A baby who died after being found unresponsive on Sunset Canyon Drive has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office as 13-day-old Madilyn Self.… Read More
Man Jailed For Sexual Assaults Near Lamont
An man accused of sexually assaulting two 14-year-olds at knifepoint outside of Lamont has turned himself into police.… Read More
DA Trying to Crack Down on Unlicensed Contracting
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office says it’s noticing an alarming number complaints linked to unlicensed contractors offering repair work to elderly people in Bakersfield.… Read More
East-side Residents Urge Improvements for Heritage Park
Public health officers are trying to start discussions between east-side residents, law enforcement and Kern County representatives over how to best improve Heritage Park.… Read More
Stocks Up, Oil Down Ahead of Jobs Report
Stocks fell and oil prices increased ahead of Friday’s jobs report.… Read More
Five Officers Involved in Fatal Shooting Near Garces High
Police say five officers are on leave after shooting a man suspected of raping a woman and setting fire to home in southwest Bakersfield.… Read More
Officers ID’ed in Stockdale/I-5 SWAT Shooting
Bakersfield police have named the SWAT officers that shot a man during a standoff at the northwest Vagabond Inn at Stockdale Highway and Interstate 5.… Read More
Man Denies Federal Laser Strike Charges
A 51-year-old man from Bakersfield has denied claims that aimed a laser pointer at a Kern County Sheriff’s helicopter.… Read More
Two Supermarkets Reopen in Bakersfield
A grocer out of Washington has opened two of its new Bakersfield supermarkets.… Read More
PG&E to Replace Gas Lines in Western Neighborhood
PG&E says the replacement of gas lines will force lane closures in a west-side neighborhood through May.… Read More
