Persistence music to ears of Bakersfield teen tapped for role with National...
As proof of the role persistence plays in success, please consider the story of 18-year-old Nicholas Hernandez, who right now is having the experience of a lifetime because he didn't take no for answer.
View ArticlePolice: Drunken driver struck and killed pedestrian Thursday evening
An alleged drunken driver struck and killed a pedestrian late Thursday east of downtown Bakersfield.
View ArticleYoung man swimming in Kern River without life jacket rescued
A 23-year-old man without a life jacket was rescued from the Kern River at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
View ArticleBPD's "Why I Wear the Badge" videos racking up thousands of views
Since they began showing up in mid-May, the Bakersfield Police Department's videos featuring officers talking about why they chose a career in law enforcement are each averaging thousands of views on...
View ArticleMan wanted for questioning in suspicious circumstances case
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying and finding a man who was in a woman's home in the 2800 block of Brookside Drive Sunday, BPD said in a press release.
View ArticleA new verse for Vacation Bible School: Mega Sports Camp
Instead of sitting in classrooms to study the Bible, these children are playing and praying.
View ArticleKershaw sets Dodgers' record for wins before All-Star break
LOS ANGELES — With Sandy Koufax watching on a 94-degree day, Clayton Kershaw was a model of efficiency in tossing a six-hitter.
View ArticleRamirez, Pujols help Angels avoid sweep
ARLINGTON, Texas — J.C. Ramirez outpitched All-Star Yu Darvish and Albert Pujols hit his 604th career home run as four Los Angeles Angels pitchers combined to beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Sunday.
View ArticleSawyer wins late IMCA Modified race at Speedway
Robby Sawyer was a late arrival Saturday night at Bakersfield Speedway but he was in a big hurry at the end of the night.
View ArticleExotic pets and the fascinating people who love them
You just never know who you'll run into when you go to something like the Exotic Bird & Animal Expo, which held its second event in Bakersfield Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds.
View ArticleExotic pet expo
The 2nd annual Exotic Bird & Animal expo came to the Kern County Fairgrounds on Sunday, enticing hundreds of people to come check out the birds, snakes and more.
View ArticleHead-on collision leaves man critically injured
The driver of a pickup truck was critically injured after a head-on collision on Taft Highway Sunday morning, the Bakersfield Police reported.
View ArticleJOSE GASPAR: Bahia Travel agency takes the unwary on an unfortunate ride
Rosa Jimenez was proud of her son. Martin Jimenez had just completed boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago and was about to graduate. The 54-year-old mom made arrangements to take a few...
View ArticleSinkhole on Truxtun Avenue at Westside Parkway entrance may take a week or...
The Kern River may be the culprit behind a sinkhole that damaged several cars Sunday and will snarl traffic on Truxtun Avenue at the Westside Parkway onramp for at least the next week.
View ArticleDodgers win 9th straight, sweep Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers had all three Miami Marlins outfielders leaping for the ball at the wall, and only Justin Turner managed to clear it.
View ArticleLakers reach Summer League title game
LAS VEGAS — Lonzo Ball's bid for a third straight triple-double was short-circuited by a calf injury. The lead he helped the Los Angeles Lakers build while he was in the game proved to be just enough...
View ArticleCron's pinch-hit blast helps Angels avoid sweep
ANAHEIM — C.J. Cron isn't necessarily happy about his reduced role with the Los Angeles Angels this season. But when playing time does come, he's determined to make the most of it.
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