Freeman easily wins Ward 5 seat on Bakersfield City Council

Freeman easily wins Ward 5 seat on Bakersfield City Council

Bruce Freeman easily won the race to fill the vacant Bakersfield City Council Ward 5 race on Tuesday night by claiming 62 percent of the vote. Freeman will replace the late Jeff Tkac, who died shortly after winning election to the seat. Freeman, who once led Castle and Cooke development in Bakersfield, stepped into the…Continue Reading

Freeman has big lead in the race for Ward 5 seat

Freeman has big lead in the race for Ward 5 seat

Bruce Freeman has a commanding lead early in the vote count for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 5 seat. Freeman has 62 percent of the vote with four precincts complete in the tally. Ryan Nance has 32 percent of the vote. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD WARD 5 – Vote For 1 Completed Precincts: 16 of 34 VOTE…Continue Reading

Our 10 favorite photos from the weekend, June 2-4

Our 10 favorite photos from the weekend, June 2-4

Just another weekend in Bakersfield and all of you took to Instagram to share some outstanding photos from graduations, track and field meets and other weekend activities. #bakoskies #trailrunning #trailrunner #runnersofinstagram #trail #runner #mykern #run #savannah #golden A post shared by Don Martin (@metrodonmartin) on Jun 4, 2017 at 12:27pm PDT Anyone else have stage…Continue Reading

Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

Dr. Raj Patel answers questions about migraines

During the June 2 episode of “The Richard Beene Show,” Bakersfield Dr. Raj Patel answered questions about headaches, including migraines, during his weekly segment on the show. “Headaches, you need to realize, occur from non-related items,” said Patel as he listed on several probable causes of headaches.  Continue Reading

Suspects sought in Bakersfield cigarette store robbery

Suspects sought in Bakersfield cigarette store robbery

The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for three suspects wanted for in connection with a robbery and assault at a Bakersfield cigarette store last month. Police said the robbery occurred at 9:08 a.m. on May 25 at the Cigarette World, 5600 Auburn Street and attempted to purchase an item. Police said the first suspect entered the store and spoke with the…Continue Reading

Sheriff’s department warns of possible scam

Sheriff’s department warns of possible scam

The Kern County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of a possible scam circulating through the county, and they discovered it through a direct contact. In a news release, Sheriff’s officials said a member of the department received a correspondence letter from an apparent law firm from London, England. The letter indicates the firm represents an…Continue Reading

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Richard Beene pays tribute to the late Gene Thome

Gene Thome was a major figure in Bakersfield’s sporting landscape as the owner of Bear Mountain Sports, and also as a champion of the Bakersfield Sound. A note singer, as well as strident defender of the Second Amendment, Thome died last month after an illness. For many in the community he was a good friend,…Continue Reading

Police search for suspect in Bakersfield vehicle burglaries

Police search for suspect in Bakersfield vehicle burglaries

After a pair of burglaries at Holiday Inn Express hotels, Bakersfield Police are asking for the community’s assistance in finding a suspect involved with the vehicle break-ins. Police said they are searching for a white male, 5-foot-6, bald and thin, who is driving a light colored station wagon. The first vehicle break-in happened at 11:15…Continue Reading

Rep. McCarthy, Bailey discuss Russian allegations

Rep. McCarthy, Bailey discuss Russian allegations

BAKERSFIELD — Rep. Kevin McCarthy downplayed White House Senior Advisor Jared Kushner’s attempts to have secret meetings with a Russian ambassador in the days after President Trump was elected. Kushner, who is the son-in-law of the president, has reportedly drawn the attention of law enforcement who are investigating the Trump campaign connections to the Russians.…Continue Reading

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