Nine-year-old Bakersfield girl dies from flu
The Kern County Public Health Department reported its first flu-related death in Kern County on Friday. The victim is a 9-year-old girl.Health officials say the girl started getting flu-like symptoms...
View ArticleReport: Man threw infant on couch before her death
BAKERSFIELD, CA - There is new information about the man accused of killing a 1-year-old girl in Lake Isabella. Court documents show 24-year-old Jared Ramirez told Sheriff's deputies he threw...
View ArticleCSUB athletic director agrees to another five years
BAKERSFIELD, CA - CSUB athletic director Jeff Konya is staying in Bakersfield, agreeing to to a 5-year extension after removing his name from consideration for the athletic director job at Cal State...
View Article"Secure the Call" 911 cell phone drive
OILDALE, CA - Do you have an old cell phone lying around? The Kern County Sheriff's Department is holding a Secure The Call 911 cell phone drive.Secure The Call is a non-profit organization that...
View ArticleKidnapping leaves family reeling after long ordeal
"We're praying so that God may change the mind of these people. So that it stops because we are not the only ones. There are probably a lot of people that do not have the same opportunity like us to be...
View ArticleSupervisors appoint Konrad Moore as Public Defender
The following is a news release from the Kern County Administrative Office: Kern County Supervisors today appointed Konrad Moore as Public Defender. Moore had served as Interim Public Defender since...
View ArticleWoman known for compassion needs help
For years in Bakersfield Audrey Chavez has been the face of compassion to the community of HIV and AIDS patients. So, it's no surprise, in her moment of need, so many would roll up their sleeves to...
View ArticleMother convicted of stabbing baby is going home
Danielle Mailloux's attorney Mark Raimondo says the 25-year old woman was suffering from post partum depression when she stabbed her new born baby in May 2011.Court records show the mother was also a...
View ArticleHighway 46 expansion work coming to an end
State Route 46 was built back in the 1920's and was a fully paved two-lane highway by 1930. It has become the main route to the coast from Kern County. But the heavy traffic on the narrow road has...
View ArticleBakersfield woman charged with delivering babies illegally
A Bakersfield woman faces several charges of operating as a midwife without a license. Brenda Capps is charged with practicing medicine without consent, dispensing dangerous drugs without a license...
View ArticleiPads for all: Garces Memorial High School plans to give tablets to each student
Imagine a classroom without books, notepads or even pencils. A strange concept but that's what's Garces Memorial High School students may soon experience as the school gets set to give each one of its...
View ArticleTehachapi to adopt controversial anti-bullying curriculum
The Tehachapi Unified School District voted to adopt a controversial bullying curriculum for students in 6th through 12th grades.In a unanimous decision, board members said students will receive...
View ArticleFamily of teen shot at Taft Union High School files claim against school...
Bakersfield-Leah Cleveland says her son Bowe was moved out of the intensive care unit at Kern Medical Center, but still faces a battery of tests on his liver that is riddled with lead shotgun...
View ArticleCommunity rallying for local activist
Audrey Chavez went into the hospital Monday, suffering from internal bleeding. Now those who've worked closely with Chavez are stepping up to raise money and the spirits of a woman loved by so many....
View ArticleTax credit that could get you a higher return
The Earned Income Tax Credit is available for low to moderate income individuals and families. Although Congress approved the program in the 70's -- an estimated 20% of funding goes unclaimed. For...
View ArticleCar thieves target Bakersfield College
A number of vehicles have been stolen from the parking lot at Bakersfield College this month. The latest theft happened Wednesday morning.All of the vehicles taken from BC have been Hondas. According...
View ArticleLocal counseling center to close its doors
Bakersfield is losing one of its much needed family counseling providers after more than 20 years in business.Haven Counseling Center, which has been known as the Kern Child Abuse Prevention Council...
View ArticleAre Prop 30 taxes really helping schools?
This fall, California voters said 'Yes' to Proposition 30, raising taxes to fund education. The proposal promised to give money to schools, but is that where the money is actually going? Kern county...
View ArticleState Of The County: looking ahead
Prison realignment, jobs, Animal Control, and capital improvements.Those were just some of the pressing issues, addressed at the 'State Of The County' address Wednesday evening. Supervisor Mike Maggard...
View ArticleDetention deputy arrested
A Kern County Sheriff's detention deputy is under arrest, accused of holding a loaded gun to his wife's head.Bakersfield police say 30-year-old James Tackitt, Jr. got into an argument with his wife...
View Article