10 Photos We Love From Bakersfield’s Weekend, June 16-18

10 Photos We Love From Bakersfield’s Weekend, June 16-18

It was spectacularly hot across Bakersfield over the past weekend, but there were still plenty of good times to be had and those good times were shared on social media. Here’s a look at 10 photos we love from this past weekend. #sunset #heatwave #Bakersfield #california A post shared by Anthony Kelly (@ajkelly68) on Jun…Continue Reading

VIDEO: Griffith Field renovations taking shape

VIDEO: Griffith Field renovations taking shape

For more than a year, the renovation of Bakersfield High School’s historic Griffith Field have been ongoing, but the completion of the massive project is nearing the finish line. Bakersfield High School Principal David Reese said the stadium should reopen for the team’s Sept. 29 game against Ridgeview, and the project is moving along on…Continue Reading

High temperatures expected through Thursday

High temperatures expected through Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued “Excessive Heat Warning’s” for Bakersfield and Kern County starting noon Sunday and running through June 21, but don’t expect a cool down anytime soon. The Weather Service’s Hanford station said the ridge of high pressure could ease a bit later in the week, but forecasted temperatures for Thursday through next…Continue Reading

When you should find prolonged fatigue worrying

When you should find prolonged fatigue worrying

Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel addressed when you should become concerned about ongoing fatigue issues during his Friday segment on “The Richard Beene Show.” Patel said that fatigue is a regular condition that affects millions of Americans, but it’s a prolonged fatigue that raises concerns. “Fatigue is a universal phenomenon,” Patel said. “What we are talking…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police make marijuana, weapons arrest

Bakersfield Police make marijuana, weapons arrest

The Bakersfield Police Department arrested a 32-year-old Bakersfield man on suspicion of possession of a shotgun, rifle, and large amounts of drugs at a home in the 1400 block of Jefferson Street on Tuesday. Police said they arrested Paul Maldonado at 7:45 p.m. after a search of a residence where officers located a 12-gauge shotgun, .22-caliber rifle,…Continue Reading

Police make arrests in Bakersfield shooting death

Police make arrests in Bakersfield shooting death

The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested three men in connection with the shooting death of a 41-year-old Bakersfield man on June 3 at a Family Dollar store on Union Avenue. Police said they took into custody Jose Zambrano, 33, and Juan Rubio, 28,  late Wednesday night and Jose Urenda, 35, was taken into custody early Thursday morning…Continue Reading

Excessive heat warning forecast for the weekend

Excessive heat warning forecast for the weekend

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued an excessive heat warning for Kern County with temperatures expected to hit 109 on Sunday, but the really hot temperatures could arrive on Monday. Friday’s high could be 98 degrees, but Monday and Tuesday could see high temperatures hit 111 degrees. Dangerous heat across the areas highlighted…Continue Reading

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