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Man killed in officer involved shooting identified

March 28, 2015, 6:48 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA - The man who died in an officer involved shooting has been identified as a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault incident that happened on Friday morning.

The shooting happened near Garces High School just before 10 p.m. on Friday night.

The coroner has identified the man shot by police as 23-year-old Adrian Hernandez of Bakersfield.

Hernandez was suspected of sexually assaulting a woman in southwest Bakersfield just before 11 a.m. of Friday, March 27. 

According to the Bakersfield Police Department, Hernandez then started a fire in the home on the 10,000 block of Tungsten Avenue.

A warrant was then issued for Hernandez's for attempted murder, kidnapping and sexual assault.
     
According to BPD, A vehicle associated with Hernandez was located at Hart Park, after 9 p.m. on Friday.
     
That's when police reported they tried to pull him over. Hernandez refused and led offcers on a chase in east Bakersfield.
     
During the chase, spikes were deployed and Hernandez stopped in the 400 block of Union Avenue, where police say Hernandez got out of the car, with a gun and several officers shot him.

Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, a firearm was recovered from the scene.

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17's Alissa Carlson ties the knot

March 28, 2015, 6:50 pm
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It's official, 17's Alissa Carlson is no longer a single woman. 
     
She and Neil Schwartz tied the knot on Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Church. 

After the ceremony, friends and family celebrated at a reception at Seven Oaks Country Club. 
     
The couple met at the KGET studios.
     
They got engaged last May. 
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Volunteers work to make a difference for local teens

March 28, 2015, 6:52 pm
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MCFARLAND, CA - Spring time means spring cleaning and that's how some people spent their morning in McFarland.
     
But they weren't sprucing up their own home, these volunteers painted the rooms of young men living in a group home.

Casa de Ninos is a multi-dimensional treatment facility for 12 boys ages 13-18.
     
The name means House of Children in Spanish, but volunteers who helped paint the home today made sure the house means a loving home for each of the young men staying there.
     
Kern Bridges manages Casa de Ninos, which houses boys with broken backgrounds who've experienced trauma in their lives.

"Well we believe all treatment starts with a good environment, clean environment. and to spruce up and to give the boys a home environment that is somewhere they can actually call home," said Robert Carter, Kern Bridges program director.

Volunteers placed a new coat of white and blue paint in each boy's bedroom and the new arcade room.
     
All the paint was donated by Valspar and the time was donated by a dozen employees from the Lowe's on Rosedale Highway. 
     
For one volunteer, this project was personal.

"We wanted to pay it forward. They helped one of our own so we're gonna help them in return," said volunteer Allison Dinwiddie.

The project was the group's first year volunteering at the home.
     
They added the home improvement helps them just as much as it helps the young men.

"They are here all the time and so to be able to bring a new bright sense of color into their lives is, I think, going to make an impact on them as well as us. I know all of us are really excited to be here," Dinwiddie said.     

The young men who live in the home were out for the day as the work was completed.

Some visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium and others spent their Saturday at Universal Studios.
     
They'll return home to freshly painted rooms.

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Man in fatal overnight shooting identified

March 29, 2015, 1:49 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA - A man killed in an overnight shooting in east Bakersfield has been identified by the coroner.

According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old Nicolas Gomez was shot and killed around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Quincy Street. 

Gomez was found by deputies lying in the front yard of a residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the face and torso, according to KCSO officials, who pronounced him dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives were called to the scene and found bullet casings and other evidence of a shooting.

Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a group of people fleeing the area on foot.

The shooting is being investigated as a homicide. It is unclear if the shooting is gang related.

Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110 or contact Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

Anonymous "text" tips can be sent to TIP411 (847411).  Just type the key word "KCSO" prior to the message.
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Firefighters falls through roof into fire

March 29, 2015, 11:41 pm
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VIDEO BY SOOJI LEE

FRESNO, CA - A firefighter is seriously injured after falling through the roof of a burning home Sunday afternoon in Fresno.

Fire officials say they were able to get him out within three minutes. They say the 25-year veteran firefighter has second and third degree burns on 65%-75% of his body. His condition is unknown.

Investigators are determining the cause of the fire.

Officials say Fresno firefighters are coming together to fully supporting the firefighter's family in their time of need.
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New food science program coming to KHSD regional occupational center

March 30, 2015, 7:45 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA.-More agricultural skills will soon be available to Kern County teens. The Kern High School District Regional Occupational Center has opened enrollment for a new program coming in the Fall, along with one revamped program. 

