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Dog costume contest supports local rescue

April 4, 2015, 7:28 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA - A spring dog parade and costume contest brought out all sorts of characters Saturday afternoon in northwest Bakersfield.

Kiku and Kizzy Bear were the top dogs, taking first place in the contest.

The event at Brimhall Square raised money for Maryley's Mutts.

Marley's Mutts is offering low cost spay and neuter vouchers every Saturday this month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Chester Avenue. Vouchers are $30 and also include a microchip, medicine and rabies vaccine.
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New math books coming to local high schools

April 5, 2015, 6:22 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Kern High School District is looking to incorporate new math books and they're taking input from the public at the upcoming meeting on Monday.
     
School officials have reviewed several text books and narrowed it down to three choices, which will be adopted next school year.
     
The district will keep the review period open until May before making a decision.
     
The board will also hear a report on enrollment projections and boundaries for the district.

If you would like to attend the meeting, it takes place in the board room at the Kern High School Distict's Administrative and Support Services Office.
     
It starts at 7 p.m. and is located at 5801 Sundale Ave.
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Police shoot and kill man in Tehachapi

April 6, 2015, 9:01 am
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TEHACHAPI, CA- One man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Tehachapi.

Police shot and killed the man just after 9 Sunday night as they responded to a domestic violence call, according to a news release from the Tehachapi Police Department.

The release does not say what made officers open fire or how many officers were involved.

Police said they were called to the 400 block of Stuber Road for the incident and the caller told police the suspect was armed with a handgun and still in the area.

The release says the shooting happened as officers made contact with the suspect.

The man was taken to Tehachapi Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No officers were injured.

Investigators from the Kern County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene and will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
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Drivers face heavy truck traffic along Taft Highway

April 6, 2015, 10:27 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Drivers on Taft Highway should expect heavy truck traffic for the next 6 - 8 weeks, according to Thomas Roads Improvement Program.

People driving along Taft Highway should expect delays as big-rigs haul dirt from the State Farm Sports Village on Gosford Road to the Hosking Avenue Interchange Project.

The trucks will be running from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are expected to make up to 600 trips each day as the dirt is moved.
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Tougher water restrictions to be discussed this week

April 6, 2015, 10:53 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Homeowners will have a better idea what this summers water restrictions will look like after a meeting this week.

On Wednesday city water officials will have a special meeting to talk about a proposed ordinance that would limit outdoor watering to 3 days a week.

The state wants 2 day a week watering but the city will start with three.

Its still not clear how long people will be allowed to water or on what days. City officials have also not decided how the ordinance will be enforced.

The water board will make recommendations to city council about the ordinance on April 22nd.
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BPD to meet with community for zone changes

April 6, 2015, 11:43 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Bakersfield Police Department is making changes to its zoning areas.

Last year, BPD broke up the city into six zones.

This year, the department added a lieutenant and a community relations specialist to each zone.

Both positions were filled after a 2014 study from the International Association of Chiefs of Police found areas of inefficiency.

However, changes began back in 2013 when police service beats were downsized.

The department will be hosting community meetings in the coming days to inform the public about the changes.

The next one will be on Monday evening at Friendship House at 2424 Cottonwood Road from 6 to 8 p.m.


Here is a list of the upcoming meetings:

Valley
April 6, 2015 - Monday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friendship House
2424 Cottonwood Rd.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Stone Creek Junior High School
8000 Akers Road
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Metro
April 9, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larry E. Reider Building
2000 K Street


Central
April 16, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
West High School
1200 New Stine Rd.


Hill
April 30, 2015 - Thursday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stella Hills School
3800 Jewett Ave.
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Man accused of serial rape finishes testimony in his trial

April 6, 2015, 12:26 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- The defendant in the masked rapist trial has finished his testimony.

Billy Ray Johnson, 35, is being tried for a series of rapes that terrorized east Bakersfield in the summer of 2013.

Johnson maintains he did burglarize homes but did not rape women. He finished testifying Monday morning.

Prosecutors say DNA evidence connects Johnson to the crimes.

No cameras are allowed inside the courtroom, but 17's Aric Richards is inside covering the trial.

While on the stand, Johnson said today he told officers he thought the masked rapist was a Hispanic man, not a black man.

Johnson said he never wore a mask when burglarizing homes because he wasn't concerned about someone recognizing him.

Prosecutors also showed a video from Johnson's phone to jurors of a nude woman in her bedroom.

Prosecutors say the video was taken from outside the woman's house without her knowing.

Johnson said he was there, but his friend used his phone to film the woman.

His attorney Paul Cadman says his client is wrongly accused.

The trial continues in Kern Superior Court.
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Racial slur photo triggers student suspension

April 6, 2015, 1:08 pm
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(WIS) A student at the University of South Carolina has been suspended after a photo of the student who appeared to be writing a racial slur went viral Friday.

