Deadly flu season not over yet
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Twenty people have now died from the flu in Kern County. Last year, there were only two deaths. Spring is on the way, but health officials say flu season may not be over yet. "We...
View ArticleLocal farmers welcome the rain
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Fourth generation farmer Jason Giannelli knows all to well the importance of rain. "The more surface water that we get, the less we have to pump out of the ground," said...
View ArticleMurder charge recommended in Arvin teen's death
Arvin, CA - Sheriff's detectives are now calling the death of an Arvin teenager a murder, not an accident. The coroner determined in January 18-year-old Alejandro Pantoja died from an accidental...
View ArticleSchools update safety plans
BAKERSFIELD, CA - California schools are required to update safety plans by March 1st. It's a yearly requirement, but one local principal is taking extra precautions. In January, local first responders...
View ArticleDeal with Bass Pro Shops off for now
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Bass Pro Shops planned for a shopping center in Southwest Bakersfield is a no-go at this point. Company officials confirm the deal is off for now, but said the company is still...
View ArticleFive-year-old girl allegedly burned, tied
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A Bakersfield couple appeared in court Wednesday, charged with abusing their five-year-old child.Jesse Brown and Virginia Rodriguez both entered not guilty pleas in court....
View ArticleCity Animal Control to conduct rabies, licensing clinic for pets
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The city's animal control division invites you to a low cost rabies vaccination and licensing clinic on Saturday. The clinic to be held at Beale Park on Oleander Avenue will offer...
View ArticlePG&E offers storm tips for customers
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The following is a news release from Pacific Gas and Electric: A winter storm is forecast to bring rain, thunderstorms and high winds to parts of California, starting Friday. The...
View ArticleDeputy charged with killing pedestrians rejects plea offer, heads to trial
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A Kern County Sheriff's Deputy, charged with hitting and killing two pedestrians in Oildale in 2011, is set to go to trial next month. During a court hearing Thursday, Deputy John...
View ArticleProduct developer says saves water, energy
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A push of a button. Or a flick of your shower head. That's all Johnny Olaguez says it takes for his invention to make a difference in the world. "I pushed the showerhead to the side...
View ArticleLocal students teach science, compete for national award
BAKERSFIELD, CA - In Room 110 at Lakeside School Thursday morning, students were teaching students. "It was actually really fun teaching these kids because we can be opening their eyes to new careers...
View ArticlePolice looking for accused cameras thief
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police needs the public's help to identify and locate a man for theft. Police say on January 18, 2014, the man,described as white or Hispanic, early 20’s, wearing a...
View ArticlePolice: Man removed cameras from downtown business
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police need your help to identify and locate a man wanted for theft. Police say on January 12, 2014, at 2:50 am the man removed video surveillance cameras from the...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in Southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into the side of a car in Southwest Bakersfield. It happened Thursday night just after 10 p.m. at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Akers Road....
View ArticleMan shot, killed at home in Southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Someone shot and killed a Bakersfield at his home in Southeast Bakersfield Thursday just before 9 p.m. Bakersfield police said Jimmy Lee Wallace, 57, was shot multiple times at his...
View ArticleTwo crashes close part of Highway 99
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- The crash happened around 9:00 Friday morning. The CHP says the driver was heading east on 58 headed to the southbound 99 connector. That's when he hit the cement side- and two other...
View ArticleDeputies: Be wary of potential telephone scam
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Deputies say they have received several calls about a possible phone scam taking place in the Bakersfield area. Sheriff's investigators say an unknown person has been calling...
View ArticlePolice searching for men suspected of theft
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police needs the public's help to identify and locate two men wanted for theft. Police say on January 19, 2014, at 3:40 am the men entered the Circle K at 1030 Oak...
View ArticleCounty to pay $8.8 million to families of victims hit, killed by sheriff's...
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The county of Kern will pay $8.8 million to two families, whose loved ones were hit and killed by a Kern County Sheriff's Deputy more than two years ago. The civil case was settled...
View ArticlePolice: Merchandise stolen from Sports Chalet
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police need your help to identify and locate a young woman wanted for grand theft. Police say on January 27, 2014, at 5:45 p.m. the woman entered the Sports Chalet at...
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