Bakersfield man sues Kern County Sheriff's Department, deputies
A Bakersfield man allegedly beaten by deputies, filed a lawsuit against the Kern County Sheriff's Department on Friday. Although criminal charges were never filed against the deputies, Jaime Duran is...
View ArticleLocal schools: What safety procedures are in place?
Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school has local parents wondering what safety and emergency procedures are in place at our local schools.The Kern High School District police...
View ArticleMacy's 'Believe' campaign: Bringing holiday cheer to leukemia survivor
A young local cancer survivor defied the odds to battle her disease and is now inspiring others to take part in a Christmas tradition that will help other children battling life-threatening medical...
View ArticleHundreds lay wreaths on veterans' graves
Hundreds of people got up early Saturday morning and placed wreaths on the graves of veterans at Bakersfield National Cemetery. "It's just something that brings warmth as a community to honor them,”...
View ArticleLocal Sandy Hook Elementary fund
A local company is collecting donations to help the victims of the Connecticut shooting.The owners and staff of Gassco, Inc. have opened an account at Kern Schools Federal Credit Union, with $3,000.If...
View ArticleLocal soldier to return home for holidays
A special homecoming is scheduled for a Bakersfield soldier wounded in a suicide bomb attack three months ago.Lieutenant Samuel Van Kopp will arrive at Meadows Field Airport Monday, to spend the...
View ArticleLocal vigil planned for Connecticut shooting victims
A candlelight vigil will be held in Bakersfield Monday evening, in memory of those who lost their lives in Connecticut. The Children First campaign is rallying the community together for the outdoor...
View ArticleHundreds welcomed home wounded marine
Lance Corporal Joshua Brubaker was all smiles as he rolled into Bakersfield Sunday afternoon. Hundreds of people waited for hours at Meadows Field Airport to welcome him home."I’m just ecstatic,” says...
View ArticleHorseback Toy Ride
You've probably heard of the annual toy run where Bakersfield motorcyclists rev up their engines and deliver toys to children in need. This weekend, we met a group on horseback spreading Christmas...
View ArticleMental health services offered in Kern County
Since Friday's mass shooting in Connecticut, mental health care has been a main focus. What do you do if you or someone you know needs help? Rosa Castellon, a local mother trying to get help for her...
View ArticleHomecoming delayed for wounded soldier
Flight delays were expected to scrub homecoming festivities Monday night for a Bakersfield soldier wounded in Afghanistan.Lt. Samuel Van Kopp recovered nicely, despite receiving a near-fatal head...
View ArticleGun control debate triggers strong gun sales in Bakersfield
The shooting massacre in Newtown, Connecticut has ignited a conversation about gun control. The unspeakable tragedy has triggered record-setting sales at gun stores across the United States.At Second...
View ArticleLocal schools reaffirm safety procedures after Newtown tragedy
Bakersfield is almost 3,000 miles away from Newton, Connecticut, but the tragedy at Sandy Hook has certainly affected our community. Local educators invited people to join them Monday night to pray and...
View ArticleHomeless center gets big gift from Bright House
Shari Myvett lives at the Bakersfield Homeless Center with her three small children. Her youngest is just 12 days old.Myvett is new to the country from Belize. She says staying at the homeless shelter...
View ArticleNortheast Bakersfield neighborhood lights huge tree
In the middle of the La Cresta neighborhood in northeast Bakersfield sits a massive Deodar Cedar tree that neighbors work hard to decorate."It used to take us four hours to get it up, but we've gotten...
View ArticleLocal school district holds candlelight vigil for Newtown victims
The shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut may have happened on the other side of the continent, but the tragedy hits close to home here in Bakersfield. Monday night, the Bakersfield...
View ArticleLarge crowd welcomes Bakersfield soldier home
Another local soldier is home for the holidays and a big crowd gathered at the airport giving Lt. Samuel Van Kopp, a hero's welcome. Van Kopp was wounded in Afghanistan a few months ago, and has been...
View ArticleLt. Samuel Van Kopp returns to Bakersfield
Army Lt. Samuel Van Kopp is back in Bakersfield, after landing at Meadows Field Tuesday morning. The 25-year old is on a 30-day leave from Walter Reed Medical Center after surviving a suicide bomb...
View ArticleNathan Garcia's toy drive distribution trip cancelled
Nathan Garcia blew out a candle on his birthday cake to celebrate his 13 years of life. His family held his hand as they sang to him. Nathan's mother, Jessica Garcia, says he has been beating the odds...
View ArticleLocal people "paying it forward" to honor Newtown victims
Acts of kindness are flooding Newtown, Connecticut. From anonymous deliveries of Christmas trees from North Carolina, to coffee at the town's general store from California.NBC's Ann Curry issued the...
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