Semi crashes, dangles from Highway 58 overpass
BAKERSFIELD, CA - It was a rough day on local roads and highways with several semi crashes throughout Friday morning.The biggest mess happened over Highway 99, which shut it down for several hours in...
View ArticleCounty settles civil lawsuit over pedestrian deaths
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County will pay $8.8 million to two families whose loved ones were hit and killed by a Kern County Sheriff's deputy more than two years ago. According to Deputy County Counsel...
View ArticleVolunteers roll up their sleeves to help a Bakersfield Veteran
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Kern County residents rolled up their sleeves to help a veteran. Volunteers from Home Depot and the Wounded Warrior Project helped landscape the front yard of Army veteran Tony...
View ArticleShooting investigation in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- No arrests have been made after an early morning shooting in southeast Bakersfield on Sunday.The shooting happened in the 400 block of K Street just after 1 a.m.. Police say before...
View ArticleKern County residents show support for MS
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- It is estimated 900 Kern County residents suffer from multiple sclerosis, a disease that currently has no cure. Volunteers were in downtown Bakersfield Sunday trying to raise public...
View ArticleLocal ag education programs may be at risk
BAKERSFIELD,CA - Agricultural mechanics, animal sciences, and leadership skills through Future Farmers of America are just some of the courses taught through the Kern High School District agriculture...
View ArticleValley Plaza task force grabs ex-cons, police say
Two ex-convicts free because of prison overcrowding have been arrested by a special Bakersfield Police squad aimed at cracking down on crimes at the Valley Plaza mall. A third man also was...
View ArticleBakersfield police report: girl who was abused is mentally challenged
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A five-year-old girl continues to fight for her life. Bakersfield police said she suffered severe abuse at the hands of her father and stepmother for a long time inside their home on...
View ArticleKHSD names new superintendent
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Kern High School District announced who will replace long-time superintendent Don Carter. In January, Carter announced he will be retire in August after serving as superintendent...
View ArticlePilot shortage could affect passengers
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Government Accountability Office released a report Friday saying up to 4,500 pilots a year are needed through the next decade.In 2007 Congress thought a solution was to raise the...
View ArticleLocal child benefits from Children's Miracle Network
BAKERSFIELD,CA- Tuesday is National Pancake Day. Ihop is serving up free flapjacks, and encouraging the public to make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network. The network brings awareness and...
View ArticleKHSD employees fight for better pay
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Teachers and other staff members with the Kern High School District made their voices heard Monday night in their fight to get a pay raise. Several staff members spoke before the board...
View ArticleDeputies: Man stabbed in head, suspect on the loose
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Deputies need your help finding a man wanted for the alleged stabbing of a man in Lamont last month. Deputies say John Doctolero was involved in fight with a male victim last week...
View ArticlePolice searching for missing at-risk man
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police need the public's help in finding an at-risk missing man. He is identified as: Robert Walter Garcia, Hispanic, 36, 5’1”, 215, brown hair, short buzz cut, hazel...
View ArticleHealth Department: Flu numbers holding steady
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- According to the Kern County Health Department there have been no new flu deaths in the county since last Tuesday. There have been 20 deaths due to the flu since January 7. One...
View ArticleWhere to find Ash Wednesday services in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Many churches in Bakersfield will be observing Ash Wednesday: *Emmanuel Lutheran Church & St. Paul's Episcopal Service:7am-8amWest Side Kern County Court buildingL...
View ArticleCalifornia Assemblymember introduces religious liberty bill
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A bill quietly introduced by Bakersfield Assemblywoman Shannon Grove is California's version of the religious exercise bill recently vetoed in Arizona. Grove introduced AB-2237 on...
View ArticleReward offered in deadly shooting
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The Secret Witness program is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and filing of a complaint in a deadly shooting on Watts Drive last...
View ArticleCesar Chavez's life becomes a feature film
Cesar Chavez is well known in California for fighting for labor rights. Soon millions will know his story as the first full length feature film on his life releases later this month. Actor Michael Pena...
View ArticleLocal Christians observe Ash Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40 day period of fasting and prayer for many Christians. It's also a season of reflection before Easter. Many people give something up...
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