Reward rises in hunt for killing of 5-year-old boy

Reward rises in hunt for killing of 5-year-old boy

One month after a California Avenue drive-by shooting left a 5-year-old boy dead, Bakersfield Police said they have identified a witness to the shooting and are urging that person to come forward. “Investigators from the Bakersfield Police Department have also confirmed there was an eye witness that observed the homicide, and it’s believed the witness has…Continue Reading

Victorious Roadrunners return to Bakersfield today at 4 p.m.

Victorious Roadrunners return to Bakersfield today at 4 p.m.

After their victory in the National Invitational Tournament semifinals Wednesday night, the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball team will return today at 4 p.m. to the Icardo Center. The Roadrunners defeated University of Texas, Arlington, 80-76, to advance to the semifinals against Georgia Tech at 4 p.m. PDT on Tuesday in New York’s Madison Square Garden.…Continue Reading

CSU Bakersfield headed to Madison Square Garden

CSU Bakersfield headed to Madison Square Garden

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal State Bakersfield survived a withering second-half comeback by University of Texas, Arlington to beat the host Mavericks 80-76 to advance to the National Invitational Tournament semifinals next week at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Shon Briggs scored a team-high 19 points and Damiyne Durham scored 18 points to lead…Continue Reading

The days of Sears may be numbered

The days of Sears may be numbered

The ownership group behind retail giants Sears and Kmart said Wednesday that the chains may not make a viable company over the next 12 months because of potential liquidity issues. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sears Holding Company said it was facing severe pressures from the Internet and consumer behavior, and that it…Continue Reading

Sheriff deputies make arrest in Bakersfield homicide

Sheriff deputies make arrest in Bakersfield homicide

Kern County Sheriff Deputies have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of a March 17 murder in the 4200 block of Gordon Street in Bakersfield. After obtaining an arrest warrant, deputies from the sheriff’s gang enforcement units arrested Krystal San Nicholas Wandick on Monday night at a Wainwright Drive apartment. Deputies took her to Kern…Continue Reading

Help Secret Witness find killer of Bakersfield child

Help Secret Witness find killer of Bakersfield child

If you would like to donate to the Secret Witness of Kern County fund to find the person responsible for the Feb. 23 shooting death of 5-year-old Kason Guyton, who was killed month in central Bakersfield, please stop by our offices before tomorrow at 5 p.m. at 1400 Easton Drive Suite 144B, Bakersfield CA 93309. Anyone…Continue Reading

CSU Bakersfield routs Colorado State to advance in NIT

CSU Bakersfield routs Colorado State to advance in NIT

It could be argued that CSU Bakersfield played its best game of the season Monday night at Colorado State, and Roadrunners certainly made a postseason statement. The Roadrunners blasted host Colorado State, 81-63, to advance to the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinals on Wednesday night at University of Texas, Arlington. That game will tip at 6 p.m. and…Continue Reading

Kazakhstan player wins Bakersfield Tennis Open

Kazakhstan player wins Bakersfield Tennis Open

It was the final that was predicted when the Bakersfield Tennis Open was seeded, and it certainly produced plenty of drama with a thrilling second-set tiebreaker the propelled Dimitry Popko to the championship  on Sunday at the Bakersfield Racquet Club. Popko, who represents Kazakhstan and who is ranked 211th in the world, defeated Belgian Kimmer…Continue Reading

VIDEO: FBI Director James Comey testifying about Russia, wiretaps

VIDEO: FBI Director James Comey testifying about Russia, wiretaps

During dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill, FBI Director James Comey testified about the FBI’s investigation into Russian hacking and President Trump’s claims that former President Obama ordered surveillance against his campaign and Trump Tower. [View the story “FBI Director James Comey testifies on Russia, Wiretapping” on Storify]Continue Reading

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