Bakersfield.com Video

Deputy Throne laid to rest (2:02)

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:29:27 PDT

The law enforcement fraternity pays its respect to Kern County Sheriff's Deputy James Throne

One last wish (2:17)

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:54:50 PDT

Hospice helps Gilberto Hinojosa attend his daughter's graduation.

East Hills Mall (1:06)

Sat, 31 May 2008 15:14:49 PDT

An economic snapshot for Kern County.

KEEP on learning (2:28)

Wed, 28 May 2008 21:52:38 PDT

Look in on Camp KEEP's Los Osos facility with sixth graders from Kernville and see one of the jewels in the Kern County educational system.

Eye Street construction (1:02)

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:07:56 PDT

The project to beautify downtown continues on schedule

Station 41 (1:09)

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:14:43 PDT

A day in the life of a Kern County fire station reveals lots to do, even when not fighting fires.

Helitack 408 (2:40)

Wed, 21 May 2008 15:37:46 PDT

Kern County Fire's Keene department gets set for the wildfire season

Sumo at Standard (1:59)

Tue, 20 May 2008 23:56:07 PDT

Elementary students surpassed the 35 million word reading challenge so the faculty suited up for the mat.

'Signing Party' (1:01)

Mon, 19 May 2008 21:07:26 PDT

North High School recognizes outstanding academics.

Artistic whimsy: Project Dada wraps up (2:16)

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:09:10 PDT

Heads, legs and torsos have been mismatched, and the art project is ready for display on May 22

Firefighters ready for hot season (1:16)

Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:56 PDT

With only two inches of rain in the valley this year, the risk of wildfires is up

Murder suspect escape foiled (1:14)

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:45:41 PDT

Bike cops swoop in to arrest fleeing man

Whiling away the day with a guitar (1:07)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:51:56 PDT

Robert Larson writes his own music

Birthday party for CALM (1:02)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:06:41 PDT

Celebrate the 25th year of the Californian Living Museum this weekend

County fair auditions (1:00)

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:06:23 PDT

No shortage of acts. You be the judge.

Isaiah Morfin, Jazzman (2:13)

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:58:25 PDT

This local high school student plays his own tune

Sweet sounds from The Goldenaires (3:06)

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:31:38 PDT

A choir that performs for free, and for the fun of it

Spring Parade of Homes Tour (1:40)

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:21 PDT

Get a taste of the luxury home tour coming this weekend

Local cyclist takes on Breathe Easy Ride (1:45)

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:18:46 PDT

Why this weekend's American Lung ride on the coast means so much to Arin Resnicke

A presidential wedding cake story (2:13)

Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:17 PDT

On the weekend of Jenna Bush's marriage, Sunny Scofield recalls covering the White House wedding in 1971

Four people injured in crash (:50)

Thu, 8 May 2008 21:08:49 PDT

Alcohol believed to be factor in crash between van and big rig

Councilman Weir served with recall papers (1:07)

Wed, 7 May 2008 22:31:37 PDT

Move follows 3rd Ward representative's attempt to oust commissioner

Manslaughter sentencing postponed (2:09)

Wed, 7 May 2008 12:31:43 PDT

Two years ago a car accident left Dorothy Anne Walter dead and Danny Espinoza a quadriplegic

Celtic Woman plays Bakersfield (1:55)

Tue, 6 May 2008 16:43:59 PDT

Harpist Orla Fallon talks about The Cure, one of her early musical influences

School bus mishap (:55)

Tue, 6 May 2008 13:11:49 PDT

Up and over the embankment along Highway 58

Double arraignment Monday (:47)

Mon, 5 May 2008 17:12:16 PDT

Charges for weekend beer fest slugging murder and child abuse

The last cue (2:35)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:14:42 PDT

Homer Joy, who wrote Streets of Bakersfield, talks about the Buck Owens recording studio on North Chester closing its doors for good.

Tutton verdict is in (1:22)

Thu, 1 May 2008 21:40:50 PDT

The jury finds Wasco man guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter.