The photo, which appears to be taken from Snapchat and posted on several social media sites, shows a list of reasons why "USC's WiFi blows." On the top of that list is the N-word.

"It's unfortunate that it had to happen at a place like the University of South Carolina that I hold near and dear to my heart," said USC alum Sherard Duvall.

The University of South Carolina said it actually took place inside a study room.

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Gonorrhea rate among Kern County men up nearly 60%

April 6, 2015, 2:43 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Gonorrhea jumped nearly 60% among males in Kern County from 2010-2013, according to a new California Public Health Department report released Monday.

The report broke down health trends by counties in the state.

Kern County ranked last in the state for the highest number of reported Chlamydia cases and Diabetes-related deaths.

From 2008-2010, there were 644 reported cases of Chlamydia per 100,000 people. From 2011-2013, that number increased to 705 cases per 100,000 people.

The number of Gonorrhea cases among males ages 15-44 jumped almost 60-percent in three years. The state reports from 2008-2010, the number of males who reported Gonorrhea was 184 per 100,000 people, compared to 313 per 100,000 people.

Kern County had a population of about 855,500 in 2012, according to state figures.

Kern county lost ground in several areas but improved in several others.

Infant death mortality rates were down, as well as overall cancer and homicide rates, the report said.

The infant mortality rate in Kern County decreased from 7.2 to 5.8 deaths per 1,000 live births. The number of deaths from cancers also decreased from 166 to 154 deaths per 100,000 people.

Homicides dropped from 9.0 to 8.2 deaths per 100,000 people.

If you would like to see the complete report click here.
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Gov. Brown grants 83 pardons for Easter

April 6, 2015, 3:11 pm
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SACRAMENTO, CA- Governor Jerry Brown granted 83 pardons on Easter.

Four of the pardons are for people convicted in Kern County.

Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. A gubernatorial pardon may be granted to individuals who have lived productive lives and demonstrated exemplary behavior following their conviction. Pardons are not granted unless they are earned.

The individuals granted pardons today all completed their sentences and have all been released from prison for at least 10 years. All applicants for a pardon who were eligible obtained a Certificate of Rehabilitation, which is an order from a superior court declaring that a person convicted of a crime is now rehabilitated. Additionally, the individuals granted pardons have not had any criminal convictions within the last 10 years.

All 4 of the Kern County pardons are for drug related convictions.

Bart Tschacher was convicted in 1990 for possession of a controlled substance.

Donald Herigstad was convicted in 2000 for possession of a controlled substance.

Shawn Curtsinger was convicted in 1996 for cultivating marijuana for sale.

Martin Cortez was convicted in 1990 for purchase of a controlled substance.

All 4 men were pardoned.

When a pardon is granted, the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are notified so that they may update their records on the applicant. The pardon is filed with the Secretary of State and the Legislature, and it is a public record.

To see the full list of pardons granted Sunday, click here.
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Police want public's help identifying suspect

April 6, 2015, 4:14 pm
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BAKERSFILED, CA- Bakersfield Police are looking for the public's help in identifying a man they say stole a debit card and then used it to take money from the victim's account.

Police say on March 15 about 1 in the morning the suspect used the stolen card to withdraw the money.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult, in his 20’s, wearing a red and black baseball hat, sunglasses, gray hooded sweatshirt, and black gloves.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective James Jones at (661) 326-3567, or the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111.
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Tehachapi Police say suspect charged before being shot

April 7, 2015, 10:55 am
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TEHACHAPI, CA- There is new information about the officer involved shooting in Tehachapi Sunday night.

Police shot Richard Hanna, 56, after responding to a domestic disturbance.

Police now say Hanna fired one shot while inside his vehicle then got out and charged an officer and thats when he was shot.

A second officer at the scene witnessed the shooting but did not fire, according to Tehachapi Police.

A gun was recovered at the scene and police say the evidence indicates Hanna shot himself while in his vehicle.

Police say it is unclear if Hanna died from the self-inflicted wound or the officer gun fire.

The coroner will have to decide which killed him.

Police say it appears the officer fired 3 times.

The alleged victim of the domestic assault suffered injuries to her face.

The District Attorney's Office will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.

By our count, this is the 6th shooting by local law enforcement this year. Five of those were fatal.

In addition to this shooting, two involved Bakersfield Police, two involved Kern County Sheriff's deputies, and another Delano Police.
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Driver arrested 3 months after hitting and killing bicyclist

April 7, 2015, 11:25 am
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist back in December has been arrested.

Bakersfield Police say Victor Quiroz, 46, was riding a bike when he was hit by an unidentified vehicle in southwest Bakersfield December 20.

Quiroz died at the hospital.

Police arrested Randall Sullivan, 55, and booked him into jail on charges of Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated and Hit and Run Resulting in Death.

Jail records show Sullivan was arrested Monday morning.

His first court appearance will be Wednesday.
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California City prison gets new warden

April 7, 2015, 12:03 pm
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CALIFORNIA CITY, CA- The California City Correctional facility has a new warden.

