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Hit-And-Run Suspect Takes Plea Deal

The man accused in a 2009 fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a Taft teenager has accepted a plea deal.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:55:04 PDT

61 Citations, 55 Vehicles Impounded, 4 Arrested During Checkpoint

On Wednesday the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail conducted a DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint in the 300 Blk. of Golden State Ave. between the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:34:02 PDT

Metal Surgical Staple Safety Evaluated

New research finds that metal staples used to close surgical wounds are more harmful than nylon stitches.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:45:23 PDT

Vintage Warbird Crashes Off Of Highway 58, 2 Dead

An airplane has crashed off of Highway 58 near the Frito Lay Plant west of Bakersfield.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:32:16 PDT

Upsets As March Madness Gets Underway

March Madness officially kicked off Thursday, and several upsets were already in the cards. The NCAA tournament runs through the month.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:51:34 PDT

College Basketball's Most Popular Underdogs

Take a look at some of the greatest upsets, and most popular underdogs, in NCAA tournament history.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:07:56 PDT

5 Movies That Really Needed Some Zombies

There's an easy solution for those disappointing movies that need a little livening up: Just add zombies.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:26:37 PDT

Madonna On Stage And Off

Take a look at Madonna's colorful, diverse career on stage and off in the past few years.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:33:40 PDT

2010 Kern County Science Fair Competitors

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:05:24 PDT

Aera Makes $500K Donation For Occupational Safety, Health Management Program

On Wednesday, Aera Energy LLC presented California State University, Bakersfield with a $500,000 endowment for an educational concentration to prepare occupational safety and health professionals. The endowment establishes the Aera Energy Concentration in Occupational Safety and Health Management which will help meet regional labor force needs and expand career opportunities in the field of occupational safety and health.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:31:08 PDT

Judges Want Furloughs to End, Judiciary Priorities to Change

A growing number of California judges are demanding an end to statewide court furlough days and an increase in oversight for the agency that oversees the judiciary's budget. The Alliance of California Judges believes the California Judicial Council's priorities are wrong.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:40:49 PDT

Little Ceasars Dancing Cowboy Proves To Be Crowd Favorite

Little Ceasars dancing sign spinner has more than 5,000 friends on Facebook, and he doesn't even have a computer.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:40:15 PDT

St. Patrick's Day Brings Boosts To Local Businesses

When it comes to wild nights, bartenders say St. Patrick's Day is right up there with New Year's Eve. And they're making sure the crowds that roll in roll out safely.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:18:53 PDT

Wind Energy Company Working To Train Unemployed, Veterans

Airstreams Renewables is training the unemployed and veterans for a future in wind energy.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:31 PDT

2 Toddlers Drown In Pool (Updated)

The Bakersfield Police Department is currently investigating exactly how a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old, both brothers, ended up in a pool and drowned.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:55:29 PDT

Logo Unveiled For Stage 5 Finish Of Amgen Tour Of Calif.

The Bakersfield Sports Foundation has unveiled the local Stage 5 finish logo for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. The logo, created by local artist Michael Salle, incorporates elements specific to Bakersfield and Stage 5 of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. SalleÂ’s design was selected by the Bakersfield Sports Foundation out of 37 entries submitted.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:54:07 PDT