The ROC program is now offering a food science class to teach students basic food prep and how food transitions from farm to fork.

Students will turn this one acre dirt lot at the ROC center into a garden, as they learn how to grow vegetable crops and plant fruit trees. The will also develop a green thumb in this green house and turn the science behind growing crops into a business. Vegetables and fruits will be sold at a student-run farmer's market.

Each student will receive a food handler certification at the end of the course, preparing them for higher education or jobs after high school.

Now from food science to computer science, ROC is adding network training to its existing IT Teach course. In addition to computer repair and understanding operating systems, students will now learn how to set up a computer network based on Cisco systems.  

Once done, students will receive Accent certification, which is an entry level networking certification. They'll be eligible to work at any business in town which operates on a Cisco network system. 

25-30 students will be in each class. They are open to juniors and seniors and any other open spots will be available to the public. Students have a month left to sign up with their school counselor. 

Also, ROC will hire an instructor for the food service class in coming months. If you'd like to apply, contact assistant principal Brian Miller at 831-3327. All ROC teachers have prior work experience in the industry in which they teach. 


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DUI check point in southwest nets 3 drunk drivers

March 30, 2015, 9:23 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Three people were arrested for driving under the influence during a checkpoint in southwest Bakersfield According to police.

The checkpoint was held Saturday night on Stockdale Highway just west of Highway 99.

The checkpoint is conducted by the Kern Avoid DUI task force in an effort to reduce the number of people injured or killed in DUI crashes.

More than 1,400 vehicles were screened according to Bakersfield Police.

Forty-Three drivers were found without a valid driver's license and 25 vehicles were impounded.
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Teen stabbed during fight near Taft

March 30, 2015, 10:31 am
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TAFT, CA- A fight turned into a stabbing near Taft according to Kern County Deputies.

It happened at a home in Ford City when a teen got into an argument with Robert Bright, 30.

The two fought and the 17-year-old was stabbed.

Friends rushed the teen to the Taft urgent care and he was airlifted to KMC with non life threatening wounds, according to deputies.

Deputies located Bright at his home in Taft and arrested him. He was booked into the Kern County Jail on 1 count of assault with a deadly weapon.
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BFD: Arsonist has to be saved from fire he started

March 30, 2015, 11:12 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man accused of starting a house on fire over the weekend had to be pulled out of the burning home by neighbors, according to the Bakersfield Fire Department.

The Nicolas Peraza, 32, was taken to KMC to be treated for smoke inhalation.

After treatment he was arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail on an Arson charge.

The fire started about 4 Sunday afternoon according to BFD.

Before the first fire crews could arrive, neighbors pulled Peraza from a front bedroom window.

Fire fighters were able to put out the fire in about ten minutes but not before $25,000 damage was done.

No one else was inside the home according to BFD.
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Low cost Pet vaccines available

March 30, 2015, 11:43 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Pet owners living in the Bakersfield city limits can get low cost vaccinationsand microchips for their furry friends.

Bakersfield City Animal Control will have a clinic at Lowell Park on Saturday April 4th from 9 a.m. to Noon. The park is at 800 4th Street.

All dogs 3 months of age and older can receive a rabies vaccination. The vaccine cost is reduced, however; the licensing fees are regular price. Microchips will be offered FREE to dogs with a valid city license!

We now offer reduced cost DAPP vaccines at the monthly clinics! To help ensure your puppies health, a series of vaccinations should be given. Additionally, adult dogs should receive annual boosters along with rabies vaccinations and licensing. Puppies should be 6 weeks of age or older and in good health to receive a vaccination.

For more information, please contact the City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division at (661) 326-3436 or visit us on the web at: http://www.bakersfieldcity.us/acc/index.html
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KGET will hold fundraising barbecue

March 30, 2015, 12:05 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- KGET will be firing up the barbecue this week for a fundraiser supporting the Kern County Sheriff's Activities League.

Here's a look at last year's SAL barbecue.

The organization offers programs to help local kids develop into responsible, productive members of the community.

The barbecue is Wednesday, April 1, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

It's happening outside our KGET studios at 22nd and L Streets.

For $5 you can get a hamburger, chips and a drink.
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Man rescued after trench he is working in collapses

March 30, 2015, 12:54 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A worker had to be pulled from a trench after it collapsed on top of him, according to the Kern County Fire Department.

