Family of brain-damaged doctor appeals jury's verdict
The family of a doctor who suffered severe brain damage from a stroke is appealing the jury's decision in a lawsuit against the City of Bakersfield.They want a new trial.The suit claims Bakersfield...
View ArticleMaking cancer pill prescriptions more affordable
Cancer patients sometimes have to shell out thousands of dollars for prescription chemotherapy pills.But, one Central Valley lawmaker wants to make getting well, more affordable.The new bill would cap...
View ArticleLawmakers want Governor Brown to repeal new fire fee
More than two dozen lawmakers are asking Governor Jerry Brown to repeal the state's new fire fee, after thousands of Kern County residents were forced to pay it.The push comes after new reports...
View ArticleCounty extends Kern Medical Center's loan
Once again, the County Board of Supervisors has extended the loan to Kern Medical Center, to keep the hospital running while state and federal reimbursements continue to lag.In September, the county...
View ArticleKern High School District considers putting AEDs in all schools
Automated External Defibrillators or AED's can save lives during an emergency. There's a push to put them in every school in the Kern High School District.This comes three months after Centennial High...
View Article'Camp to Campus' documentary inspires students
'Camp To Campus' is a locally produced documentary that focuses on first generation college graduates with roots in agriculture, offspring of parents who worked in the fields of California.The film was...
View ArticlePostal Service to cut Saturday mail to trim costs
WASHINGTON (AP) - The financially struggling U.S. Postal Service says it plans to stop delivering mail on Saturdays, but continue delivering packages six days a week.In an announcement scheduled for...
View ArticleFormer LA officer suspected in killing 1 Riverside cop, injuring 2 others
With Reports from Los Angeles NBC Affiliate, KNBCLaw enforcement statewide was searching for a former LAPD officer accused of shooting three officers in the Inland Empire Thursday, killing one.The...
View ArticleTax refund offers include extra fees
With tax season here, many people look forward to a refund. Some filers want the money as fast as possible, but experts warn against these quick fixes. Many tax service providers used to offer refund...
View ArticleLA police shoot innocent people in ex-cop manhunt
Los Angeles and Torrance police were involved in two shootings in Torrance early Thursday when police came across vehicles similar to the one sought in a manhunt for an ex-LAPD officer suspected of...
View ArticleUniversal preschool
President Obama may outline a plan during his State of the Union speech next week to provide preschool for all children within the next five years.The Center for American Progress has released the...
View ArticleBakersfield therapist accused of sexual relations with patient
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A local marriage and family therapist is accused of having a sexual relationship with one of his patients, which could result in the loss of his license.If the accusations are true...
View ArticleTexas governor tries to lure California businesses in new radio ad
The Governor of Texas has unleashed a new radio ad in California to get businesses to relocate to Texas. Governor Rick Perry is trying to woo businesses by promoting lower taxes and fewer business...
View ArticleHealth officials give flu update for Kern County
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports influenza is declining on the east coast, but increasing in the west.The Kern Health Department is reminding anyone who hasn't received their flu...
View ArticleCity of Bakersfield plans to install handicap playground equipment
Bakersfield has 59 parks, but only one has a handicap accessible playground. However, that will soon change. A swing at Central Park near Mill Creek is the only disability friendly piece of equipment...
View ArticleLawmakers roll dice: want to make sports betting legal in California
Illegal sports betting is big business in California, and now there's a renewed push to make it legal to bet on your favorite team.The bill, which would legalize sports betting at California race...
View ArticleWoman sentenced in ATM skimming scheme
One of two Bakersfield sisters was sentenced Thursday in an ATM skimming scheme last month.35-year-old Rhianna Lawrence and her sister, 40-year-old Dawn Lawrence, were arrested in December on...
View ArticleUPDATE--Hwy. 99 connector at Hwy. 58 back open
Caltrans closed the northbound transition ramp to eastbound Hwy. 58 Friday morning after antifreeze spilled onto the roadway.The spill was first reported just after 7 a.m. following a possible traffic...
View ArticleSnow shuts down Interstate 5 over the Grapevine
The California Highway Patrol says Interstate 5 over the Grapevine is closed in both directions due to snow. Drivers who need to travel to the Los Angeles area can use Highway 58 east to Highway 14...
View ArticleTherapy dogs comfort students at Taft Union High School
Students and staff at Taft Union High School are getting a little help as they heal from last month's shooting. Therapy dogs from Bakersfield have been stopping by to visit. They're fluffy and friendly...
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