Two people displaced following mobile home fire
MT. MESA, CA - Investigators are trying to figure out what started a fire to a mobile home in Mt. Mesa. The fire broke out just after 5:15 Friday night to the residence on Deerbrush in Mt. Mesa. A...
View ArticleTehachapi mom convicted of child abuse learns her fate
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Tehachapi mother, found guilty of willful cruelty to a child after leaving her toddler alone overnight in a field, was sentenced Monday.Stacey Leigh Nikkel was sentenced to 2...
View Article"Tech the Halls" gives computers to families in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Volunteers worked like elves to put together desks and chairs and delivered them, with a computer, to families of Williams Elementary School. Families will have access to the Internet...
View ArticleWhooping cough cases spike in Kern County, around state
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The worst whooping cough outbreak in seven decades has hit California, including Kern County.Health officials say this year, cases have dramatically peaked. The Kern County Pubic...
View ArticleBear Valley police arrest suspected mail thief
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Mail belonging to more than 42 victims of suspected mail theft has been found at a residence in Bear Valley Springs. Bear Valley Springs police say after conducting a surveillance...
View ArticleGarces has new head football coach
BAKERSFIELD, CA - There will be a new head football coach on the sidelines at Garces High School next season. A.J. Gass has been appointed Head Varsity Football Coach for the Rams, beginning...
View ArticleBakersfield CHP officer charged with embezzlement
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Charges were filed Monday against a Bakersfield California Highway Patrol officer, accused of embezzling money from the Highway Patrolman's Club of Kern County.Board members told...
View ArticlePolice looking for suspected shoplifter
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Police need help identifying a man wanted for shoplifting from TJ Maxx on Ming Avenue. Police say on November 15, 2014, the suspect entered the store, removed two cologne gift sets...
View ArticleMission preparing its Christmas Eve meal
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Mission at Kern County is opening its kitchen Wednesday and volunteers are opening up their hearts as they serve a hot Christmas Eve meal for those in need.Over 100 volunteers at...
View ArticlePedestrian Killed on Highway 99
UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol have confirmed a man killed last night on Highway 99, was tagging above the freeway, right before falling down and being struck by a vehicle. CHP are reporting...
View ArticleNew CSUB dorms set to open next week
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Cal State Bakersfield's new $41 million student housing facility opens next week.Students are expected to move in on Jan. 2.The three-building housing complex is nearly 151,000...
View ArticleDUI checkpoint this weekend in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - In an effort to reduce the number of persons injured or killed as a result of a DUI-related collision, a driver's license checkpoint will be conducted in the Bakersfield area,...
View ArticleCHP out in force to prevent DUI incidents
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The California Highway Patrol's maximum enforcement period against drunk drivers begins tonight.Starting at 6 p.m., the CHP reports all available officers will be out in force --...
View ArticleGovernor appoints two new judges for Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA - SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the appointment of Marcos R. Camacho and David R. Zulfa to judgeships in the Kern County Superior Court. According to a news...
View ArticleLocals volunteer to provide Christmas meals
BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Volunteers at the Mission at Kern County are opening up their hearts this Christmas Eve to those in need. Kitchen staff and volunteers arrived early to preapare not only their...
View ArticleWhere to track Santa Claus
BAKERSFIELD, CA - 'Twas the night before Christmas, and the NORAD Santa tracker is ready. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has eyes in the sky, ready to share every stop on his magical...
View ArticleBlessing Corner looking for more volunteers
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The folks at the Blessing Corner on Union Avenue will be blessing folks in need with a hot meal and plenty of cheer on Christmas Day. The ministries is at 101 Union Avenue, and the...
View ArticleOptions for recycling your Christmas tree
If you're looking to recycle your Christmas tree, there are some local resources available, as well as many drop off locations throughout Kern County.Residents are urged to recycle their Christmas...
View ArticleThree displaced after Christmas day house fire
WASCO, CA. - An early morning fire on Christmas day has displaced three adults, according to the Kern County Fire Department.The fire happened on the 700 block of Rosewood Ave. just after 6:15...
View ArticleFree Christmas meals today
Some local volunteers are putting together a free Christmas meal for members of the community today and there's still time to make it out.The Bakersfield Burrito Project will be out from Noon-3 p.m.at...
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