Bakersfield Fire Department creates new Facebook, Twitter pages
The Bakersfield Fire Department has started a Facebook and Twitter page, in hopes of getting more fire department related information out to the public.The page is listed under Bakersfield Fire...
View ArticlePolice: Man attacked after refusing to give up wallet
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police are asking or the public's help in identifying and finding a man they say tried to steal another man's wallet while at a drive-thru. Police say the suspect...
View ArticleLocal students create educational video games
BAKERSFIELD, CA - It's a first of its kind lesson at Independence High School. It involves students playing video games, video games that they designed."They are asked to create math-based games. So...
View ArticleTwo sides in GET bus strike to meet Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Officials with Golden Empire Transit say a negotiating session with the Teamsters is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. It's day 16 of the strike. GET issued a statement Monday...
View ArticleBills to manage our groundwater are debated
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Two bills are moving through the California legislature right now that would mandate the creation of local agencies that would establish a water budget to sustain our precious...
View ArticleState discusses new oil train regulations
BAKERSFIELD, CA - In two months, the amount of oil coming into Kern County on trains will skyrocket. It's a dangerous prospect considering recent crude tanker train explosions in other states. That's...
View ArticleThursday is National Heat Stroke Prevention Day
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Thursday is National Heat Stroke Prevention Day. It's a day to raise awareness about heat stroke deaths of children in vehicles and to take precautions when out in summer...
View ArticleArrest made in suspected DUI crash in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A Bakersfield man was arrested for driving under the influence after police said he struck two parked cars and then crashed into an apartment building in southwest...
View ArticleFood bank to distribute pre-packaged food boxes to drought affected families
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The folks at the CAPK Food Bank will continue distributing emergency pre-packaged food boxes to families affected by the drought throughout August. People who are eligible to...
View ArticleKevin McCarthy to become House Majority Leader
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy will take Eric Cantor's place, becoming the house majority leader at the stroke of midnight Friday morning.The 49-year-old Republican will...
View ArticleTalks Fail: No deal between GET, union
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Officials at Golden Empire Transit say there's no agreement after the two sides met for a negotiating session Tuesday afternoon. The session comes on day 17 of the transit strike....
View ArticleHospice recruiting for volunteer programs
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Optimal Hospice Care is looking for a few good volunteers for their community service programs. The programs include the Karaoke Singer Group, CarePals Pet Therapy, Veteran to...
View ArticleGET bus strike continues
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- It's been a week since the union and GET last tried to make a deal. On Thursday, the union said they came back with concessions offering a longer contract with lower pay increases....
View ArticleFree swim days at two city pools
BAKERSFIELD, CA- All nine Bakersfield spray parks are closed to comply with the state's water restrictions. Due to the closure, the City will offer free swim days at two of their pools. Starting...
View ArticleAnother Kern County injection well shuts down
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Another injection well in Kern County is being shut down over concerns of contaminated groundwater.A representative with the Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources, or DOGGR,...
View ArticleBad air caution continues in mountains and valley
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A trio of wildfires burning in the mountains east of Fresno could affect air quality in the Kern County mountains and even in Bakersfield, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution...
View ArticleSupervisors to discuss agreement to build soundwall on Westside Parkway
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- County supervisors will discuss an agreement with the city to build a soundwall on the Westside Parkway. The city is asking the county for $250,000 to help with the construction....
View ArticleMeth, cash found after arrest in Wasco
WASCO, CA -- A man is under arrest after a struggle with deputies in Wasco Thursday afternoon. Sheriff's officials say Alfonso Trujillo had been pulled over after a deputy noticed he had expired...
View ArticleDelano Police: Girl, 13, sexually assaulted while walking to school
DELANO, CA -- Delano police are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl as she was walking to school Friday morning. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic man, 20-30's,...
View ArticleLiquor store's license suspended indefinitely
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The liquor license of a Bakersfield liquor store has been suspended indefinitely. Agents from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control posted a 45-day suspension at Oak Lane...
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