KCSO searching for missing hiker in Kern River Canyon
Kern County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue personnel were searching for a missing hiker in the Kern River Canyon since Saturday evening.
View ArticleLetter to the editor: This is one mixed up state
I can't wait to leave this state. I read about the UC system raising tuition on students to cover their shortfall in services to students. I don't agree with it, but understand not having enough money...
View ArticlePierce says bye-bye to Beantown in Clippers' loss
BOSTON — Isaiah Thomas bumped into Paul Pierce tooling around Boston on Saturday night and then stole the spotlight from the former Celtics captain on Sunday.
View ArticleFifth annual Superboil kicks off Super Bowl Sunday
For most Americans, a Super Bowl Sunday meal consists of finger foods like hot dogs and nachos, but Andrew Wilkins, the manager at J&M’s Cafe, took finger food to a whole other level for his...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Our press is free
I have never seen such narrow-minded jealousy being shown by so many. I can understand Sen. John McCain's comments — he failed in his run for President. He felt he was entitled, just as Hillary Clinton...
View ArticleBrady leads biggest comeback, Patriots win 34-28 in OT
HOUSTON — Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports history highlighted by an unbelievable Julian Edelman catch that helped lift New England from a 25-point hole against the Atlanta Falcons...
View ArticleOLIVIA GARCIA: Kern Pioneer Village research center ready for researchers
Kern Pioneer Village is brewing with many activities.
View ArticleSupervisors listen to Sheriff's Office challenges
Undersheriff Brian Wheeler laid out the challenges facing the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Monday.
View ArticleBCA Rockstars cheerleading teams compete in Visalia
11 of The BCA Rockstars cheerleading teams attended the Aloha Central Valley Cheerleading Championships Feb. 4-5 in Visalia.
View ArticleWAC hands down post-brawl suspensions to three CSUB players
The Western Athletic Conference has handed down a two-game suspension to Cal State Bakersfield point guard Alexxus Gilbert and one-game suspensions to backup center-forward Tylinn Carter and backup...
View ArticleAnd just like that, BCSD has a new board member
In the end, there was only one candidate to fill the vacant fifth position on the Bakersfield City School District board.
View ArticleValpredo to be inducted into CTBA Hall of Fame
Donald Valpredo believes in the importance of service to the thoroughbred industry. It’s why he has spent more than 40 years on the board of every major organization in the state, beginning and...
View ArticleLakers rout Knicks to end 12-game road skid
NEW YORK — Lou Williams scored 22 points, Nick Young had 17 and the Los Angeles Lakers handed the New York Knicks an embarrassing 121-107 defeat Monday night to stop a 12-game losing streak on the road.
View ArticleDeRozan, Raptors overcome Blake Griffin’s triple-double
TORONTO — After missing seven of his team’s last eight games with a sprained ankle, DeMar DeRozan returned to the starting lineup with a bang Monday night.
View ArticleCommunity Voices: Don't be ignorant about Christian compassion
I am not surprised by Sheldon W. Helms’ reaction (Community Voices: Biological or social? Scientific evidence is clear, Jan. 23) to my letter published on Jan. 11. In fact my original letter to TBC...
View ArticleCommunity Voices: Entering dangerous territory
“President Trump’s plan to enlist local police and sheriff’s departments in immigration enforcement … leaves open the possibility that they would be required to inquire about immigration status of the...
View ArticleDEAR KEVIN: Tell Trump we did not elect a dictator
Dear Kevin: Would you please remind President Trump that he was not elected king, emperor or dictator of our country? He is now president. As such, he is as accountable to all laws, etc., as the rest...
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