It happened just after 10:00 Monday morning near the State Farm Sports Village on Ashe Road.

The victim's coworkers said the man had been completely buried for about 5 minutes.

Three workers went into the trench to begin digging out the man before the first rescue crews arrived.

The man was trapped in dirt up to his chest KCFD said.

After stabilizing the trench, crews were able to dig the man out and take him to KMC.
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Drought emergency food distribution set for Wednesday

March 30, 2015, 1:53 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Another drought emergency food distribution is scheduled for Wednesday.

The CAPK Food Bank will continue distributing Emergency Pre-Packaged Food Boxes to families affected by the drought throughout the month of April 2015.

Individuals that are eligible to receive a Food Box(es) will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused their underemployment or unemployment.

They can dial 2-1-1 for assistance on finding the nearest food assistance location.

Please refer people to our Help/Info line “2-1-1 Kern County” (by dialing 211) for assistance with the Drought Emergency Food Distribution.

Here is the full list of food distributions that are planned.

DROUGHT EMERGENCY DISTRIBUTIONS – April - 2015


Wednesday April 1, 2015
WASCO Parks & Rec….5pm-7pm
1280 POPLAR AVE
WASCO, CA. 93280

Friday-April 3 , 2015
World of Pentecost … 5pm-7pm
3025 Fairfax Rd
Bakersfield, Ca 93306

Monday April 6 , 2015
OILDALE …Under Grace Fellowship.….. 5pm-7pm
1705 N. CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93308

Wednesday April 8, 2015
Isaiah’s Sober living .….. 5pm-7pm
1904 Claredon Street
BAKERSFIELD,CA 93307

Thursday April 9, 2015
ARVIN VFW ….4pm-6pm
1025 S. DERBY ST
ARVIN, CA. 93203

Friday April 10, 2015
CAPK Shafter Youth Center.….. 5pm-7pm
455 E. Euclid Ave
Shafter, CA 93263

Saturday April 11, 2015
LAMONT PENTACOSTAL CHURCH of God ….. 9AM-11AM
9901 VELMA AVE.
LAMONT, CA. 93241


Tuesday April 14, 2015
World of Pentecost … 5pm-7pm
3025 Fairfax Rd
Bakersfield, Ca 93306


Wednesday April 15, 2015
WASCO Parks & Rec….5pm-7pm
1280 POPLAR Ave
Wasco, CA 93280

Thursday April 16, 2015
New Life Center….5pm-7pm
Old Sears Warehouse-4313 Shepard St
Bakersfield, CA 93313

Tuesday April 21, 2015
Valley Faith Fellowship…5pm-7pm
15570 County Line RD
Delano, CA 93215

Thursday April 23, 2015
ARVIN VFW ….4pm-6pm
1025 S. DERBY ST
ARVIN, CA. 93203

Saturday April 25, 2015
LAMONT PENTACOSTAL CHURCH of God ….. 9AM-11AM
9901 VELMA AVE.
LAMONT, CA. 93241

Monday April 27, 2015
OILDALE …Under Grace Fellowship.….. 5pm-7pm
1705 N. CHESTER AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93308

Tuesday April 28, 2015
BUTTONWILLOW…..5PM-7PM
BUTTONWILLOW RECREATION PARK
BUTTONWILLOW, CA 93206


Thursday April 30, 2015
Department of Human Services, front parking Lot….5pm-7pm
100 E. California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Crash closes Panama lane for hours Monday

March 30, 2015, 2:27 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Panama Lane was closed in both directions for more than two hours Monday morning for a crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A witness told officers they saw the driver pass at a high rate of speed before the car hit the power pole.

The driver suffered minor injuries.

The pole was severed, only being held up by the power lines.

CHP shut down both directions of Panama Lane near Enos Lane and Windemere so PG&E crews could repair the damage.

The roadway reopened around 11 Monday morning.
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Local women who have made contributions to our community & our nation

March 31, 2015, 7:27 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA.-From suffrage to sports, American women have made great strides in equalizing our country. On this last day of women's history month, we take a look at local women who have made significant contributions to our community and our nation. 

17's Ryann Blackshere Vargas tests the knowledge of female phenoms at the Women of Kern Exhibit at CSUB. This exhibit was created by six students who wanted to share the contributions of Kern County women. Whether political, entrepreneurial, athletic or academic, all of the over 75 women represented here are part of the fabric of our county's history. 

