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Trial continues over Community Recycling facility near Lamont

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LAMONT - A decision has been continued on whether Community Recycling near Lamont should shut down. The case went to trial Wednesday, nearly two years after two employees died at the composting facility.

Judge Eric Bradshaw said he wanted to hear additional comments from both sides before reaching a decision.

More than a dozen people appeared in the courtroom Friday, opposing how Community Recycling is operated.

This comes nearly two years after Armando Ramirez, 16, and his brother Eladio, 22, were killed by toxic fumes while working on a drainage canal.

One month later, county supervisors ordered the facility to shut down after numerous violations of its conditional use permit. Supervisors also fined the facility $2.3 million.

But, in February of last year a judge said the facility could temporarily stay open to deal with wastewater.

Community Recycling has filed two lawsuits against the county. One to fight the county's move to revoke its conditional use permit and another to challenge the $2.3 million in fines for violating that permit.

The trial will continue Monday morning.

The family of the brothers has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit.


Young Bakersfield motocross star gets national attention

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BAKERSFIELD - Bakersfield is getting a shoutout thanks to a young motocross star.

Eight-year-old Ryder Difrancesco was featured in a GoPro video called "Tikes on Bikes" taken at a race in Las Vegas in May. In it, he raced his way to first place and the renowned helmet camera maker just recently chose it as its national featured video of the week.

The tiny cameras called GoPros, capture the bird's eye view of tiny riders. One was mounted 49 inches up, on top of Ryder Difrancesco's helmet.

"It was actually a fun day. And, they had a GoPro on me when I was walking around and stuff like that, and that was cool to watch," said Difrancesco.

Ryder was named by his father, a world champion speedway racer.

"He just named me Ryder and I just started racing," said Difrancesco.

He started riding at the age of two and racing when he was four. At six, he became the youngest to win the Loretta Lynn National Championship. And at seven, he was the first ever to win the race two years in a row.

In May, Ryder was chosen among thousands of young riders to compete in the K.T.M. Challenge in Las Vegas, signing autographs for a crowd of half a million. And, for the first time, Ryder was racing with a GoPro attached to his helmet.

"You don't realize how fast they really go until you see the GoPro. He's just really good on a motorcycle," said Lisa Difrancesco, Ryder's mother.

"I was on the gate. I felt nervous. The gate dropped and I was like in fifth. And, one lap it took and I got into first and the white flag came out," recalled Ryder. "I went to the checkered flag and I felt better than I ever have."

Organizers of the race edited clips of the GoPros together and sent the video of Ryder's win to the camera maker.

Last week, out of a world of entries, GoPro chose it to feature.

"Well, we had no idea it made video of the week for GoPro until my friend sent it to me. And, we didn't think it was a really big deal. And, everyone was like, no. That made video of the week. That's a big deal because that's nationwide," said Lisa Difrancesco.

"There's a lot of pros out there that wear GoPros, so I did it. I can't believe they didn't get picked," said Ryder.

Since Ryder won that race, he moves on to compete with about a dozen other regional winners October 19th in Las Vegas for the national championship. And, at that race, he will again be wearing a GoPro.

Murder victim's car returned to wife

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BAKERSFIELD - A murder victim's vehicle is back with his wife, an elementary school principal suspected of the crime. Kyle Humphrey, Leslie Chance's attorney, says the car involved in the murder was returned to his client Friday.

Chance's attorney, Kyle Humphrey, said the last time she was asked to pick up her husband's car, she was arrested. This time, she only picked up the car, but Humphrey said she doesn't want it.

The car is Todd Chance's 2011 Ford Mustang. Humphrey and his private investigator looked over the black vehicle Friday afternoon, searching for evidence they say the Sheriff's Department might have missed. There are no visible bullet holes or blood, only a muddy smear on the driver's side door handle.

Humphrey said initially, Leslie Chance got a bill from the Sheriff's Department to tow and store the car. When Humphrey called about the bill, he says deputies told him it was a mistake and his client could pick up the car.

Humphrey said for now, the car will sit in storage. He said Leslie Chance doesn't want it because it reminds her of Todd Chance.

