Bakersfield man turns himself in for hit and run
A Bakersfield man wanted for an injury hit and run accident has turned himself in. Frank Carrillo says he hit a woman last month, stopped, took her to the hospital and left. But, he didn't know he had...
View ArticleTen inmates sent to hospital following prison riot in Delano
Three inmates are in critical condition and seven others seriously injured after a riot at Kern Valley State Prison.Just before 10 a.m. Thursday, correctional officers say there was a riot on both...
View ArticleLocal woman files claim after accusing CHP officer of rape
A local woman is preparing to sue the state over a CHP officer who, she says, raped her after she was pulled over for driving drunk. The alleged incident involving Officer Jose Davila happened six...
View ArticleAttorney: Medical facility FBI searches center on medical supplier
A medical supply office was searched this week and an attorney representing a doctor whose office and home were also searched, says the supply office is the focus of the FBI investigation. 17 News...
View ArticleNorthern California lawmaker wants last call to be 4 a.m.
A senator from San Francisco is proposing a bill to keep the party going past 2 a.m. SB 635 would allow cities and counties to extend bar hours until as late as 4 a.m.But, not everyone is raising a...
View ArticleLocal group highlighting professional women
BAKERSFIELD, CA - New numbers show women continue to gain significant ground in leadership roles in the workforce. In the most recent findings, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 51%...
View ArticleFormer police clerk accused of stealing thousands of dollars
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A former Bakersfield police records clerk is suspected of taking tens of thousands of dollars from an organization that helps at-risk kids and the families of fallen officers.Records...
View ArticleDUI task force set for St. Patrick's Day crackdown
If you plan to party this weekend for St. Patrick's Day, there will be extra officers on patrol looking for drunk and unlicensed drivers. During this holiday, Police, Sheriff, and CHP throughout Kern...
View ArticleName released in fatal Shafter accident
SHAFTER, CA - We now know the name of a man from Shafter who died Thursday night when his pickup crashed into an orchard. The accident happened about 8:30 pm on Jumper Avenue, just north of Lerdo...
View ArticleKern High School students compete in Skills Olympics
Some local students have some new hardware to show off following the annual Skills Olympics. More than 400 juniors and seniors put their vocational talents to the test and learned what they might want...
View ArticleDead dog found in Arvin Animal Control truck after ten days
There are allegations of domestic violence in Bakersfield and a connection to a dead dog, left in a conspicuous spot in Arvin.Bakersfield police arrested an Arvin Animal Control officer. Officers say...
View ArticleCaught on camera: Burglars in action
The Sheriff's Department has a good clue, as it tries to catch three burglars who were caught on camera leaving a northeast Bakersfield home two weeks ago.Deputies say the same trio was caught on...
View ArticleSweepstakes internet cafes ordered to close, so why are they still open?
Last May, a judge ordered nine internet cafes to shut down their sweepstakes business, calling them casinos. Nearly a year later those cafes are closed, but others are still popping up. Deputy District...
View ArticleRetirees tackle highway litter problem
Trash on the highways is a big problem in the City of Bakersfield, but a group of seniors is trying to tackle the problem head on. Instead of grass and gravel, it's garbage that coats the side of our...
View ArticleDeadly crash in northeast Bakersfield
Two men are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in northeast Bakersfield. The crash happened around 8:30 Saturday morning at the intersection of Columbus Street and University Avenue.Bakersfield...
View ArticleSome realtors going back to basics, seeking clients
BAKERSFIELD, CA - With social networking and cell phones, getting a handwritten note doesn't happen often. Some real estate agents are scaling back on technology and reaching out in more traditional...
View ArticleEnd of life care
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Recent incidents at Glenwood Gardens have brought up questions about the legalities of advanced directives, the forms a patient fills out describing the medical care they want if...
View ArticleSupervisor Perez to run for 16th District State Senate Seat
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez announced Monday she will run for the 16th State Senate District Seat. After weeks of talking it over with her family, Perez said she's certain...
View ArticleFriends and family remember best friends killed in car crash
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Family and friends are grieving the loss of two best friends, killed in a car crash near Bakersfield College on Saturday. It happened at the intersection of University Avenue and...
View Article'Faith In Action' calls for earned citizenship
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Members of a multi-faith organization in Bakersfield called for immigration reform Monday. Faith in Action held a rally outside the federal building downtown to kick off its...
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