in a kayak Saturday, the Bakersfield Fire Department said.


The fire department said the rescue happened at around 1:30 p.m. near Pyles Boys Campground.

A group of locals headed into the Kern River with kayaks and paddleboards, but shortly after, one member of the group fell out of his kayak and was swept down the river, Bakersfield fire Capt. Jason Kingsley said.
As the kayaker...

KGET 17 News • 27th May 2023

Comic Nick Swardson’s Fox Theater performance rescheduled for August

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Comedian Nick Swardson has rescheduled a performance that was abruptly canceled last week.


Swardson’s show has been rescheduled to Aug. 18, 2023 at the Fox Theater.

Swardson, who was originally scheduled to perform on May 20, canceled his scheduled performance just hours before show time.
Promoters said Swardson was ill and unable to make it to the event.


All previously purchased tickets will be honored at the August show.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Comedian...

KGET 17 News • 26th May 2023

Memorial Day is one of the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Memorial Day kicks off summer time travel and leisure but it is also one of the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers.


As people come together to enjoy the holiday weekend, many are engaging in drinking behaviors and utilizing substances, but CHP warns against this.


1,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2012, and more than 550 of those killed were teens, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis...

KGET 17 News • 26th May 2023

AAA offers travel insight for this Memorial Day Weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Many are preparing for travels over this busy holiday weekend and safety is a priority.


Douge Shupe from AAA of Southern California joined 17 News at Noon to share insight and tips for travel safety this Memorial Day weekend.

Between Thursday, May 25 and Monday, May 29 motorists are advised to travel early in the morning or sometime after 6 p.m.
In Southern California, the peak congestion will occur on I-5 south between Los Angeles and San Diego on Sunday afterno...

KGET 17 News • 26th May 2023

9th Annual Thousand Flags event set to take place this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — The 9th Annual Thousand Flags event is happening this weekend at the Park at River Walk.

Flags will be displayed to honor fallen and current military members through the Memorial Day weekend until Monday at 4 p.m.

For more details on the event, watch the video above.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — The 9th Annual Thousand Flags event is happening this weekend at the Park at River Walk.

Flags will be displayed to honor fallen and current military members through the M...

KGET 17 News • 23rd May 2023

Wind Wolves preserve re-opens after road work closure

Updated: May 24, 2023 / 11:21 AM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Wind Wolves Preserve has re-opened its doors the conservancy announced Wednesday.


According to a social media post, Wind Wolves will be open during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 7p.m. throughout Memorial Day Weekend.


The previous closure was due to roadwork on Maricopa Highway 166.
For more information, you can contact them at (661) 858-1115 or visit their website.

Updated: May 24, 2023 / 11:21 AM PDT

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KGET 17 News • 23rd May 2023

Bakersfield Rotary Club to host Thousand Flags Memorial event this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — The Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club is hosting its ninth, Thousand Flags Memorial Day event this weekend.


The schedule is as follows:


The purpose of the event is to honor, remember, and appreciate those who served our country while also recognizing current military and first responders.
The public has the opportunity to sponsor a flag in honor of current or former military and first responder personnel.


Flag sponsorships are $50 per flag and can be pre-or...

KGET 17 News • 23rd May 2023

Bakersfield residents drop off over 115K pounds of trash so far in 2023

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KGET 17 News • 20th May 2023

Mechanics Bank Arena to host Blaze Concert featuring Ice Cube

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KGET 17 News • 20th May 2023

Hit-and-run crash momentarily halted traffic on NB HWY 99 near Buck Owens off-ramp

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The CHP responded to a traffic collision on northbound Highway 99 Friday afternoon.


According to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page, the crash occurred on northbound Highway 99, near the Buck Owens off ramp.


A bright green bus was reported to have collided with a red Ford Explorer.
At least one child was transported to a hospital, according to CHP.


The extent of the victim’s injuries was not immediately known.


This is a developing story.

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KGET 17 News • 20th May 2023

West case monetary rewards were unsuccessful in 2020

BAKERFSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — The Orrin and Orson west trial came to a close yesterday after both Trezell and Jacqueline West were charged on multiple accounts including murder.


The boys were reported missing by the Wests in December 2020 and concerned citizens and businesses offered multiple rewards that were well over $125,000 in hopes of people coming forward with information about the case.


The offers at that time were considered unorganized as there weren’t any consistent conditions...

KGET 17 News • 19th May 2023

Bike path closure due to mosquito spray over the area as problem increases

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Portions of the Bakersfield City Bike Path are scheduled to be closed beginning Friday morning due to aerial flights over recharge basins to limit mosquitoes in the area.


The bike path will be closed west of Allen Road, south of the Cross Valley Canal, north of White Lane Extension and east of Enos Lane.

The Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District is conducting aerial flights over multiple recharge basins due to an increase in mosquitoes in the area, officials...