"Apparently this was his love. He liked to drive it. He liked to wash it every weekend with his girls and he liked to go cruising," said Humphrey. "So it has all kinds of good memories for her and unfortunately a tragic final memory."

Todd Chance's body was found in an almond orchard last month. That same day his Mustang was found in a southwest Bakersfield neighborhood, about 15 miles from his body.

Leslie Chance was arrested for Todd Chance's murder but was released Thursday after the District Attorney's office said it wouldn't charge her just yet.

She did not attend her husband's funeral Wednesday at her attorney's wishes.

"So if she could avoid it and not expose her children to confrontation or outrage, she's being a good mother," said Humphrey. "So to all the naysayers out there, I made the decision. I'd make the same decision and boo to you."

Deputies said Leslie Chance is still the only suspect in the murder. Humphrey said deputies still have many of her belongings including her purse, phone and computer.

District attorney looking into Bakersfield apartment fire

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BAKERSFIELD - Charges may be filed against a man for blowing up his northeast Bakersfield apartment. Investigators say he may have been making drugs illegally. The Kern County District Attorney's office is looking into the fire that injured at least one person.

The Bakersfield Fire Department will not release the man's name. But, the D.A.'s office said it is looking into whether he was making honey oil from marijuana, a process that police say is illegal.

The fire happened August 1st in the 2300 block of Eric Way. Witnesses said there were several explosions. Bakersfield fire officials say three families were displaced and one man was critically burned.

Bakersfield fire investigators are looking into whether the manufacturing of honey oil or pot wax with butane led to the explosion. Police say butane is explosive if not ventilated.

The Bakersfield Fire Department's arson investigators turned the case over to the D.A.'s office last month. Two weeks ago, the D.A. returned the case, asking for further investigation, a common practice that does not mean the case was rejected.

"It just means we want the city fire department to do a little more investigation, a little more work. And, once they send it back to us we'll review it, and if at that point we think there's charges we'll file it then," said Mark Pafford, Deputy District Attorney.

Bakersfield Police say making pot wax is a violation of the Health and Safety Code that says you can't chemically synthesize drugs. Officers say they are working on this case with the fire department, but say it may be hard to prosecute since investigators did not originally suspect drug-making caused the fire.

The Bakersfield Fire Department declined to comment on the case Friday because it is still under investigation.

North High student arrested for bringing bomb on campus

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OILDALE - A student at North High School faces at least one felony charge for bringing a bomb on campus Friday morning.

The school was put on lockdown for about an hour and the Sheriff's bomb squad was brought in.

"My speculation is if it did in fact detonate, it could have caused injuries," said Mike Collier, Kern High School District Police.

North High officials weren't taking any chances.

Staff called 911 and evacuated students to the football field. Worried parents flooded the nearby street.

"Obviously we have some parents who are on campus who are concerned, and we're releasing those students to their parents immediately," said North High Principal Alan Paradise.

Staff members say they were tipped off by other students who overheard the 15-year-old brag or talk about having the device in his locker in the C-Annex building on campus.

"The item is about four to five inches long, cylindrical and appears to contain some sort of explosive powder, explosive powder from a firework," said Collier.

The Sheriff's bomb squad rolled in and rendered the device safe.

Outside the campus, tensions at times ran high.

Some parents complained they didn't receive a text alert sent out by the high school. Others said they were getting conflicting information about whether to pick up their kids.

"Probably a lot of these people had to rush from work. So they're in a rush, and it's a slow process, and everybody's nerves get a little short," said Paradise.

"Crazy. People gone crazy. That's all I can say," said grandparent Mary Wolford.

Numerous students and parents complained, teachers and school staff prevented students from texting or calling their family as they waited in the stands.

"I was actually contacting my mother because she had text messaged me saying there were a bunch of police officers in front," said student Tyler Redwine.

Despite the complaints, the principal denied there was a policy.

"We did not get on the all-announcement and tell students not to use their phone. In fact, many students are using their phone to contact students. That was one of the ways they were making contact so we could release them,. said Paradise.

The student who allegedly brought the device to campus faces at least one felony charge of possessing a destructive device.

Community rallies around popular business owner with cancer

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KERNVILLE - A local woman is getting widespread support from the community after learning less than a month ago she has stage four cancer.

