Local woman paralyzed after flu shot
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Many people around Kern County are getting flu shots, but a Bakersfield woman says she and her family can't get the shot because of the risk of developing a rare disease.The chance...
View ArticleFlu deaths and hospitalizations on the rise
KERN COUNTY, CA - The number of deaths from the flu is dramatically rising in Kern County. On Monday, health officials reported the death of a seventh person.Kern County was one of the first regions...
View ArticlePassing of Bakersfield restauranteur
BAKERSFIELD, CA- We are saddened to report the passing of one of Bakersfield's beloved restauranteurs. Family members at Uricchio's Trattoria in Downtown Bakersfield confirm that the restaurant's...
View ArticleBakersfield child has H1N1 twice
BAKERSFIELD, CA--The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says we can expect high levels of flu activity to continue for the next several weeks. In Kern County the number of deaths from the flu...
View ArticleCinnamon roll drive helps families and individuals with Alzheimer's Disease
BAKERSFIELD,CA- More than 10,000 people in Kern County suffer from Alzheimer's Disease and on Wednesday you can help families affected by the devastating disease.The Alzheimer's Disease Association of...
View ArticlePublic input needed for spay, neuter program in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The community's input is needed as officials create a spay and neuter program for Kern County. County supervisors announced Monday plans to convene a special committee to combat animal...
View ArticleGovernor talks budget in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Governor Jerry Brown is in Bakersfield to talk about this year's budget. He began the day at the Bakersfield City School District office discussing a host of issues ranging from...
View ArticleFunding future farming education
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Governor Jerry Brown was in Bakersfield Tuesday morning to meet with community leaders about his recent budget. Not mentioned in his latest proposal is funding for agriculture...
View ArticleFlu claims eighth victim in Kern County
KERN COUNTY, CA - An eighth person has now died from the flu in Kern County.Health officials say they're continuing to monitor flu cases, but stop short of calling it an outbreak. Health officials...
View ArticleMan killed in head-on crash on Copus Road
A head-on collision Tuesday afternoon south of Bakersfield left a northern California man dead and two people seriously injured.According to a CHP officer at the scene, the driver, Bruce Avery, 60, of...
View ArticleSheriff Youngblood and Gov. Brown disagree over immigration law
KERN COUNTY, CA-- Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood is defending his opposition to a new law signed by Governor Jerry Brown. The Governor talked to the Sheriff personally while he was in...
View ArticleThe governor and sheriff discuss Trust Act enforcement
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Governor Jerry Brown addressed several issues during his visit to Bakersfield Tuesday, including the sheriff's refusal to enforce a new state law. The Trust Act changes the way law...
View ArticleSpay-neuter committee meeting in Downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A public meeting was held Tuesday night in Downtown Bakersfield to find the best way to deal with the pet overpopulation problem in Kern County. Kern County Supervisors Leticia Perez...
View ArticlePolice: Arrests made in 2013 homicide
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police have arrested two men for the shooting death of a man in March 2013. Investigators say Spencer Rogers, 24 and Walter Goodson, 38 were booked Tuesday on suspicion...
View ArticleExtended fire season, local firefighters on alert
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A string of brush fires has popped up around our state in mid-January."It's abnormal because it's been extreme, and during these extreme times firefighters are on high alert," said...
View ArticleDeputies searching for east Bakersfield robbery suspect
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Deputies need your help identifying a suspect wanted for robbery. The sheriff's department says on January 2, 2014 at about 2:00 p.m. a suspect entered the Mi Familia Market at...
View ArticleCinnamon rolls sold out at local fundraiser
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Two things are evident from Wednesday morning's cinnamon roll drive to help the Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County. One, our community continues to be extremely generous....
View ArticleDrought declaration expected this week
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A statewide drought declaration may happen sooner rather than later. Kern County Water Agency officials said Wednesday they expect word from the governor by the end of this...
View ArticleFlu vaccine not a guarantee against illness
KERN COUNTY, CA - It's not too late to get a flu shot, but not every doctor and pharmacy in the county chose to carry the vaccine. The Rite Aid pharmacy in The Marketplace ran out of the flu vaccine...
View ArticleLaw enforcement cracks down on mail thefts
KERN COUNTY, CA - Federal officials and local law enforcement released new numbers Wednesday, on the number of mail thefts in Kern County.The U.S. Postal Service says the Central Valley is a hot spot...
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