Bakersfield is a little safer now thanks to gun violence initiatives by the city
In 2022, the city of Bakersfield and the police department launched a gun violence reduction strategy. Since then, city ...
Bakersfield sees a decrease in gun violence for 2024
This strategy was funded through a grant from the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program, along with the ...
Kern County Public works offering free sand for residents to combat potential flooding
Kern County Public Works is providing free sand for residents to protect their property against potential flooding Thursday and Friday, according to officials.
County sets up 9 locations to pick up sand to guard against flooding
With heavy rainfall and storms arriving, Kern County Public Works delivered sand to nine locations for people to fill their own sandbags to use to protect against potential flooding. Bring your own ...
Preparations underway for atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rain to Kern County
Storms are pelting the county this week joined by high speed winds. And the big one, is Thursday. Drivers are asked to avoid ...
A joke petition seeks to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland
A lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” comes in response to President ...
A look at the immigration raids, protests in Central Valley as 'immigration crackdown' continues
Immigration raids began stoking fears in the Valley last month. They started on January 7 in Kern County. Officials called it "Operation Return to Sender." Video from a Bakersfield Chevron shows ...