BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Once again, the Grinch has come out and victimized the good people of Kernville. Lights, ornaments, and more were taken from Circle Park where the town was to host its annual Christmas tree lighting.

Kernville has held this celebration for decades, inviting the community out to a night of fun and joyful memories. Organizers tell me this is the first time something like this has ever happened.

Gary Ananin President of the Kernville Chambers of Commerce said "A lot of expensive electrical equipment was taken. Cords, spider boxes, everything that connects the power to the park. For all the trees to be lit, our 40 foot Christmas tree to be lit up. All of it was stolen."

This burglary happened Thursday morning between 3AM-6AM, organizers called the Sheriff's offi

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