Pedestrian fatalities, safety committee to take up issue
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident in Oildale and whether criminal charges should be filed against the driver.This comes on the heels of a city council...
View ArticleVeteran's home remodeled by volunteers
A local disabled veteran will be able to move around her home more comfortably, thanks to a team of volunteers who performed a number of home repairs. Virginia Walton began doing the repairs herself a...
View ArticleBurrito Project celebrates 5 years
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- For some of the needy in Bakersfield, Sundays are an opportunity to receive a free meal. "They come out and pass out burritos every Sunday to us. Burritos, water and whatever extra...
View ArticleLocal disabled veteran's home remodeled
TAFT, CA -- A local disabled veteran will be able to move around her home more comfortably, thanks to a team of volunteers who performed a number of home repairs. "I started remodeling this place...
View ArticleKern Transit holding public meetings to announce route changes
BAKERSFIELD,CA- For nearly a decade, Kern Regional Transit routes have stayed the same. However, that will change come August 4. Six months ago, Kern Transit officials began to take note of the...
View ArticleCovenant Coffee expanding
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Covenant Community Services is expanding its operations and opportunities for former foster youth in our community. With the help of a new executive chef, it's taking the brand to...
View ArticleFire breaks out at Costco
BAKERSFIELD, CA- An investigation is underway into what caused an early morning fire outside the Costco on Rosedale Highway.Kern county fire said they received several reports of flames and smoke just...
View ArticleInmate walks away from Taft minimum security satellite camp
TAFT, CA -- The search continues for an inmate who walked away from a minimum security satellite camp at the Taft Correctional Institution. Prison officials say late Friday afternoon, while...
View ArticleGET bus driver strike imminent
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A strike is imminent for GET bus drivers as a midnight deadline looms for employees. GET officials said last-minute negotiations with union and GET officials broke down late Sunday...
View ArticleCourt records: Details about alleged sexual assaults
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- New court documents reveal shocking details about a local man's alleged sexual involvement with two underage teen girls, including one who says she was kidnaped, raped, and held...
View ArticlePolice looking for man suspected in Old Navy robbery
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding a man they say stole merchandise from the Old Navy store in Valley Plaza earlier this month. Police say on the morning of July 3, three...
View ArticleKern Health Systems has new chief medical officer
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Kern Health Systems has a new chief medical officer in house. Dr. Chandrakala Gowda comes to Bakersfield from Fort Wayne, Indiana. According to a news release, Dr. Gowda most...
View ArticleGET bus workers on strike
BAKERSFIELD, CA- After months of failed contract negotiations, Golden Empire Transit Union employees have gone on strike.The strike has suspended all regular routes starting Tuesday morning, but GET...
View ArticleState approves water regulations
SACRAMENTO, CA -- The State Water Resources Control board in Sacramento approved regulations Tuesday, restricting outdoor water use as of August 1.These aren't simply guidelines -- if you violate...
View ArticleDeputies seek suspected liquor store robber
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Deputies need your help to identify a man accused of robbery. Deputies say on June 30 the man robbed the Highland Manor Liquor Store at 220 China Grade Loop in Oildale. The man...
View ArticleDeputies looking for runaway brother, sister from Wasco
WASCO, CA -- Deputies need your help finding a brother and sister who authorities say ran away from their Wasco home during the 4th of July weekend. Haedon Kaufman and his sister, Rheagan Kaufman...
View ArticleState board approves water regulations
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The State Water Resources Control Board approved regulations Tuesday -- limiting outdoor water use. State officials say violating the new rules is a crime.If you're caught wasting...
View ArticleA man is convicted of a 2009 murder
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man accused of shooting and killing a teenager at a party in Southeast Bakersfield more than five years ago was found guilty of murder. Sheriff's deputies say Jonathan Lee and...
View ArticleEnforcing water regulations
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Thanks to California's drought, water wasters will soon face drastic penalties. State regulators voted Tuesday to fine wasters up to $500 come August 1st, if they are caught wasting....
View ArticleLocal reaction to federal judge's ruling deeming state's death penalty...
BAKERSFIELD, CA - There was a big ruling Wednesday on the legality of the death penalty in California. A federal judge says delays make the death penalty unconstitutional, specifically pointing to...
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