Carol Anderson's husband Terry, says nothing could have prepared them for this. But, he says the community's support makes it a little easier.

It was a dream come true for Terry Anderson and his wife to buy and take over McNally's seven years ago.

"This opportunity became available and it worked out perfect because I am really into food and the restaurant worked out really well for my side," said Terry Anderson.

Carol managed the store, the burger stand and handled administrative duties.

Originally from Orange County, the couple wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
 
The Andersons were living the dream until three weeks ago.

"We thought we had the world by the straps and it was a dream come true, until this," said Terry Anderson.

Carol has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Doctors believe she's had it for six months. The cancer started in her lungs and has now spread to her liver and lymph nodes.

"It was just a few days before her birthday. She started feeling a little rundown and thought may be she needed to get checked out because she really runs around this place a lot. It takes a lot to make this work," said Terry Anderson.

The Andersons thought Carol's fatigue was maybe from Walking Pneumonia or their biggest fear, Valley Fever.

"Neither one of us knew how to take it. We went from relief knowing that it wasn't Valley Fever to shock that it's cancer. It just kept getting worse from there. Finding out that it was so aggressive," said Terry Anderson.

The news was not only devastating to the family, but also the community.

"It strikes close to home. It makes you feel your mortality. You realize how precious life is," said Sheriff Donny Youngblood, a family friend.

"It came on so fast, and people are basically in shock that this is going on," said long-time customer Chris Wilson.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood describes the Andersons as giving.

"Whether it's a fundraiser for the people that lost their home in the fire in Kern Valley, they're there," he said.

It didn't take much for the community to rally this time to give back to the couple.

"It just seemed natural that they are the ones that are always giving. Now tragedy strikes them, shouldn't we give back?," said Youngblood.

Friends of the Andersons say the initial shock of Carol's condition is over. They are now focusing on the fight ahead.

"I know she's a fighter. We just want her to know that we are behind her," said Youngblood.

There is a fundraiser Saturday at noon at McNally's to help with Carol Anderson's medical expenses.
 
It will feature a raffle, silent auction and casino. Dinner is from 4-6 p.m.

Homicide investigation in southwest Bakersfield

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The Kern County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide in southwest Bakersfield, after a woman's body was found inside a burnt-out garage Saturday morning.

Bakersfield Police say the woman's cause of death is suspicious.

The body was found in a home on Kilkenny Court near Acres Road, following a minor house fire, investigators said.

"I looked toward that house and it seemed like the front of the garage was on fire, but then I looked back and the back was on fire too," said Carlos Salazar, neighbor.

"Upon search of the residence, firefighters found a deceased female," said Frank Gonzales, Bakersfield Police Department.

Police say the victim's car is also missing, a 2002 white Dodge Intrepid with a license plate number CU4JVA.

If you have any information, call police at 327-7111.

Village Fest a big success this year

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It was a sold out event at the 18th annual Village Fest.

The event took place at the Kern County Museum Saturday night.

There were more than 60 types of beer, more than 20 wineries, and more than 30 restaurants on site.

Organizers said Sunday afternoon the turnout was so great, they raised around $200,000 for charity.

Their original goal was $160,000.

Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocates Resource Endowment, also known as CARE.


Fatal hit-and-run in Southeast Bakersfield

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Bakersfield- A pedestrian was hit and killed Sunday night in Southeast Bakersfield bringing the total to 27 deaths in Kern County.

California Highway Patrol officers say it happened around 11 p.m. at the intersection of White Lane and Kenny Street.

Officers say Michael Fulton, 53, of Bakersfield was crossing the street when he was struck by a vehicle.  Officers say the driver left the scene.  Fulton was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Officers say Fulton was not in the crosswalk.

If you have any information you are urged to call the CHP at 864-4444.

26 pedestrians were killed on Kern County roads in all of last year.

In-custody death ruled accidental

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Bakersfield- The Coroner says a 25-year-old Bakersfield man who died in the custody of sheriff's deputies in June succombed to meth intoxication.  The coroner says the cause of Wilfredo ramos' death has been ruled accidental.

