{"id":458779,"date":"2026-09-10T00:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458779\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T00:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:40:12","slug":"fundraiser-at-handels-raises-1800-to-replace-or-repair-independence-hs-band-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/458779\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraiser at Handel\u2019s raises $1,800+ to replace or repair Independence HS band equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School\u2019s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to replace or repair equipment and instruments affected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/search?find=Independence+High+School+Shooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">deadly shooting during a football game.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Independence High School colorguard and band boosters held a fundraiser at Handel\u2019s on August 25.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School\u2019s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to replace or repair equipment and instruments affected by the deadly football game shooting. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/eb420486-dff8-444c-9994-3e92966ae334-Sequence_MILLS_VIRGENFAIR_0001_frame_18458.jpeg\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School\u2019s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to replace or repair equipment and instruments affected by the deadly football game shooting. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>The fundraiser was planned before a<a href=\"https:\/\/bakersfieldnow.com\/search?find=Independence+High+School+Shooting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> deadly shooting happened on August 17 during the football game at Independence High.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The money raised was then announced to help with equipment and instruments that needed to be repaired or lost due to the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane offered 50% of the profits during the fundraiser for the school.<\/p>\n<p>A check of $1,818.50 was presented to Independence High.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe response was huge,\u201d said Deanna Lewis, the franchise owner of Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane. \u201cIt\u2019s one thing about Bakersfield, Bakersfield shows up, supports, and loves on everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Handel\u2019s southwest location is at 9723 Panama Lane.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School\u2019s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to replace or repair equipment and instruments affected by the deadly football game shooting. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"365\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ba20b412-7f1e-41d3-85f9-62ef2c825c59-Sequence_MILLS_VIRGENFAIR_0001_frame_30498.jpeg\" width=\"648\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Handel\u2019s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School\u2019s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to replace or repair equipment and instruments affected by the deadly football game shooting. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 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