National Day of Prayer (1:01)

Thu, 1 May 2008 17:54:37 PDT

Annual prayer day includes deaf community

Roof collapse (:45)

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:03:51 PDT

One minor injury when a Rosedale office building roof collapses.

Taft man shot and killed by police (1:19)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:05:16 PDT

Early on Monday morning a man fires at police from his house, and they return fire

Five years after a soldier falls (2:44)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:49:29 PDT

Army 1st Lt. Osbaldo Orozco was a star for Delano High and his family

CSUB Idol (1:26)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:01:24 PDT

Local singers compete for prizes and the title of CSUB Idol.

Weir's council proposal shot down (2:40)

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:01:06 PDT

Johnson remains on Planning Commission ... for now.

A promising life cut short (1:22)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:43:18 PDT

Family and friends remember Wendale Davis on the anniversary of his death.

Commuting the canyon (1:21)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:45:28 PDT

Take a drive up Highway 178 with our staff.

Tuesday court wrap-up (1:38)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:14:42 PDT

Arraignment of the men accused of killing Lora Louise Shine and testimony of Kellie Roland in the motor vehicle death of her son.

The making of a mural (3:55)

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:50:07 PDT

Follow the construction of the art-deco mural on the downtown Gleaners Building

Lopez-Hill House night move (2:09)

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:55:11 PDT

The historic 1909 building finds a new home at the Kern County Museum.

Pig farmer testifies (1:14)

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:13:27 PDT

Louis Montgomery provides his version of the incident.

Shagging at Sam Lynn (2:44)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:54:41 PDT

Linda calls the long balls from inside. Walt hunts them down outside.

New life for Oildale? (2:07)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:13:32 PDT

Supervisor Mike Maggard's office considers a redevelopment agency

Thompson teachers rock (1:31)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:07:08 PDT

Staff inspires students for the upcoming S.T.A.R. test.

Truck plummets into canyon (:50)

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:12:36 PDT

Firefighters rescue man from wreck off of Highway 178.

Annual inspection (1:30)

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:00:57 PDT

The Bakersfield Fire Department goes under the microscope.

Officers cleared in Anderson shooting (1:53)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:17:33 PDT

Police clear officers in the shooting of gang member Leon Anderson Jr.

The tax man cometh (1:22)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:03:18 PDT

Filing is required for a federal stimulus check next month

SWAT called out after shots fired in home (1:01)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:04:21 PDT

Four shots. One arrested. None hurt.

Crisp mansion up for sale (1:14)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:12:58 PDT

Seven Oaks home listed for $500,000 less than Crisp bought it for

One man dead after chase (1:11)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:21:26 PDT

Car chase ends in Delano after deputy shoots suspect in car

To the highest bidder (2:44)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:28:21 PDT

Auctions fetch as little as 15 percent of homes' value

Remembering Joe Shell (2:15)

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:45:49 PDT

Service, integrity and humor.

River raft guides in training (1:57)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:21:12 PDT

Check out rafting guide school on the Kern River

Nature escapes (1:22)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:13:54 PDT

Spring is a great time to visit Kern's nature preserves

Mother testifies in sentencing of infant son's killer (2:00)

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 22:25:44 PDT

Baby's mother reads a letter from her daughter in court.

Group opposes chemical at refinery (1:37)

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 17:29:23 PDT

Residents and firefighters say the chemical HF is too dangerous for Bakersfield.

Sword fighter sentenced (1:11)

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:05:51 PDT

A man who killed a roommate with a samurai sword gets 12 years

Served with an extra helping of cheer (2:04)

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:04:29 PDT

Patty Frenes and Sandi Johnstone make Cheryl's Diner the place to stop for breakfast in Kernville

Homeless Mission cuts beds (1:15)

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:39:05 PDT

Operating in the red, the Bakersfield Rescue Mission reduces its services

Still standing (1:17)

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 18:31:23 PDT

James Bailey suffered three heart attacks en route to the hospital, and lived

A K-9 dog's life (1:01)

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:39:02 PDT

A look at how the Bakersfield Police trains its K-9s

Casino robbery crew faces judge (1:09)

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:15:20 PDT

Five L.A.-based gang members are charged with attempted robbery of the Golden West Casino

City council hijinks? (2:01)

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:46:37 PDT

Ken Weir maneuvers ahead of The Canyons vote

An old soldier's guns are stolen (1:29)

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 17:06:55 PDT

Vet's stolen collection includes the M1 carbine rifle he carried during WWII

MRSA victim recovering (1:01)

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 23:31:09 PDT

Staph infection gave family a scare.

