Kern County firefighters were faced with rugged terrain and hot temperatures as they battled two small brush fires near Caliente. The Train Fire was reported Monday afternoon, about a mile north of Hwy 58 east, of Bealville Road. First responders encountered two small fires and initiated an aggressive attack both on the ground and from…… Read More
The 44-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a woman on Olympic Drive in Oildale has been arrested and is being held without bail. KCSO says Luis Villachana was taken into custody Saturday at Kirchenmann Park in Shafter. The victim has been identified as Ruth Cummings, who had driven to her son’s home with her husband…… Read More
Confirmed cases of Avian Influenza at Central Valley dairies have led to changes at the upcoming Kern County Fair. Spokeswoman Chelsey Roberts says the Dairy Replacement Heifer Show and Sale has been canceled, and the dairy birthing area will be used as a cow-calf showing area. Roberts notes that the young livestock producers will still…… Read More
The river flow near the Park at Riverwalk has been cut by the City of Bakersfield so the area can dry out for required maintenance and repair. The work that starts in October is required by both the Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, which involves clearing sediment from the riverbed that can impede the…… Read More
The Sheriff’s Office is investigating a nighttime shooting in northwest Bakersfield where a deputy may have been involved. No official details have been released about the incident that happened after 9:30pm on Knudsen Drive and Olive Tree Court, but it’s believed a suspect being pulled over may have pepper sprayed the deputy and took off,…… Read More
The man accused of setting more than half a dozen fires near the Kernville Airport is being held on $290,000 bail and faces charges that include resisting arrest. The Sheriff’s Office says they received several calls Thursday morning of a man lighting fires, but 25-year-old Jamal Buyuan of Hawaii refused to pull over and led…… Read More
A man from Hawaii has been arrested on eight counts of arson after allegedly setting several small fires near Kernville on Thursday. Kern County Fire says he was pointed out by two witnesses as crews worked to put out the flames along Linda Lane and Sierra Highway, south of the Kernville Airport. First responders called…… Read More
A man who was allegedly taking pictures of kids at Beach Park is now facing charges that include annoying a child younger than 18. Bakersfield Police Sgt. Eric Celedon says 37-year-old Andres Eubanks was caught on Monday as he drove away from the scene, and their investigation revealed more disturbing behavior. Park rangers are credited…… Read More
Bakersfield Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for reckless driving in a residential neighborhood, amidst a rise in reports of reckless driving. BPD Sergeant Eric Celedon says multiple phone calls were made Sunday night for reports of dangerous drivers near the Mesa Marin Sports Complex. Andy Reyes was booked into Lerdo Jail. Officers also attempted…… Read More
The completion of the State Route 46 Widening Project was celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by CalTrans, in an area long known as Blood Alley. Spokesman Christian Lukens says many speakers representing Kern County showed up to the Monday morning ceremony. The project cost about $130,000,000 and took over six-years to complete. Photo credit:…… Read More
