The Bakersfield Downtown Business Association has been granted another $50,000 to increase security patrols in areas where local businesses are concentrated. Bob Smith from Citiguard Security says, they’re pleased to be part of the revitalization that’s underway. The patrols that began April 1st will be re-evaluated in six months. They are an outgrowth of the…… Read More

A young woman is facing charges after threatening Bakersfield City Council members at Wednesday night’s meeting. Outside the meeting, protester Maria Quinonez told 17 News they did not agree with what Riddi Patel said, but Quinonez was upset over the new security policy that’s in place. That policy includes metal detector screenings and bag checks,…… Read More

A three judge appeals court in Sacramento has cleared the way for Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong’s name to appear on the ballot for Congress. Fong says Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s decision to appeal a lower court ruling that upheld his bid was misguided, and a disservice to the voters. Fong sued when Weber determined…… Read More

Secretary of State Shirley Weber has asked a California appeals court for a ruling by this Friday on whether Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong may run for Congress on the November ballot. Chris Micheli from McGeorge School of Law tells 17 News the problem is that the voters have already spoken. Fong got 42-percent of the…… Read More