Various questions were asked to the students who helped create this exhibit, shown in the video above. 

Women's history month may end today, but this exhibit will be open until the end of June. For more information, visit the exhibit website at https://csubedocent.wordpress.com. 




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Shannon Grove seeks to reform PAGA

March 31, 2015, 9:12 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Assemblywoman Shannon Grove says she is working to amend a law that allows lawyers to sue businesses for minor paycheck stub mistakes.

The owner of Weststar trucking says he is thinking of leaving California after nearly three decades in business.

Last week, Weststar's owner Dan Corriea and Larry Jenkins, who owns B and L Casing in Bakersfield, joined Grove at the state capitol to introduce AB 588.

The bill is designed to close loopholes from 2004's private attorney general act, or PAGA.

PAGA was designed to prevent employers from abusing their employees, but Corriea says lawyers lie about major violations.

"Those are never the items they go into settlement with. that's just to open your books, get into your company, look through every record you've had in the last five years and see if they can find a labor code violation. then they start applying the penalties," Corriea said.

Penalties can be issued for failure to list both the starting and ending pay period dates on a pay stub, failure to include a bank address on the pay stub, and failure to list the company's full name.

Corriea is being sued because his pay stubs simply said Weststar, and not Weststar trucking.

The fines?

One hundred dollars per employee check on the first violation, and $200 per check on every violation after that.

Jenkins who accrued more than $15 million in fines settled for $1.5 million and says he's already making plans to move B and L Casing out of California.
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BPD: Man accused of rape and arson also tried to drown victim

March 31, 2015, 9:35 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man who died in an officer involved shooting Friday had raped a woman at a southwest Bakersfield home hours earlier and tried to kill her by tying her hands, dousing her in a flammable liquid and setting her on fire, according to Bakersfield Police.

Adrian Hernandez, 22, raped the woman reportedly his roommate in the home on Tungsten Street, police said.

They say Hernandez turned to the flammable liquid after he had tried to drown the woman in an upstairs bath tub.

After being set ablaze the woman was able to free herself and run from the home.

Hernandez then reportedly set the house on fire.

Later that night, around 10:00 Hernandez was spotted driving in Hart Park.

By then officers had a warrant for his arrest on suspicion of rape.

Police pursued him to Panorama Drive and Union where he crashed his vehicle and was killed in an officer-involved shooting.

Detectives say they recovered a BB gun at the scene which resembled a semi-automatic handgun.

The investigation into the shooting death of Hernandez continues.
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Three new Haggen stores open this week

March 31, 2015, 10:25 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Three local Albertsons are closing this week reopening as Haggen Food and Pharmacy.

The Albertsons at 7900 White Lane, and 3500 Panama Lane will reopen later Tuesday as Haggen Food grocery stores.

The Albertsons location at 8200 East Stockdale Highway will close Tuesday at 6 and re-open as Haggen Thursday.

Haggen says it partners with local farmers and producers to offer locally sourced products.

The company plans to retain current Albertsons employees.
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Local church and charity work to curb infant deaths

March 31, 2015, 11:11 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Many local infants will now rest safer at night thanks to the generosity of a local church congregation.

Bridge Bible Church members collected over 150 portable cribs and other safe sleeping products to help prevent sudden unexplained infant deaths.

Monday night, they donated those items to the Kern County Network for Children.

This after 17News aired in in depth story on this issue last month.

SUID caused 48-percent of infant deaths in Kern County in 2013, according to the Child Death Review Team.

"They may not have the money to purchase a crib so they may have the baby sleep with the parent or an older sibling. And that increases the chance of a baby dying about 40 times. From either the baby being rolled over on or an accident," said Kim Silva of the Kern County Network for Children.

Experts say the best way to prevent SUID is by placing an infant on his or her back in a crib, alone.
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City says it will tear down tent city on Union Ave.

March 31, 2015, 12:14 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A planned city hearing to discuss a controversial homeless encampment in central Bakersfield has been canceled.

Richard Iger from the City of Bakersfield says the owner of the vacant lot on South Union Avenue has signed a waiver admitting to violating the land use code, which allowed a tent city.

Several dozen people have been living in tents on the property off Daniels Lane.

Administrators had claimed it poses a health and sanitation risk and that city laws forbid camping in a commercial zone.

Now, Iger says city crews will clean out the area and tear down a wall that runs against union avenue beginning in the next couple of weeks, but did not give an exact date.
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