Deputies said Ramos ran from them in the 1900 block of South J Street while they were there on a separate case attempting to locate a suspect who had a felony warrant.

When they reached Ramos, deputies got into what they called a brief scuffle.

Eyewitness who videotaped it said the fight was more serious and Ramos was beaten.

An ambulance was called to check on Ramos, but deputies say he declined treatment.

Deputies say Ramos started having medical complications in the back of a patrol car so they took off his handcuffs and performed CPR.  He later died at a hospital.

The department says two baggies of possible drugs were found in Ramos's throat.

Local peace protest against military strikes on Syria

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A vigil will be held Monday night in Downtown Bakersfield as part of a peace protest against military strikes on Syria.

The vigil starts at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Truxtun and Chester avenues.

Organizers say they want their voices heard and believe a possible military strike on syria is a bad decision.

Bakersfield residents wake up to smell of hay fire

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BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield residents woke up Monday morning to haze and smoke after a reported hay fire at Cottonwood and Panama roads overnight.
 
Kern County and Bakersfield City Fire departments called off their equipment and will let it burn out under the watch of the property owner, said County Fire's Corey Wilford. Officials say the dense nature of the hay makes it difficult to extinguish and there's no risk of the fire spreading.

Meantime, the air district issued an alert for Monday:

Increasing ozone levels and possible smoke impacts from lingering wildfires have prompted local air officials to declare the air basin's second Air Alert episode of 2013 beginning today (Monday, Sept. 9) and continuing through Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Air Alert is effective in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the Valley portion of Kern counties.

Air Alerts are declared when conditions that lead to ozone formation – increased emissions, high temperatures, and stagnant air flow – materialize in the Valley. High ozone levels are harmful to health and also put the Valley at risk for exceeding the 1-hour federal ozone standard, which can trigger an annual $29 million federal penalty. This penalty is paid by Valley drivers in the form of a $12 addition to their DMV registration fee plus increased fees on Valley businesses.

The air basin is on the threshold of attaining this 1-hour standard if no exceedances are recorded through the end of September.

"We are at an extremely critical point in our journey to meet this standard," said Seyed Sadredin, the Air District's executive director and air pollution control officer. "As we get nearer to the end of ozone season, it becomes even more important to avoid an exceedance."

Episodes of late-summer high ozone are correlated to back-to-school traffic and increased vehicle idling, in particular.

Steps residents can take to reduce ozone levels include refraining from idling when dropping off and picking up students, carpooling, vanpooling, and using alternate transportation, and refraining from using drive-through services.

Businesses and municipalities can reduce emissions by shifting operations to early morning or late evening, when ozone levels are lower, offering flexible work schedules, promoting carpools and vanpools for employees, and becoming a Healthy Air Living partner.
 

Bakersfield Police: Search continues for bank robber

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BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Police say around 4:00 p.m. Saturday they responded to Chase Bank, 2680 Mount Vernon Avenue, for a bank robbery that had just occurred. Employees inside the bank stated the suspect, described as:

Possible Hispanic Male, Late 20's-Early 30's, heavy build, gray mid-sleeve t-shirt with a hood, blue jeans, dark blue bandana covering face.  He approached a teller, brandished a handgun and demanded currency. After the teller gave the suspect the currency he fled from the business. He was seen entering a:

Newer model, Charcoal gray possible Volkswagen Passat.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective T. King at 326-3553.

Savage radio in Bakersfield

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"KSVG 89.7 radio you're listening to reggae and I'm your boss DJ Jake."

"We're a non-commercial, educational radio station, that's our class with the FCC. The radio station's here in Bakersfield are very average radio, so average that people, they've been driving people away from radio."

"A lot of our fans are music nerds and every single one of the DJ's on this radio station are music nerds and I think that's part of our success of how we run the station is the kids know the music or the ladies and gentlemen, they know their music inside and out, they know the music scene inside and out and they know what's good, they know what's hot, they know what's coming up."

"We're called Savage Radio because one of my best friends and one of Jake's best friends was a gentleman named Chris Savage. When we first started talking about starting this radio station, he was dreaming just like we were. He was right there standing beside us and he would talk about it as much as we did and when he passed away, we thought it would be a great way just remembering him and paying homage to our best friend, so we jumped on it and here it is KSVG Savage Radio."

