A gala ribbon cutting for Bank of the Sierra

A gala ribbon cutting for Bank of the Sierra

With a ribbon cutting on Friday, Bank of the Sierra formally opened a new branch on California Avenue — it’s fourth location Bakersfield. “We really treat each location as part of the community,” said Bank of the Sierra president Kevin McPhail. “We don’t want to be a big nameless, faceless bank.” The new bank, located…Continue Reading

Phoenix man killed in airplane crash near Tehachapi

Phoenix man killed in airplane crash near Tehachapi

A 75-year-old Phoenix man was killed Thursday when the plane he was piloting crashed near Tehachapi. The Kern County Coroner’s office said Gilbert Thomas Gutierrez, 75, was found dead at the scene of the crash in the 22800 block of Broome Road, near the historic Tehachapi Loop rail line. The coroner’s office said it would…Continue Reading

KHSD announces its 2017 graduation schedule

KHSD announces its 2017 graduation schedule

The Kern High School District announces its 2017 graduation schedule:  SCHOOL  DATE  TIME  LOCATION Arvin High Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Barle Stadium Bakersfield Adult Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield High Friday, June 2 7 p.m. Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium Centennial High Thursday, June 1 7:30 p.m. Golden Hawk Stadium Continuation High…Continue Reading

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

Monty Byrom and the Bakersfield Symphony to collaborate

When it comes to music there are many iconic Bakersfield performers, but the contemporary icons of music here are Monty Byrom and The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and the two are setting up what should be a memorable collaboration. Byrom was a guest on “The Richard Beene Show” on Wednesday and told guest host Rick Kreiser…Continue Reading

Sikh Women to host Bakersfield 5k fun run on Saturday

Sikh Women to host Bakersfield 5k fun run on Saturday

The Bakersfield Sikh Women’s Association will host its second 5-kilometer fun run at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Riverwalk Park in Bakersfield to raise funds for scholarships and to help support the Bakersfield Homeless Shelter. Raji Brar, who is a member of the group, was a guest on Wednesday’s “The Greg Kerr Show,” heard…Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police K9 officers get protective vests

Bakersfield Police K9 officers get protective vests

It was a good day to be a K9, or at least a considerably safer one, when the Bakersfield Police Department received thousands of dollars in donations to protect the working dogs.  The department corps of dogs received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest…Continue Reading

Junior League will hold its Bakersfield Fiesta

Junior League will hold its Bakersfield Fiesta

The annual Junior League of Bakersfield’s Fiesta is set for Saturday and KERO Ch. 23 meteorologist Elaina Rush visited “First Look with Scott Cox” on Wednesday to promote the upcoming event. “This is helps us give grants, and do our special projects benefitting women and children,” Rusk said. The event, which is for a 21-and-over…Continue Reading

Bakersfield police ID doctor involved shooting

Bakersfield police ID doctor involved shooting

Bakersfield Police have identified the doctor they say shot and killed a suspect in self defense on Tuesday night at offices at 212 Goodman St. Police said a suspected entered Garden Oasis Medical and assaulted Dr. Edwin Zong, who owns the business. The suspect, according to police, made several comments about money before the assault.…Continue Reading

Countryside Grill defends its Mac and Cheese title

Countryside Grill defends its Mac and Cheese title

If you wanted traditional macaroni and cheese at the 2017 Mac and Cheese Fest then you might want to head to the grocery store for the boxed stuff, because on Saturday it was all about the heat and sweet. Countryside Grill, tucked into Brookside Market, at the northeast corner of Coffee and Hageman roads, repeated…Continue Reading

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