Eliyahu Federman: Police Fatally Shoot Mentally Ill Teen

10 February 2012, 12:41 pm

My heart goes out to the Chavez family. I hope they find some sense of solace and justice, and that the KCSD and police nationwide begin to implement more rigorous mental health training for police officers.... Read More »

CHP names prime suspect in death of KHSD police chief

9 February 2012, 11:14 pm

The CHP clarifies earlier information in hit-and-run death of Steven Alvidrez and says the investigation is still underway.... Read More »

49 Citations Issued During Enforcement

9 February 2012, 9:44 am

On Wednesday, between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted a speed enforcement patrol in the greater Bakersfield area.... Read More »

Bettina Korek: PLAN ForYourArt: February 9-15

9 February 2012, 7:55 am

Under the Big Black Sun features more than 130 artists working in an array of mediums and addresses the period in American art when modernism reached its end and a multiplicity of movements began to take shape.... Read More »

Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Charges

6 February 2012, 4:59 pm

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that Jorge Palenzuela, 43, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to use unauthorized access devices.... Read More »

Investigation: Should officers be randomly tested for drugs?

2 February 2012, 6:55 pm

Kern County firefighters and school bus drivers across California are subject to random drug testing . So why aren't local law enforcement officers, who carry guns, held to the same standards?... Read More »

Bakersfield police bulldoze homeless camp

24 January 2012, 6:58 pm

Bakersfield police cleared out a homeless camp along the Kern River on Tuesday. Officers say they did so after getting several complaints from the community about the area. Police say they gave the six people living along the river, just northeast of the Chester Avenue bridge, a week to clear out.... Read More »

New Law Prohibits Vehicle Impounds At Checkpoints

23 January 2012, 6:21 pm

A new law is making it harder for law enforcement to impound cars.... Read More »

'Hawg' hearse gives motorcycle enthusisasts fitting tribute

13 January 2012, 6:07 pm

The sun glinted through morning mist Friday, illuminating the usually dusty golden hills east of Bakersfield. A few dozen motorcycles of all makes and colors rumbled to life, idling a moment before rolling off into the distance.... Read More »