Air District: Second air alert is in effect

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BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Valley air officials say increasing ozone levels and possible smoke impacts from lingering wildfires have prompted local air officials to declare the air basin’s second Air Alert episode of 2013 beginning (Monday, Sept. 9) and continuing through Wed., Sept. 11. The Air Alert is effective in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and the Valley portion of Kern counties.

Air Alerts are declared when conditions that lead to ozone formation – increased emissions, high temperatures and stagnant air flow – materialize in the Valley. High ozone levels are harmful to health and also put the Valley at risk for exceeding the 1-hour federal ozone standard, which can trigger an annual $29 million federal penalty. This penalty is paid by Valley drivers in the form of a $12 addition to their DMV registration fee plus increased fees on Valley businesses.

The air basin is on the threshold of attaining this 1-hour standard if no exceedances are recorded through the end of September.

“We are at an extremely critical point in our journey to meet this standard,” said Seyed Sadredin, the Air District’s executive director and air pollution control officer. “As we get nearer to the end of ozone season, it becomes even more important to avoid an exceedance.”

Episodes of late-summer high ozone are correlated to back-to-school traffic and increased vehicle idling, in particular.

Steps residents can take to reduce ozone levels include refraining from idling when dropping off/picking up students, carpooling, van pooling and using alternate transportation, and refraining from using drive-through services.

Businesses and municipalities can reduce emissions by shifting operations to early morning or late evening, when ozone levels are lower, offering flexible work schedules, promoting carpools and van pools for employees, and becoming a Healthy Air Living partner.

To receive notification of an Air Alert, please call 1-800 SMOG INFO (766-4463), visit the Air District’s website at www.valleyair.org, or subscribe to the free automated Air Alert email list at www.valleyair.org/list.list.htm.



BPD: Woman sexually assaulted in northwest Bakersfield

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BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a woman Monday morning in northwest Bakersfield. 

Police say officers responded just before noon Monday morning to the 8700 block of Fox Run Drive regarding a sexual assault. Officers contacted the victim who reported that she heard a noise in her garage. The victim walked out to the garage, which had been locked, and encountered the suspect. The suspect grabbed the victim and a struggle ensued. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local area hospital.

The suspect is described as a: Hispanic Male Adult, 30’s, shaved head, dark Goatee with no mustache, 5’-10”, wearing a dark shirt with sleeves to the elbows and dark shorts to the knees. Suspect is said to have an unknown tattoo on the right side of his neck and both forearms.

And the suspect vehicle is described as a: Tan or silver colored four door sedan.  Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to call the Bakersfield Police Department at 327-7111 or Detective D. Cegielski at 326-3556.

Police release surveillance pictures of robbery suspect

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BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police say back on Monday, August 20, 2013, at approximately 8:32 PM officers responded
to the AM/PM located at 3333 Union Avenue regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The reporting party informed the officers that the suspect entered the store and selected two cartons of cigarettes (brands: MARLBORO & CAMEL), two large SNICKERS brand candy bars, and a bottle of “CLEAR EYES” brand eye drops. The suspect attempted to pay for those items with an EBT card that did not belong to him. When the card was refused, the suspect took the above described items without paying and ran from the store site.

A store employee pursued the suspect; however, the suspect brandished a large knife and threatened to kill the employee with it. The employee stopped pursuing and the suspect fled with the loss.

The suspect is described as a: WMA, mid to late 20’s, sunglasses, short dark hair, 6’03” to 6’04” tall, 200 lbs., wearing a white short sleeved t-shirt with a black design., blue jean shorts.

If you have any information, you're asked to call Bakersfield Police at 327-7111 or Detective M. Hilliard at 326-3501.

Autopsy reveals little in suspicious death investigation

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BAKERSFIELD - An autopsy performed Monday didn't answer any questions about how a Bakersfield woman died.

Bakersfield firefighters and police found the body of Clara Basta inside her burning south Bakersfield home over the weekend. They are calling her death suspicious and say a few small fires were set, but that's about all.

