Holiday food baskets from local law enforcement
Hundreds of boxes are packed with food and ready for delivery. It's part of the Christmas food basket donation drive from the Bakersfield Police Department and the Kern County Sheriff's...
View ArticleLawyers struggle to avoid hung jury in Taft High shooting case
Jurors in the Taft Union High School trial told the judge Tuesday morning they were unable to reach a unanimous decision in the case against Bryan Oliver, prompting the trial judge to attempt an...
View ArticleSand, sandbags available for residents affected by flooding
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Residents who need sand and or sandbags for flooding can pick up supplies at several Kern County Fire stations. County fire officials say sandbags are available at the following...
View ArticleDMV: New driver license applicants can avoid scams
SACRAMENTO, CA - The state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding customers to avoid scams involving driver license applications, such as efforts to charge for services that DMV offers for...
View ArticleSenator presents presidential award to Kern heroes
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Senator Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Tuesday to the men and women of the Kern County Sheriff's Desert Group Search and Rescue...
View ArticleHung jury declared in Taft High shooting case
A mistrial was declared Tuesday afternoon in the case of Bryan Oliver, the student who admitted shooting one classmate and trying to shoot another at Taft High School two years ago.Judge John Lua...
View ArticleCase of Bryan Oliver: Jury Choices
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Bryan Oliver, the alleged shooter in the Taft Union High School shooting, is charged with two counts of attempted murder.The first count is for shooting Bowe Cleveland and the other...
View ArticleLane closures expected on Panama and Taft Highway
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - A traffic advisory is being released by The Thomas Roads Improvement Program as a result of the State Route 99/ Hosking Avenue Interchange construction project.The work will happen...
View ArticleTwo juveniles arrested for stealing items from vehicles
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Two juvenile males have been arrested by deputies from the Rosamond Substation for stealing items from unlocked vehicles.The juveniles are reportedly tied to approximately 30 thefts...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for holiday lights at CALM
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The California Living Museum is looking for volunteers to help at HolidayLights at CALM. Approximately 30 volunteers are needed each night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., through Jan. 3...
View ArticleSeveral injured in RV crash on Rosedale Highway
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Several people were injured this morning in a crash in front of the Northwest Promenade on Rosedale Highway.The incident happened just after 8 a.m. Bakersfield police said a...
View ArticleSettlement proposed for victim of police dog attack
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - New details have been released about a settlement reached for the estranged wife of Kern County's Sheriff who was severely bitten by a police k-9 during a drug search of her...
View ArticleCarmike Cinemas to pull 'The Interview' from theaters
In the wake of threats and a major cyberattack against Sony Pictures, the company pulls the plug on the New York premiere of "The Interview." The hack-attack has had a devastating impact on the...
View ArticleStay Focused Ministries toy giveaway this Sunday
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Stay Focused Ministries will present its 23rd Annual FREE Christmas Toy and Teddy Bear Giveaway this Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Grace Assembly of God church.Last year, more than 10,000...
View ArticleGreenfield school district gives new shoes to local kids
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - About 150 kids in the Greenfield Union School District will have warm shoes as they walk through the winter months, and it's all thanks to the kindness of donors.This morning the...
View ArticleResults for BPD's annual employee awards event
The Bakersfield Police Department held its annual Employee Award Ceremony today at 10:00 a.m. at Bakersfield Police Headquarters, 1601 Truxtun Ave.Police Chief Greg Williamson and Command Staff...
View ArticleAttorney releases statement on Bryan Oliver case
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Attorney Daniel Rodriguez has released a statement regarding the criminal case against Bryan Oliver. Judge John Lua declared a mistrial in the criminal case on Tuesday. Oliver is...
View ArticleTUHS meets to discuss superintendent's employment
TAFT, CA. - The Taft City School board is meeting this afternoon, to discuss the employment of their superintendent Ron Bryant.Bryant's future with the district is uncertain, after he was sentneced for...
View ArticleFriends gather to celebrate veteran's birthday
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - A special veteran was celebrated this morning at the monthly Honor Flight breakfast in downtown Bakersfield. Veterans and volunteers serenaded centenarian Bill Kehoe, who is on the...
View ArticleHall ambulance reminds community of impaired driving dangers
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Hall Ambulance and local law enforcement agencies are offering a very real reminder of the dangers of how quickly a crash can happen, following a crash involving an ambulance and a...
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