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bakersfield raises water rates

bakersfield raises water rates

Bakersfield water bills are going up. The city council approved a five year rate hike Wednesday night. Over five years, rates will rise by about 51%, with the first hike being 34%. The increase comes primarily due to water treatment costs. The city says rates will still be lower than most providers. The increase goes…read more


two-time kern county sex offender denied parole

two-time kern county sex offender denied parole

A man convicted twice in Kern County for molesting children has been denied parole. Parole officials say Bryan Ransom, 64, still poses a risk after being sentenced to fifty years to life in 1988. In 1990, Ransom was convicted of committing a lewd or lascivious act with a child under the age of 14. He…read more


new information in deadly east bakersfield shooting

new information in deadly east bakersfield shooting

Police say an argument at a marijuana dispensary led to the deaths of Anthony Ochoa, 37, and Damien Bullard, 26, in the 1600 block of Flower Street May 27. Authorities say Terrance Thompson, 18, Darwin Young, 20, Nancy Ruiz, 20, and two juveniles left the scene in a car being driven by a female. Terrance,…read more


bpd ready for immigration protests

bpd ready for immigration protests

The Bakersfield Police Department says they are prepared as protests in opposition to federal immigration raids increase across the country. Chief Greg Terry tells KGET his officers will not tolerate violence. A protest is planned this Saturday at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield, and Terry says BPD has talked with organizers to help keep…read more


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