The coroner says additional studies are pending to determine the cause of death.

Friends of Clara Basta posted pictures of the 56-year-old after her body was found in her home on Kilkenny Court early Saturday morning.

"I mean it's a shock. I mean we are all in shock as a neighborhood," said Elizabeth Rios, who lives across the street.

Firefighters called out for reports of smoke, found fires that were set and Basta's body in the garage. Police will not say if there were any signs of trauma, weapons found, or if anything was taken from the home. They're just calling her death suspicious. Basta's car that was missing after the fire was found abandoned Sunday, but again police will not say where or when.

17 News did learn from neighbors Basta had a female roommate.

"We believe we've already located her. We are just waiting on a phone call back," said Bakersfield Police Sergeant Frank Gonzalez on Saturday.

On Monday, police would not say if they had spoken with her. On Monday, it was clear no one was at the house. It's now marked unsafe and the garage door is covered in plywood. Nearby neighbors say investigators haven't filled them in about what happened either.

"I mean we want to know what's going on. I mean, we want to keep our neighborhood safe. We can't even be out here comfortable. We have to pay attention to our surroundings," said Rios.

Through Facebook posts and pictures, 17 News learned Basta was a cancer survivor and had walked the survivor's lap at the Relay for Life event. And, Basta recently retired from Stella Hills Elementary School where she was an office clerk. While she was close with staff, the school district would not allow them to talk to 17 News since the investigation is ongoing.

Investigators have not named any person of interest or suspects or motive. And, it's unclear how long the next coroner's results will take to determine Basta's cause of death.

Court trial for Community Recycling in judge's hands

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BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The trial proceedings in the county fight against Community Recycling ended with the case in the judge's hands. Judge Eric Bradshaw left the courtroom Monday evening saying he will review the case in submission and issue his ruling in writing, but gave no indication when he will make his ruling.

Court resumed Monday with hours of back-and-forth arguments over legal definitions and the timeliness of fines and notifications.

The Kern County Board of Supervisors maintains it was correct to shut down Community Recycling and fine the facility millions of dollars after two young employees died from breathing toxic gas while cleaning out a storm drain two years ago.

Community Recycling is fighting back, saying the threat of hydrogen sulfide gas was unknown and the county presented no evidence of hazardous materials at a previous hearing. Community Recycling's attorney Richard Zimmer said the fines were also excessive and there was no cause to revoke its conditional permit.

Judge Bradshaw said he needs to narrowly tailor his decision to the language of the law. He said in court, he was concerned with the definitions of "condition" and "occurrence" in the case, whether or not the deaths could have been avoided and if closing the plant prevents further risk to the community health and safety.

Supervisors fire KMC CEO Paul Hensler

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BAKERSFIELD-Supervisors fired KMC CEO Paul Hensler Monday evening during a closed session, announcing the hospital owes the state $28 million dollars and it's losing more money every month.

"The Board has lost confidence in Mr. Hensler's ability to continue managing Kern Medical Center,"Supervisor Mike Maggard said in a written news release. "Accordingly the Board has terminated Mr. Hensler's contract immediately and he is dismissed immediately."

The financial problems were discovered by the hospital's new chief financial officer, Sandra Martin, who said starting in 2005 the state paid KMC more money than it was owed and the hospital has never paid back the difference.

In her 45 days in her position, she and a third party consultant discovered KMC owes the state about $28 million.  KMC also overestimated current revenues, leaving them with a $16 million shortfall, she said.

Supervisors said Monday the $28 million would not need to be paid back immediately.  But swift action was necessary: every month the hospital does not make cuts to its budget it will lose $1.6 million.  To remedy the problem, the board could either dip into reserves or revisit the budget and cut every department.

"It is unacceptable to the taxpayers of Kern County and to the Board of Supervisors that our staff could have reported to us information that is that wrong for that long," Maggard told 17 News' Katey Rusch. "We will determine who is responsible for that and make sure that we take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again."

To add to the troubles, KMC will not receive $35 million it thought it was was owed by the state, Martin reported.

Supervisor Leticia Perez was set to appear on 17 News at Sunrise Tuesday to discuss the impact KMC's financial troubles would have on the county's budget.

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