Deputies are investigating the death of a man found in southwest Bakersfield
UPDATE: The coroner has identified the man found dead as Juan Ramirez Ramirez. His name was being held until he could be positively identified. His family has also been notified. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -...
View ArticlePolice looking for two at-risk sex offenders
Bakersfield Police are reportedly looking for two high-risk sex offenders, and are asking for your assistance in locating both men recently released from jail.One is identified as Christopher...
View ArticlePolice are investigating a stabbing incident in central Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield Police responded to a call involving an assault with a knife between two women. The incident happened Sunday around 6:30 p.m. in the 500 block of 28th Street where...
View ArticleTara the Hero Cat to receive prestigious award
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield's very own "Hero Cat" Tara is set to receive a national award for her role in saving a 4-year-old boy from a savage attack by an angry dog.Tara will receive the "Order...
View ArticleAn Arvin man was sentenced today for conspiracy to distribute meth
FRESNO, Calif. - An Arvin man was sentenced in a Fresno court today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methanphetamine.Jerardo Villareal, 46, was sentenced to seven and a half years in...
View ArticleIndependent report offers recommendations for BPD, cites complaints about 911...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The International Association of Chiefs of Police has concluded its study of the Bakersfield Police Department's performance. Although BPD was found to "have characteristics of...
View ArticleSchools locked down after bear sightings in east Bakersfield
Three bears were reported in separate locations in east Bakersfield Tuesday morning, as authorities locked down schools and prepared to send reverse-911 calls to residents within a five-mile...
View ArticleKern County's current homicide numbers compared to previous years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Local law enforcement officials have their hands full today as they investigate four homicides that happened this past weekend.As multiple investigations get underway, 17's Kurt...
View ArticleCommunity invited to attend meeting to discuss Centennial Plaza Bricks, new...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield City Council will hold a special meeting of the Communitee Services Committee on Thursday, beginning at noon.Two topics are up for discussion. One will be for...
View ArticleBear sightings, captures in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Black bear sightings started early Tuesday morning, just after 2:00. By the evening, Fish and Wildlife officers had tranquilized two black bears and captured a young bear...
View ArticleA look at the 12th Honor Flight Kern County trip to D.C.
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The 12th Honor Flight Kern County is in the books. Local World War II and Korean War veterans returned home Monday night, from a trip to our nation's capital to see the memorials...
View ArticleDrive Thru Flu Clinic to offer free flu shots at Cal-State Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Need to guard yourself against the flu season, but don't want to spend money or take too much time? Kaiser Permanente and the Public Health Department have teamed up to provide...
View ArticleVP Joe Biden will be making his way to Bakersfield
Congressional candidate Amanda Renteria has announced via Twitter that Vice President Joe Biden will be joining her in Bakersfield on Oct. 7.
View ArticleFree drive-thru clinic on Saturday, open to the public
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Kaiser Permenente will be hosting a drive-thru flu shot clinic Saturday at Cal State Bakersfield.The clinic will be from 7a.m. to 2 p.m. If you are a Kaiser Permanente member, you...
View ArticleKaiser Permanente promotes Nation Prescription Drug Take Back Day and...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - It's time for Fall cleaning and Kaiser Permanente wants to help you recycle all tour unwanted household items. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
View ArticleRiver Walk shopping center on schedule with new store construction
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The River Walk shopping center is busy with construction of new stores set to open early next year. Six new national chain stores are scheduled to move in to River Walk early...
View ArticleRecap of Tuesday's bear sightings finds four bears around Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - There have been a lot of bear sightings in recent weeks, which officials are attributing to a lack of food and water in their natural habitat due to the drought.There were a total...
View ArticleNew Fab Lab opens up at CSUB, boosts STEM education programs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A new hands-on learning center is opening up today at Cal State Bakersfield to promote and support STEM education on campus. Students in grades k-12 will also get a chance to work...
View ArticleTony Stewart will not be indicted for his role in the racetrack death of...
NASCAR driver Tony Stewart will not face criminal charges for his role in the death of fellow racer Kevin Ward.Prosecutors argued that Ward was under the influence of drugs during the time of the...
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