The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community’s help in identifying two men suspected in a Feb. 13 armed robbery of a Ming Avenue AM/PM. Police said one of the suspects entered the convenience store brandishing a black semi-automatic firearm at the clerk. The suspect grabbed several packs of cigarettes and demanded the clerk to…… Continue Reading

The long anticipated demolition of homes along 24th Street has begun and crews tore down one home on Feb. 28 to make way for a widening of the congested street. Workers used heavy equipment to demolish the home at the corner of 24th Street and Cedar Street.… Continue Reading

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, along with other members of Republican Congressional leadership, held a news conference on Tuesday morning to outline what they expect to hear from President Donald Trump during tonight’s speech to Congress. “We look forward to hearing an optimistic approach to the future,” McCarthy said. “We have lots of challenges.”… Continue Reading

Each Friday, Dr. Raj Patel of Bakersfield’s Preferred Family Care calls into “The Richard Beene Show” to provide listeners with the latest in medical news. Here are the segments from Dr. Patel’s chats with Richard Beene. Sleep Apnea Depression’s impact on your health Here are some earlier interviews: The Dangers of Sexually Transmitted Diseases The latest treatments for…… Continue Reading

Bakersfield Police are investigating the shooting death of a man early Monday morning. In a new release, Bakersfield Police said they responded to a call of shots fired at Lincoln and King streets in northeast Bakersfield, and found a man suffering from gun shot wounds. The man, who police described as Hispanic, was pronounced dead…… Continue Reading