Casino robbers nabbed (1:19)

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:31:43 PDT

Second armed stick-up at Golden West Casino foiled

Training a wild horse (1:44)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:01:35 PDT

Matt Sheridan works with Luna for an upcoming competition

Suspected arsonist strikes Lamont post office (1:20)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:01:47 PDT

Suspect arrested after he hurts himself trying to break into building

City council favors guns 6-1 (2:25)

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:26:51 PDT

Mum is the word in near rubber stamp vote for gun resolution

Five homes, five shifts in price (1:55)

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:33:44 PDT

Bakersfield�s median home price has declined 14.7 percent in the past year

Eating healthier at the corner store (2:24)

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:28:06 PDT

A local dietitian tours a 7-11's aisles

Music video in east Bakersfield (1:07)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:08:37 PDT

Shooting the "Late Great Golden State" at Baker and Kentucky

After six years, murder conviction (1:07)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:10:31 PDT

Glenn Johnson was the getaway car driver in a convenience store murder

Open House Art Show (1:27)

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:33:32 PDT

Promoting local art, and hopefully selling a house

A little boy is laid to rest (1:10)

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:58:08 PDT

Friends and neighbors remember Zane Newton as a friendly boy

Teacher finds grand prize egg (1:04)

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:30:55 PDT

John Peabody found the Apple iPod in the Golden Egg in the Californian's Easter Egg hunt.

Governor visits to talk numbers (2:15)

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:17:16 PDT

Gov. Schwarzenegger talked about the budget crunch, and reforming the system that got us here

Nonlethal force options (1:01)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:08:03 PDT

When lethal force isn't necessary, deputies determine which tool can safely get someone into custody

Friends and family remember Zane (1:36)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:01:32 PDT

About 100 people attend vigil for boy buried in sump

Haz mat scare on Brundage (1:01)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:11:08 PDT

A U-Haul loaded with large barrels of liquid prompts investigation

Duplex fire mop-up in Oildale (1:01)

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:28:35 PDT

A "suspicious" bedroom fire prompts two-alarm call

Boy found dead in sump (2:32)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:52:49 PDT

Police find missing boy's body near his home

New studio in town (1:47)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:10:41 PDT

American Sound Recording set to cater to amateurs and pros

Obama's speech about race (1:16)

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:00:12 PDT

Local reaction to the speech and presidential politics

Two deaths. Two prison sentences. (1:46)

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:40:44 PDT

Murder charges result in long prison terms for two men

B-17 bomber in Bakersfield (3:27)

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:56:03 PDT

World War II pilot remembers his 34 missions over Europe

Furniture market meltdown (2:47)

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:30:25 PDT

Furniture follows real estate in downward spiral

Marine buddies reunite after 50 years (2:15)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:29:49 PDT

The Marine veterans remember their days in the service.

Two bodies found in south Bakersfield home (:58)

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:08:18 PDT

Police investigating the case as a possible murder suicide.

Going strong at 90 (3:09)

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:47:48 PDT

John Holochwost lives life at full throttle

College Heights (1:42)

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:55:18 PDT

Music program hits all the right notes but needs your help.

Girl killed in hit and run (graphic video) (:50)

Fri, 4 May 2007 11:32:31 PDT

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO. Surveillance footage of a young girl hit while crossing the road. The police need your help finding the owner of this car.

More trees stolen (:59)

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:24:03 PST

A gated community in southwest Bakersfield had $1,000 worth of trees taken.

