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Truck catches power lines, causes power outage on Panama Road
The California Highway Patrol says a big rig driving on Panama Road may have caught power lines causing a power outage in Southeast Bakersfield.
According to the CHP, a semi hauling a box trailer with an open top caught the power lines just after 3 Tuesday afternoon in the area of Panama and Cottonwood roads.
The downed power lines caused an outage to about 34 Pacific Gas & Electric customers, according to the PG&E website.
Full power is expected to be restored around 6:15 p.m.
Politicians bring community together for Rally
The Women's March Kern County rallied together politicians from up and down the ballot for Saturday's Pledge to Vote Rally.
23ABC Pet of the Week: Happy
Say hello to 23ABC's Pet of the Week, Happy!
Walking to raise awareness for mental health
Hundreds raised money and awareness for mental illnesses during the 16th Annual NAMI Walk.
Mountain winds pick up Sunday evening
The next week should remain fairly quiet for Kern County. Temperatures remain stagnant with very slight fluctuation over the next seven days.…