David Long of Tehachapi has been appointed to the position by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Long has been serving as Acting Warden there since last year.

He was the warden at Ironwood State Prison in southern California where he had filled several other positions since 1995.

His experience in the field dates back to 1989.
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Community members to ask KRC leaders to resign

April 7, 2015, 12:39 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A group of concerned citizens plan to go to the monthly meeting of the Kern Regional Center Board and ask for the resignation of the top leadership.

The group said they have concerns about the improper use of funds and a lack of transparency.

They say the state has had people station at KRC 2 days a week since January to monitor the agency.

Union representatives for workers at KRC said CEO Duane Law and Board President Susan Lara have ignored the problems raised by the state and concerns from the staff.

Included among these concerns were indications of improper influence and spending of tax dollars. The relationship between Susan Lara and Duane Law has also been publicly misrepresented.

The meeting will be Tuesday at 5:30 at the KRC Board Room, 3200 N. Sillect Ave in Bakersfield.


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BFD: Overnight fire caused by kid with lighter

April 7, 2015, 1:34 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A child playing with a lighter started a fire at an apartment complex early Tuesday morning in Old Town Kern according to city fire officials.

It happened at an apartment complex at East 19th Street and Beale Avenue around 4:30 this morning.

Fire officials say two women were injured when they jumped from a window of the complex.

"We had a report of two tenants from the second floor actually jump to get out of harms way. We addressed them to the rear of the structure and they were transported to a local hospital," said Bakersfield Fire Acting Battalion Chief John Frando.

The women were taken to KMC with minor injuries.

Fire officials say two units are destroyed.

The Red Cross will help those who have been displaced.
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City officials begin demolition process for "Tent City"

April 7, 2015, 2:26 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Tuesday marks the planned beginning of the cleanup and eviction process at the so-called "Tent City"in south Bakersfield.

The city will post fence notices Tuesday morning and will start wall removal Friday, according to Phil Burns with the Bakersfield City Planning Department.

Fifty people are estimated to live on the property on South Union Avenue.

City officials say the lot is unsanitary and against city laws.

The City Attorney's office says the property is in a trust and officials weren't able to contact the property owner until two weeks ago.

They say the owner signed a consent form admitting violations and allowing the city to cleanup and clear the property.

City officials say they have one year to make the changes to the property including the removal of the squatters.
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State Water Board to have framework for restrictions soon.

April 7, 2015, 2:59 pm
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SACRAMENTO, CA- The State Water Resources Control Board hopes to announce a preliminary framework by Tuesday that will outline how it plans to implement the historic mandatory water restrictions Gov. Jerry Brown ordered last week.

"We will be soliciting feedback," said Max Gomberg, a senior scientist with the water board, who declined to comment further.

Gomberg previously said that local water districts would probably be grouped based on residential per-capita water use. The groups would receive a target percentage of water production they must reduce compared with 2013 usage.

Groups with residents that are using the most per capita would be expected to cut their overall water production the most - perhaps even more than 25%, Gomberg said. Groups using the least amount per capita might be asked to cut less than 25%.

To ensure local water districts meet their targets, state officials can issue "cease and desist" orders to the agencies that explain specific actions that must be taken to conserve, Gomberg said.

If that doesn't work, the board can fine an agency up to $10,000 a day for non-compliance - "the ultimate remedy," Gomberg said.

"The governor has directed us with an executive order to do this, so we are going to make sure we use every tool available to use to make sure we hit that 25%," he said in an earlier interview.

Release of the framework is expected shortly before the water board shares its February water use data on Tuesday. After several months of increased conservation, levels declined in January as temperatures increased.

In the face of waning conservation figures, some local water agencies have stepped up enforcement of their water restrictions, writing citations and even issuing fines.

"This is the worst [drought] we've ever had to deal with," Gomberg said. "There are going to have to be very significant cutbacks in outdoor water use across the state - for everyone, residents, businesses, institutions. For some people, that's going to require big time changes."
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One woman dead after crash on Weedpatch Highway

April 7, 2015, 3:28 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- A woman is dead after a 2 car crash on Weedpatch Highway according to the California Highway Patrol.

It happened just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators say a small 4 door car going east on Sunset Blvd. pulled out in front of a small minivan going south on Weedpatch.

The car was broadsided on the drivers side door and the driver of the car died at the scene.

The two people in the minivan were taken to KMC with minor to moderate injuries.

The crash happened right in front of Sunset School but no students or staff were involved in the crash.
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Crash with school bus leaves 1 student with minor injuries

April 7, 2015, 3:58 pm
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BAKERSFIELD, CA- Bakersfield Police are investigating a minor crash between a car and a Bakersfield City School bus.

The crash happened just before 2 Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Q Street and Golden State Highway.

One student was on board the school bus when the crash happened and suffered minor injuries.

Police have not said who was at fault in the crash.
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