Multiple Measles cases reported in California
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The California Department of Public Health has confirmed a total of 59 cases of Measles in California as of the end of December 2014."If you have symptoms, and believe you may have...
View ArticleLocal woman encourages others to volunteer
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A woman from Bakersfield is encouraging others to support our military men and women by dedicating 10 hours this year to help veterans. She posted the challenge on her Facebook page...
View ArticleHomelessness Census begins today
BAKERSFIELD, CA - In an effort to reduce homelessness in our community, volunteers are conducting a survey. The Kern County Homeless Collaborative will begin its census Thursday -- counting the number...
View ArticleBack to the drawing board for 24th Street Project
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The 24th Street Improvement Project is going back to the drawing board.After a lengthy discussion, the Bakersfield City Council decided at their meeting on Jan. 21 to send the project...
View ArticleWater district officials announce new director
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Kern County Water Agency has announced that Charles W. Wulff will be the new Director of Division 5. The division governs the central and southern portions of metropolitan...
View ArticleGuilty plea to murder in pot shop shooting
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield teen accused in robbing a pot shop during a shooting that left two people dead has pleaded guilty to one count of murder. Miracle Jackson, 17, entered the plea...
View ArticleCoaching change coming to Independence High School
BAKERSFIELD, CA - There's another coaching change going into the upcoming high school football season. Independence varsity football coach Sean McKeown has resigned.He has accepted a teaching and...
View ArticleUpdate: Missing woman found safe by CHP
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield police say an at-risk missing woman has been found safe. Nancy Lynn Merrick, 78, was found Thursday afternoon at the base of the grapevine by Bakersfield CHP officers....
View ArticlePolice arrest man accused of entering several women's unlocked homes
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Police have arrested a man who officers say entered several women's unlocked homes in southwest Bakersfield.The first call came in Tuesday afternoon in the 4600 block of Bloomquist...
View ArticlePolice: Man may be connected to attempted kidnapping near Munsey School
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield police and the sheriff's department say a man may be connected to an attempted kidnapping near Munsey Elementary School.The sheriff's department says the man, tried to...
View ArticleWoman recovering after fire destroys mobile home
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a fire that destroyed a mobile home in eastern Kern County. Officials say just after two Thursday afternoon, county fire received...
View ArticleFrantic search for missing retainer
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The frantic search for a missing orthodontic retainer is over thanks to some human kindness. It's not uncommon for kids who have retainers to straighten their teeth to accidentally...
View ArticleClinic expected to re-open today after receiving threats
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Three local child guidance clinics are expected to re-open today, after a violent threat prompted their closures yesterday. The Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic closed...
View ArticleBPD searching for burglary suspect
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a suspect wanted for burglary.The incident occurred on Dec. 24, 2014 around 4:23 a.m. outside of...
View ArticleInvestigators looking into fire at rehabilitation center
BAKERSFIELD, CA - An investigation is underway into what caused a fire this morning at a rehabilitation center in northeast Bakersfield. City fire officials said the fire started in a closet inside...
View ArticleAshley Arellano found in northern California
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The 13-year-old girl who ran away from her Oildale home has been found in northern California and the man who Sheriff's officials say helped her run away is in custody.Sheriff's...
View ArticleCounty officials look to declare a fiscal emergency
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The county administrative office is proposing that the board of supervisors declare a fiscal emergency to help manage ongoing budget deficits for the general fund. The office cites...
View ArticleNew unemployment numbers still high for Kern
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Local unemployment numbers are out today, showing improvement from a year ago. However, the numbers are up slightly from November. Kern County's unemployment rate for December...
View ArticleKidnapping, trespassing, and burglary suspect arrested
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield police have arrested a man who they said entered several women's unlocked homes in southwest Bakersfield.The first call came in Tuesday, Jan 20, in the 4600 block of...
View ArticleCovered California enrollment event on Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Clinica Sierra Vista is hosting an enrollment event to assist the public with enrolling in Covered California and Medi-Cal.The open enrollment period ends on Feb. 15, so residents are...
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