March Meet roars into action (2:36)

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:02:26 PST

Tuning, towing and deafening quarter-mile runs

Body might be that of missing girl (2:53)

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 18:27:14 PDT

California City mother can only wait for dental identification.

Kern's euthanization rates on the rise again (1:54)

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:50:10 PST

Animal control officials say one litter does matter

Fallen Marine's family gather to celebrate lost loved one (1:53)

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 23:23:02 PST

The family of Marine Cpl. Adam Zanutto meet at his graveside on the 2-year anniversary of his death.

Fresh and Easy markets on the way (1:12)

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:21:16 PST

Bakersfield slated for three new neighborhood markets

Navy Band plays Bakersfield (1:18)

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 19:15:11 PST

One night only at Harvey Auditorium Monday

Petitioning to move sex offenders (1:36)

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:55:30 PST

Two motels housing sex offenders on South Union draw neighbors' ire

Moberly sentenced to 21 years in prison (1:22)

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 11:57:26 PST

Emotional calls for leniency and angry calls for a maximum sentence in shooting death

Padre details (1:20)

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 16:46:52 PST

New Padre Hotel owner Brett Miller talks about what's to come

The Dada project

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 18:10:03 PST

Build your own art with the Bakersfield Museum of Art project

Pit bull attacks sheriff's deputy (1:22)

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:27:59 PST

The deputy reportedly suffered a serious injury to his arm

Duck hunt (4:21)

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 19:09:18 PST

A day of decoys, duck calls and 'Spoonies' on the Kern refuge

Bakersfield soldier accused of double murder (1:07)

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:04:41 PST

A West High graduate is accused of killing two soldiers and taking their infant

Padre Hotel sold (1:37)

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:58:04 PST

Downtown icon is slated to become a 112-room hotel

Stat (2:25)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:00:56 PST

A night in the life of KMC's Emergency Room.

2008 CIF championships: The highlights (1:41)

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:37:38 PST

Warning: no wrestlers were harmed in the making of this video.

Athlete health (2:47)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:04:22 PST

Is enough being done to screen student athletes?

Local wrestler comes up short (1:11)

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 02:49:19 PST

Bakersfield High's Travis Rasmussen drops a 1-0 decision

2008 Wrestling Finals (6:06)

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 05:48:30 PST

Watch the highlights from the 14 championship matches.

Motorcyclist dies in northeast Bakersfield (:47)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:18:48 PST

Turning car strikes motorist on Bernard Street near Baker Street.

Firefighters rescue contractor in manhole (1:13)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:11:41 PST

Man pulled to safety after falling 12 feet

A special 50th mitzvah (1:38)

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:39:18 PST

Approaching his 50th birthday, Richard Seiden has touched many lives

Suspect crashes into building (:54)

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:46:07 PST

Driver leaves front bumper and license plate.

Accused child kidnapper appears in court (:43)

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:03:08 PST

Robert Perez Rodriguez pleads not guilty to kidnapping charge.

BPD officer loses leg (1:25)

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:55:34 PST

Officer Dennis Eddy's leg was partially amputated after having complications resulting from a gunshot wound.

Bee trouble (2:39)

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:49:07 PST

The bee population decline has experts worried.

Dropout driver debate (1:38)

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:23:04 PST

Students weigh-in on proposal to take away high school dropouts' driver's licenses.

Police are looking for these two men (:30)

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:23:41 PST

They're wanted in connection with a carjacking that occurred Wednesday evening.

Train horns go silent (1:00)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:48:14 PST

A federal ruling silences whistles in Bakersfield

Charo, yes that Charo, drops in for a show (2:08)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:04:12 PST

The flamboyant flamenco star plays Ridgecrest

First female chief deputy (1:11)

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:38:23 PST

RoseMary Wahl works her way to the top of the sheriff's department

Honoring a selfless public servant (1:07)

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:25:38 PST

Brain cancer took the life of Delano officer Jeff Nacua, who served in Kosovo and Iraq

Refinery plans expansion (2:10)

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:40:01 PST

What the Big West expansion means

Let water run through it (1:01)

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:22:52 PST

A Stockdale High student joins the Kern River campaign

A wealth of family history (1:32)

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:40 PST

Research your past at the Bakersfield Stake Family History Center

Valentine's Day for singles (1:31)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:42:32 PST

A Valentine's Day dinner and get together for singles.

