WINDY WEATHER PROMPTS WARNING

A forecast for a windy weekend is prompting the Valley Air Pollution Control District to issue a blowing dust advisory for unhealthy levels of particulate matter.Read More

DIAZ IMPLICATES BPD BEFORE SENTENCING

The former Bakersfield Police detective who’s due to be sentenced Monday for taking bribes, drug trafficking and cheating on his taxes has filed a lengthy statement with the court detailing his downfall.Read More

HOOKAH ORDINANCE CLEARS FIRST HURDLE

The Bakersfield City Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance that would require hookah lounges to have cabaret licenses if they want to have live music or dancing.Read More

BLAZE WIN AFTER DISBANDING

The California League has announced their post-season awards, and the winner of the Organization of the Year goes to a team that’s no longer with us.Read More