Bakersfield man charged with practicing medicine in his home without a license
A Bakersfield man was charged in court Monday with practicing medicine without a license in his home.Newly released police reports detail what led to the arrest of 58-year-old Alberto Gonzalez and what...
View ArticleDr. Harb v. City of Bakersfield trial continues
The civil trial of a local doctor who suffered a stroke resulting in permanent brain damage, continued Monday. Dr. Mohamad Harb is suing the Bakersfield Police Department, claiming officers did not...
View ArticleContact 17: Black Friday security guards say they were never paid
Javier Hernandez says it's outrageous that he and several others who worked security on Black Friday last year still haven't been paid.“It’s been a really long time,” Hernandez says. “It’s...
View ArticleDelano residents push for stop sign after girl's death
Residents in Delano are calling for change following the death of Shaylyn Pinoliar, 12. Pinoliar was struck and killed by a car while walking to La Vina Middle School Wednesday, November 14. Residents...
View ArticleEgypt president says Israeli aggression will end today
What Egypt's president calls "Israeli aggression against Gaza" will end today though he gave no evidence to support that prediction. This comes as the white house overnight announced secretary of...
View ArticleHoliday Cottage celebrates its 25th anniversary
The 25th anniversary of the Holiday Cottage kicks off Tuesday morning. If you're looking to give the perfect gift this year, you can do so while helping out a great cause at the same time. It lets the...
View ArticleFormer BPD officer testifies in Harb v. City of Bakersfield civil trial
A key witness in the civil case of a local doctor suing the City of Bakersfield took the stand Tuesday. Former Bakersfield Police officer, Claudia Payne, was the first to respond to Dr. Mohamed Harb...
View ArticleA wish come true: Sick teen gets shopping spree
A wish came true Tuesday for a 17-year-old Bakersfield boy with kidney disease. The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted the teen a shopping spree. The best part? The whole thing was a surprise. Steven...
View ArticleNon-profit needs help to feed the needy on Thanksgiving
A local non-profit is still in need of help.Several charities that normally serve Thanksgiving meals to the homeless and disadvantaged, aren't this year due to a lack of donations.So, Blessing Corner...
View ArticleNew sponsor named for Bakersfield Christmas Parade
In about two weeks, the annual Bakersfield Christmas Parade will march through downtown streets.On Tuesday, parade organizers announced Dignity Health, which runs Mercy and Memorial Hospitals, is now...
View ArticleLocal farmers on the lookout for citrus pest
Steve Murray says he is closely watching his 20 acres of citrus at Murray Family Farms in east Bakersfield. He's looking for the Asian Citrus Psyllid, or ACP that was found in Tulare County last...
View ArticleWell-known local physician remembered
An iconic Bakersfield physician is being remembered.Dr. Romain Clerou died Tuesday afternoon of natural causes at the age of 98.His medical career spanned the better part of six decades, and he...
View ArticleLamont SWAT standoff recorded by resident
An intense home video posted on Youtube gives what's billed as an up close look at the deadly standoff in Lamont last week.This video was posted by a Lamont resident who watched as SWAT team members...
View ArticleMillions of Americans hitting the road for holiday weekend
If you’re traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, you’re not the only one. More than 43 million Americans are hitting the road or the air this weekend, according to Triple A. And traveling could...
View ArticleNew product easing worry for caregivers
About 10,000 people suffer from Alzheimer's Disease or dementia in Kern County. Many are being cared for by family members in the home. Wandering can be a very big problem and a fear that keeps some...
View ArticleRoad to recovery: 9-year-old amputee shares his story
Talk about brave. A 9-year-old boy who recently had his leg amputated is sharing his story of recovery. Ethan Perez is now healing in his Bakersfield home. It's only been three weeks since Ethan's...
View ArticleLamont man posts video of last week's deadly shooting in Lamont
A Lamont man posted a seven-minute video he shot as he watched SWAT team members shoot at an armed man hiding in a trailer near his backyard. The man says he uploaded the videos to YouTube under the...
View ArticleGET Bus route change complaints persist
It's been a month and a half since Golden Empire Transit changed its bus routes.While regular riders seem to be adjusting, key stops for the homeless and mentally disabled were eliminated, and some...
View ArticleBakersfield family has small reason to be thankful
This tiny miracle, is Bodi Ray. Born last Wednesday, three months premature to Stephanie and Bo Brandenburg. The new mom and dad thought this Thanksgiving and holiday season would be their final one...
View ArticleAnnual Pie Run at Hart Park
A warm welcome on what was a cool morning at Hart Park for this year's annual Pie Run. The run is something Dave Meek is thankful for this year. It's a tradition his family's had for the past 15...
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