Bakersfield Police arrested a Tennessee man Friday on suspicion of making threats to detonate a bomb at the Kern County Jail downtown. Police said that they received calls at 10 a.m. Friday that there were two bombs placed at the jail. The calls were initially made to the California Highway Patrol, but after a search…… Continue Reading

The Bakersfield Police Department has set up a 24-hour phone line as detectives look for tips in a shooting that left a 5-year-old child dead and a 7-year-old child wounded. A 5-year-old was shot and killed Thursday night in a drive-by shooting in the 600 block of California Avenue. The phone line will be staffed…… Continue Reading

Max Carter no-hit the University of Portland for 5 2/3 innings as CSU Bakersfield defeated the University of Portland 11-4 to open a four-game baseball series Thursday afternoon. The senior righty did not allow a hit until Justin Thaxton recorded an opposite field single to left with two outs in the sixth. Carter would give…… Continue Reading

For music lovers, one of the biggest fundraisers of the year is set for March 3 and it will benefit the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. The Mardi Gras-themed gala will be held at the Epic Jet Center, 1105 Douglas Street, and will feature a wide range of entertainment, food and prizes. If you’re interested in attending…… Continue Reading

After a morning traffic report about a crash at Truxtun Avenue and Coffee Road, “First Look with Scott Cox” co-host Michael Hopper referenced the Truxtun Extension as the actual location of the crash rather than Truxtun Avenue, which drew a rare executive ruling from show host Scott Cox.… Continue Reading