There’s plenty of work to be done for Bakersfield City Manager

There’s plenty of work to be done for Bakersfield City Manager

After 25 years of public service as Bakersfield’s City Manager Alan Tandy said he’s proud of many of the city’s quality of life improvements, and that he has no plan to retire from his job. During an interview on “The Richard Beene Show,” Tandy talked about the city’s effort to improve transportation, including connecting the…Continue Reading

Bakersfield woman reported missing after leaving BHS

Bakersfield woman reported missing after leaving BHS

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for an 18-year-old woman who was last seen leaving Bakersfield High School on July 7. Police said Miriam Figueroa was seen leaving the school and that she is considered at risk. Figueroa is described as a: Hispanic female, 5-foot-1, 94 pounds, brown hair with blonde streaks, brown eyes, last seen…Continue Reading

Nine Inch Nails dominates Bakersfield social media

Nine Inch Nails took to the Rabobank Arena on Wednesday night and blew away the huge Bakersfield audience, who gladly shared the experience on social media, especially Instagram. We pulled together some of the best photos and videos from the concert. "Survivalism" #NineInchNails A post shared by Armaиdo Goиzalez (@_nin___) on Jul 20, 2017 at…Continue Reading

9 photos we love from Paso Robles’ Mid-State Fair

The California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles kicked off its two-week run on Wednesday, and thousands, including many from Kern County, flocked to the fairgrounds to attend opening day. The day was highlighted by a Lionel Richie concert, and here are some of the best photos from the day: A post shared by @angiecrystal on…Continue Reading

Two Kern River drowning victims identified

Two Kern River drowning victims identified

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified two people from Southern California who drowned in the Kern River earlier this month. Kim Phov, 37, of Long Beach, went missing in the Kern River on July 8, but her body was found on July 13 in a canal a mile west of Round Mountain Road. Phov was…Continue Reading

Fires continue to keep firefighters busy around state

Fires continue to keep firefighters busy around state

Kern County firefighters were able to get 100 percent containment today on a 1,000-acre fire near Maricopa today, but other fires around the state threatened communities, including those on the Central Coast. In Cambria, firefighters were able to get control of a 3-acre fire but not before it threatened businesses in the seaside community north…Continue Reading

Heat wave continues, smoke will make for poor air quality

Heat wave continues, smoke will make for poor air quality

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued a second day of poor air for the Valley portions of Kern County due to smoky conditions from fires around the state. The poor air is coupled with a 17th consecutive day of 100-degree temperatures in Bakersfield. The National Weather Service is forecasting triple-digit temperatures…Continue Reading

Bakersfield men arrested on weapons, drug charges

Bakersfield men arrested on weapons, drug charges

Two Bakersfield men were arrested July 16 at Union Avenue motel room after police said a loaded gun and drugs were found. Bakersfield Police said at 10 p.m. they served a search warrant in the 200 block of Union Avenue and found a loaded .45-calber handgun and methamphetamine. Police said they arrested Travis Holder, 37,…Continue Reading

The cautionary tale of online dating, or horror story

The cautionary tale of online dating, or horror story

During a segment on “The Richard Beene Show,” an anonymous Bakersfield woman shared her tales of dating horror via online dating sites. The woman, who was identified as “Tracy,” a single woman in her late 40s, told host Richard Beene and co-host Dana Martin, who helps Beene host the occasional “Love Monday” segments, about her…Continue Reading

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