Sheriff's deputies searching for attacker following sexual assault
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Sheriff’s deputies are asking for your help to find a man they say forced a woman into her home at knifepoint then sexually assaulted her. Investigators say the attack happened in...
View ArticleWater-less Volkslauf still a fun challenge
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The lack of water at this year's Volkslauf did not stop the public from attending. The numbers were lower than previous years but the parking lot was still packed and every race was...
View ArticlePumpkin prices increase due to drought
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - You may notice this year when you purchase your pumpkin that prices are slightly higher than last year, and that would be mainly due to the drought. But, Gary Reed from Murray...
View ArticleCommunity of riders gather to honor one of their own
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The Patriot Guard Riders are big supporters of our local veterans, but their last ride saw them honoring one of their own.Ernie Dorsey, or better known simply as The Godfather, is...
View ArticleArvin community groups protest Community Recycling
ARVIN, CA - Some Arvin community members are seeking justice for two brothers. Three years ago Armando Ramirez died and his brother Eladio two days later. The Ramirez brothers were clearing a pipe at...
View ArticleWomen groups encourage self defense training
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - October is domestic violence awareness month and one in three women in the US have experienced physical violence from a partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic...
View ArticleShooting between neighbors leaves one hospitalized
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - An investigation by the Kern County Sheriff's Office is currently underway regarding a shooting in southwest Bakersfield that took place Sunday night.The incident happened around 10...
View ArticleMeeting tonight regarding the Citrus Psyllid quarantine
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The California Department of Food and Agriculture will hold a meeting tonight about the Citrus Psyllid quarantine.The meeting is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fairview Elementary...
View ArticleBear spotted in City in the Hills
Another bear has been spotted in a resident's tree, this time at a home in the City in the Hills area. According to the resident said the bear has been there since 9 a.m. We've got our photographers on...
View ArticleHorseshoe tournament benefits local scholarships
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - It was all fun and games at Stramler Park on Saturday for the Fourth Annual Horseshoe Tournament. But there were more winners celebrating than just those on the podium this year.The...
View ArticleLocal pilot flies into restricted air space
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Federal Aviation Administration isn't sure whether the plane left from Meadows Field Airport or Bakersfield Municipal Airport. Local aviation experts say planes in restricted...
View ArticleSettlement reached in rent-to-own allegations
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The state Attorney General announced a $28 million settlement with Aaron's, Inc, the second largest rent-to-own business in the nation.The settlment resolves allegations that the...
View ArticleMuseum celebrates 16th annual Via Arte event
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The sreets of southwest Bakersfield are looked like a scene out of Italy this weekend as many local artists came together to support the program hosted by the Bakersfield Museum of...
View ArticleKMC to layoff four employees, originally planned to cut more than 150
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County Supervisors approved an updated list Monday of proposed firings at Kern Medical Center, deciding that four people should lose their jobs after originally planning to fire...
View ArticleAnother bear encounter in Bakersfield
The 12th bear sighting since September, by our count, happened this morning in City in the Hills, but this bear has been tagged before.Wildlife officials say their policy is to release the bear 20...
View ArticleNo treats, but evil tricks for local family
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Halloween is still weeks away. But it's already been no treat and just evil tricks for a local family. Thieves hit their front yard, not once, but twice stealing decorations that...
View ArticleTwo arrested in meth bust
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The Major Violator Unit of the Kern County Sheriff's Office have seized 10 pounds of Methamphetamine and arrested two suspects.The arrests and drug bust took place around 9 a.m. on...
View ArticleOfficials looking for high-risk sex offender
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Officials are requesting the community's assistance in finding a high-risk sex offender who failed to report to his parole officer.Robert Schriver was released from the Lerdo...
View ArticleSchools and businesses prepare with Great Shakeout
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Across the state, 9.5 million Californians will be participating in the Great Shakeout today, an annual drill to get everyone prepared for a big earthquake.Schools and businesses...
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