World War II veteran reunites with B-17 Bomber
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- Shafter resident James Albright was a B-17 waist gunner at the three or nine o'clock positions of the bomber. One of the better jobs to have on the aircraft in his opinion."Cause you...
View ArticleAll walks of life celebrate Easter in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- With crowds of more than 3,000 attending services at Canyon Hills Assembly of God Easter is a busy day for pastor Robin Robinson."Bigger than Christmas Eve because I think it is a...
View ArticleDelano man wins up to $6.5 million in lottery
A Delano man is a multi-millionaire after he bought a $10 California Lucky for Life Scratchers ticket at a convenience store in Delano and it hit big! Edgar Cabanban Jr. uncovered a "LIFE" symbol on...
View ArticleKern County's post holiday litter problem
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- On Monday in Hart Park, it appeared children found all the hidden eggs the day before, but the egg cartons didn't find their way into the trash cans.The remains of a festive Easter...
View ArticleWhat to do if you encounter a mountain lion
Bakersfield Police are warning people of a possible mountain lion roaming near the bike path in Southwest Bakersfield. Some residents are on edge after the animal was caught on camera last Friday.So...
View ArticleLast Crisp & Cole defendant is convicted; faces decades in prison
FRESNO, CA -- Julie Farmer, the former office manager of Crisp & Cole Real Estate, was convicted Tuesday afternoon of five counts of mail and bank fraud in connection with a massive Bakersfield...
View ArticlePolice arrest 3 people after door-kick burglary
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Three people are under arrest, thanks to alert neighbors. Police credit those watchful residents with the arrests of 22-year-old Melanie Martinez from Lamont, 18-year-old Glenn...
View ArticleAn unbelievable family reunion
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A local story has many twists and turns, but it ends in an unbelievable family reunion. A Sacramento man spent almost 50 years looking for his biological sister who had been adopted....
View ArticleFormer BPD officer arrested for gas station DUI crash
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The man accused of crashing into a gas station and crushing a young woman was identified as a former Bakersfield Police officer. According to Bakersfield city human resources, the...
View ArticleFood drive supporting Golden Empire Gleaners
BAKERSFIELD, CA - An estimated 18,000 local people depend on the golden empire gleaners each month. With drought affecting our state -- the food supply for these folks could be in jeopardy. Coetta...
View ArticleMan struck by SUV, hospitalized with major injuries
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A man is hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by an SUV Wednesday morning in Oildale, the California Highway Patrol said.Shane Cody Lewis, 22, was walking eastbound...
View ArticleLocal non-profits receive $60k in grants
Bakersfield, CA-- Non-profit organizations in Kern County have received $60,000 in grant monies from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California, it was announced Wednesday.A symbolic...
View ArticlePolice searching for 3 teens wanted for theft, robbery
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding three teenagers they say stole merchandise from Target near Valley Plaza last week. Police say the trio entered the Target store at 2901...
View ArticlePolice: Man robs Wal Mart, shoves employees
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield police need your help finding a man they say robbed the Rosedale Wal-Mart last week and shoved store employees in the process. Police say the man entered the Wal-Mart...
View ArticlePair arrested in smoke shop burglary
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Two Bakersfield men have been arrested in connection with a break-in at a tobacco store in southwest Bakersfield, police said Wednesday. Mickey Pulley and Chaves Stills, both 26,...
View ArticlePG&E gets go-ahead for final work at site of botched demolition
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has granted PG&E permission to move forward with the remaining demolition work at the Kern Power Plant site. The work will be...
View ArticleDog attack veterinary bill
BAKERSFIELD - A Bakersfield man is desperate to find help for his dog, who was attacked by another dog over the weekend. Todd Cook has been driving around town going from one veterinary hospital to...
View ArticleTwo arrested for dental office break-in
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A man and a woman were arrested Tuesday following an apparent burglary at a dental office, Bakersfield police said. Cynthia Munoz, 31, and Anthony Miranda, 32, both of Bakersfield,...
View ArticleBPD tells of cell phones stolen at gunpoint
Bakersfield police say two men used guns to steal cell phones in a rash of holdups Wednesday morning. None of the three victims were injured.Police said the victims were walking on the street when the...
View ArticleAir quality report released
Kern County's air is improving. That's according to the 2013 report by the State Air Pollution Control officers. But, while the air isn't as dirty here, it's like we just washed our hands compared to...
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