We’ve learned the identity of a man who died after his car collided with another vehicle northwest of Bakersfield. Luis Castillo, 22, was killed March 8 at the intersection of Gossamer Grove Boulevard and 7th Standard Road in a two-car accident. Anyone with information about the accident is urged to contact the Shafter Police Department…… Read More
Enter to Win a $10,000 Scholarship to North-West College
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE CAREER START WITH NORTH-WEST COLLEGE! At North-West College, you can train for a great career in a supportive environment where the quality of education is the highest priority. Join more than 55,000 graduates and find your career path through one of the College’s specialized health care programs. Programs Available in Bakersfield:– Medical…… Read More
highway patrol seeks hit and run driver
The California Highway Patrol is asking for your help finding the driver of a Ford Fusion accused of a hit-and-run crash that left a Madera woman dead south of Bakersfield. It happened in November 2024 on northbound Highway 99 south of Houghton Road involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. Authorities say a 46-year-old man and…… Read More
coroner identifies shooting victim
The Kern County Coroner’s office has released the identity of a man who was shot to death in northeast Bakersfield. David Arambulo, 44, was killed near the intersection of Lincoln and Williams streets October 29, 2024. He died at Kern Medical of several gunshot wounds.… Read More
covered california reaches enrollment milestone
Covered California has reached an all-time enrollment high ahead of the program’s open enrollment deadline. Over 1.8 million people are enrolled in the state’s health insurance marketplace. About 144,000 Californians are enrolling for the first time, and over 1.6 million are renewing their coverage. Nearly half of new enrollees have come from Los Angeles, Orange,…… Read More
Reward offered for information on escaped killer
U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of a convicted killer who escaped from state prison guards in Delano. Cesar Hernandez, 34, allegedly punched a guard and dashed through an open gate in the parking lot of the Kern County courthouse on Jefferson Street as guards were taking him into…… Read More
fong speaks out on newsom’s visit
Republican Congressman Vince Fong of Bakersfield weighs in on Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies after the Democrat’s visit to Kern County. Newsom made a stop in Kern on Monday to tout his California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, but Fong says the governor’s rebranding tour ignores the fact that it’s his own policies that have damaged and…… Read More
12 Guitars of Christmas Rules
12 GUITARS OF CHRISTMAS NOVEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 12, 2024 OFFICAL RULES QUALIFYING: • Listen Monday-Friday, beginning Monday, November 25 in the 7 AM, 12 PM, and 5 PM hours. At each of those times, a name will be given of one of the country artists who has autographed one of our guitars. The following…… Read More
Man Arrested for Fatal Crash in Mojave
A 23-year-old man was arrested for fatal hit and run crash in Mojave. The California Highway Patrol announced the arrest of Garrett Smith Monday afternoon for the August 22, 2024 crash that killed one person on Sierra Highway north of Cerro Gordo Street. Smith is accused of hitting the victim’s car and driving away, as…… Read More
Election Day in Kern County
It’s Election Day 2024 in Kern County and the rest of the nation. Polls open at 7 :00 a.m. Although you likely received a vote-by-mail ballot, you can still choose to vote in person at your polling place. Find it at kernvote.com. You can also return your voted ballot in person at any polling location…… Read More
