Soil sampled near gas leak in Arvin
ARVIN, CA - Tests began Wednesday to figure out exactly what was leaking from a gas pipeline next to an Arvin neighborhood, but results of those tests have not yet been revealed to the public. On...
View ArticleValley air district to consider more "no burn" days
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is looking at increasing the number of "no burn" days. It's an effort to improve air quality. The valley air district is holding...
View ArticleMan dies in deputy-involved shooting in Oildale
A man shot by deputies late Wednesday following a pursuit in Oildale has died of his injuries, the Kern Sheriff's Department said.A stretch of Beardsley Avenue between S. Oildale Drive and just east...
View ArticlePolice: Two men try to snatch woman's purse from moving van
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding two men they say tried to steal a woman's purse while a van was in motion in southwest Bakersfield. Police say the victim had been waling...
View ArticleOil giant cutting jobs in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- As far as jobs are concerned, it could be the first tangible fallout from legislation to beef up oilfield fracking regulations in California. Baker Hughes Incorporated announced...
View ArticleCommunity rallies for local child with unknown life-threatening condition
BAKERSFIELD,CA-- Get well letters hang on Mrs. Lowe's classroom at Sequoia Elementary for 11-year-old Isabel Rodriguez."She was always the honor roll student. Never missed school. She was always...
View ArticleWitnesses describe deputy-involved shooting
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Many questions remain about the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Oildale Wednesday night. At this point Kern County Sheriff's deputies said they do not know why two deputies shot...
View ArticleNeglected dog on the road to recovery, needs community's help
BAKERSFIELD,CA - A good Samaritan found a dog extremely malnourished and hiding in some bushes last week. The good Samaritan brought the dog to the Bakersfield SPCA where she received some much needed...
View ArticlePolice: Three men stole electronics from store
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding three men they say stole electronics from a store on Hughes Lane earlier this month. Police say the three entered the business around 1:00...
View ArticlePolice searching for man suspected in Padre Hotel stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding a man they say stabbed another man at the Padre Hotel last weekend. The victim had told police he was arguing with the man before he was...
View ArticleCitrus freeze cost growers millions
KERN COUNTY - Central Valley growers can't seem to catch a break. Not only has it been a historically dry year, but an early freeze caused significant damage to citrus fruits.That early December...
View ArticleMore job transfers blamed on fracking regulations
KERN COUNTY - Two companies, Halliburton and Slumberger, announced Friday they are transferring a combined 90 workers out of Kern County because of new state fracking regulations. This is in addition...
View ArticleBakersfield man finally receives military medals after 44 years
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- A Bakersfield man finally received military medals he is due for his service in Vietnam, 44 years later. Alexander Luque was awarded six medals by Congressman David Valadao,...
View ArticleSpectacular world of science at Bakersfield hotel
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- Science fairs began to rise in popularity in the 1950s as the atomic age was in full swing and Sputnik graced the night sky. Friday night it was fitting that a guest speaker from...
View ArticleSearch and rescue team training to save lives
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- With summer approaching, the Kern River that runs along the 178 in spots is a popular destination when the mercury rises. Summer is also one of the busiest times of the year for Kern...
View ArticleKern youth contribute to Habitat for Humanity home
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- Habitat for Humanity donated its 58th home in Kern County to a southwest Bakersfield family. For three years, parents Matthew and Rachel Clayton served as missionaries in Papua, New...
View ArticleAir District: Alon Refinery burned toxic chemical
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Workers at the Alon refinery in Rosedale burned hundreds of tons of a hazardous chemical at the plant and released the toxic fumes in 2011 --- and they did it to save money.That's the...
View ArticleMonday marks deadline to sign up for Covered California
BAKERSFIELD,CA - Less than 24 hours remain to begin the open enrollment process for the Affordable Care Act. "So if anyone is waiting for the last minute, we will do everything we can to accommodate...
View ArticleRed carpet screening for new 'Cesar Chavez' film
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A local event for the new film about the life of Cesar Chavez brought some big names to the red carpet. Rosario Dawson, who portrays Dolores Huerta in the film, made an appearance in...
View ArticleAbandoned house fire in Southeast Bakersfield under investigation
BAKERSFIELD, CA- An investigation is underway into what caused a fire at an abandoned house in Southeast Bakersfield. It happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Wiseman Street near Oswell...
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