Top Bakersfield Area Local News Stories
Source: TurnTo23.com - Local News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Airstreams Renewables is training the unemployed and veterans for a future in wind energy.
Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:31 PDT
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
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