Dozens of people turned out for a High Speed Rail open house in downtown Bakersfield to get a look at how the project is going and give their input. Planning Director Margaret Cederoff tells 17 News their focus is on the link between Merced and Bakersfield, which will end at Golden State Avenue and F…… Read More
One person has been arrested and four others hurt following a collision between drivers who were street racing. Bakersfield Police say two Camaros were in an illegal speed contest just before 7:00 Monday night on Old River Road at White Lane, and one vehicle went over the center median. Three adults and a juvenile who…… Read More
Three young men have been killed in a collision with a moving freight train on Kimberlina Road, and the CHP says DUI is suspected. Officer Tomas Martinez says the 19-year-old driver, identified as McKinley Toliver of Wasco, drove at an unknown speed past the crossing arms at 2:34 Sunday morning. Martinez says the Honda rolled…… Read More
A man has been killed in a weekend shooting that happened at Panorama Park in northeast Bakersfield. Police were called to the area near River Blvd. at 11:00 Friday night, finding the victim has suffered apparent, multiple gunshot wounds. There is no suspect information.… Read More
The retired realtor who’s charged with running down three spectators at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade is back in jail on suspicion of another DUI, and his bail is set at a million-dollars. The Sheriff’s Booking page shows 72-year-old Alan Booth was arrested around 6:30 Wednesday night on Oak Street near 21st Street, and the new…… Read More
Bakersfield Police are investigating an early morning hit and run collision where a woman was killed. The victim was walking on Ming Avenue just after 2:00 a.m Saturday when she was struck by a unknown driver near South P Street. The speed limit in that area is 40mph, there is no information regarding the suspect…… Read More
A Bakersfield man has been arrested for child trafficking after a six month investigation. Police Sergeant Eric Celedon says detectives first took the suspect into custody on April 9th. And BPD says Gallardo posted bond and was released the following day, only to be arrested again the next day for possession of child pornography. He’s…… Read More
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
