Top Bakersfield Area Local News Stories
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A local Korean War Veteran has finally received recognition for his years of military service.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:36:42 PST
Voters in Taft are being asked to put up $24 million to help fix aging schools.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:07:18 PST
A McFarland elementary principal kept his end of the deal and was proud to walk around all day in a tutu.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:44 PST
A local retirement community has been quarantined after a virus sickened dozens of people.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:51:43 PST
Pacific Gas and Electric Company today saluted Bakersfield for becoming one of CaliforniaÂ’s top solar cities.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:37 PST
More information is being released by the Kern County Sheriff's Department regarding the east Bakersfield shooting that left one man dead.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:21:00 PST
After police say one man and two teenage boys were caught stealing cars at or around Bakersfield College Wednesday morning and afternoon, thieves continue to strike. Wednesday night between six and eight pm, someone stole another car on Dove street near BC.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:16 PST
Police in Bakersfield say the girlÂ’s example can be used to teach kids everywhere what they should do in a dangerous situation.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:03 PST
George Clooney and Michelle Williams, who are both up for Oscars this year, are just some of many stars who made the leap from the small screen to movies. Click on to see some others.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:52:09 PST
J.C. Penney recently hired comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres as a spokeswoman in an effort to rebuild its image, despite protests. Celebrity spokespeople have stirred controversy before. While Ellen has earned J.C. Penney's support, some celebrities have lost their jobs due to their own bad behavior. Here's how other famous spokespeople have fared.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:00:00 PST
Want to make sure that first date leads to a second date? Then read on to discover five dating mistakes you should avoid at all costs.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:44 PST
A Catholic group has filed a lawsuit in response to President ObamaÂ’s policy requiring most health insurance plans to cover birth control and the morning after pill but some people in Delano disagree.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:10 PST
On June 30, 2012, Bakersfield College President Dr. Greg Chamberlain, will return to what he loves – teaching.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:10:14 PST
United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that two Bakersfield residents pleaded guilty today to methamphetamine-related charges a day after a jury was chosen for their trial. Gerardo Rosa-Gomez (also known as Gerardo Ramos-Zacharias), 31, pleaded guilty to four counts involving conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Vincent Andrade, 42, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and one count of possession with intent to distribute.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 14:58:03 PST
The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and filing of a criminal complaint against those responsible for killing Joseph Loverdee Foster.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:58:36 PST
The Bear Valley Springs Board of Directors will meet Thursday night regarding the future of the Bear Valley Police Department and whether or not the Kern County Sheriff's Department will take over.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:00:47 PST
An abandoned apartment complex caught fire Thursday afternoon and fire officials said someone may have started it intentionally.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:25:26 PST
Local law enforcement officers are searching for parolee and registered sex offender, Robert Carlyle Anderson, 50, who they said removed his GPS tracking ankle monitor and his whereabouts are unknown.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:05:55 PST
Merle Haggard is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:04:12 PST
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