Supervisors have agreed to send a letter of concern to Gov. Brown after multiple Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento urged that all injection wells in California be shut down.… Read More
Man Jailed for Stealing Farm Equipment
Rural Crime Unit investigators with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Delano man accused of stealing $50,000 in farm equipment.… Read More
Pesticide Spilled During Hit-and-Run
A hazmat crew had to be called after five gallons of pesticide were spilled during a hit-and-run at Ming and Grand Island avenues in west Bakersfield.… Read More
AC Unit Blamed For Theater Fire
A faulty air conditioner is being blamed for a small fire and heavy smoke at the Reading Cinemas on Wible Road in south Bakersfield.… Read More
Stocks End Tuesday Lower
A stronger dollar pushed stocks lower.… Read More
Covanta: Delano Plant Shutdown Possible
Covanta Energy says it will have to shut down its biomass power plant in Delano if they don’t get assistance from the state.… Read More
Three Children Sought After Fires
Investigators with the Bakersfield Fire Department says children are responsible for a pair of weekend fires at eastside businesses near Sacramento and Kentucky streets.… Read More
Fresh & Easy Closing Two Bakersfield Stores
Fresh & Easy says it will be closing two of its Bakersfield supermarkets.… Read More
Coroner: Woman Died From Asphyxiation
The Kern County Coroner’s Office says a woman found in a motel on Union Avenue in south Bakersfield died from asphyxiation.… Read More
Caltrans: Delays along I-5 This Week
Caltrans is urging motorists to be prepared for delays along Interstate 5 from Lerdo Highway to State Route 46.… Read More