Sing me a Valentine (1:06)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:46:30 PST

Follow the Sweet Adelines as they make their rounds on Valentine's Day.

Pit bull puppies pilfered (1:30)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:38:57 PST

Nine-week-old blue pit bulls were a birthday gift

Elephant Seals at San Simeon (1:36)

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:05:46 PST

Mother Nature's big Central Coast show is in full swing.

Dancing with Dad (2:22)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:44:27 PST

First Presbyterian Church hosts its annual Father-daughter dance.

Sago palm trees stolen from home (1:43)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:00:07 PST

Plants were stolen from the front yard of a home in south Bakersfield

Bank held up in broad daylight (1:14)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:59:01 PST

Man in tan hat brandishes gun, makes off with cash

McDonald's takes on the espresso market (2:38)

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:12:05 PST

Coffee competition likely to heat up between Golden Arches and a certain green mermaid

Police talk to officer-involved shooting witnesses (2:11)

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:15:07 PST

Officers receive death threats and residents claim Leon Anderson Jr. was wrongly killed.

After the mountain lion attack (1:41)

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 17:21:50 PST

Three years after the fight of her life, Shannon Parker is doing OK

Skateboard Shindig (1:09)

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 23:01:14 PST

Skateboarders flock to the Garden Community Church on Thursday nights

Teen falls off bluffs (1:05)

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:29:28 PST

Boy may have broken hip, dislocated shoulder

Shafter teacher accused of meth manufacturing arraigned (:49)

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:21:23 PST

Jeff Scheidemantel allegedly tried to buy a key meth ingredient online

Students compete in Kern County Spelling Bee (1:59)

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 23:35:19 PST

Winner goes on to national spelling bee

Plane wreckage found (1:30)

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:44:41 PST

Local man goes down over Bitter Creek refuge in kit plane

Jury returns guilty verdict (1:12)

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:47:15 PST

Man who steered car into crowd is found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2005 killing of Reggie Johnson.

Thorner student interprets play for deaf students (2:03)

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:41:43 PST

Girl, born to deaf parents, has been signing since she was 6 months old

Primary voter reactions (2:41)

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:47:13 PST

The overriding sentiment among voters is "change"

Fast food nation (5:43)

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 18:18:37 PST

We talk to the writer of Fast Food Nation, who will be in Bakersfield this week.

Public weighs in on single-sex P.E., drug-sniffing dogs (2:32)

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:48:54 PST

Kern High School District's board of trustees will vote on March 3

Boy donates hair to Locks of Love (1:22)

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:40:34 PST

Jonathon Castellon grows hair for a year and a half

Nooner sports: ache and intimidate (3:32)

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 17:40:02 PST

Lunch hour is more than just exercise for these working stiffs

Betty stumps for Hillary at CSUB (1:37)

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:57:04 PST

Hollywood stars make a political stop-over in Bakersfield

Green light for Westpark route study (2:58)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:13:59 PST

Residents protest; City Council votes to study controversial Highway 58 extension

Amazing goal (:37)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:20:41 PST

See Condors player Mark Derlago make an incredible goal during a recent game.

Puppy rescued from fire (:56)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:35:59 PST

Pit bull puppy survives house fire.

Garces teacher: No contest on sex charge (1:17)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:17:51 PST

Marshall David Neal will serve one year in county jail, beginning immediately

Historic Oleander tour (1:49)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:32:36 PST

New Area of Historic Interest designation for neighborhoods

Truancy sweep snares 105 (1:18)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:09:23 PST

Delinquent students in Arvin and Lamont are warned and cited

Meet Velorio (2:47)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:55:37 PST

This Bakersfield Latin jazz-rock band is drawing national attention

Grand night for music (2:02)

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:39:38 PST

More than 500 Kern County high school students perform in honor orchestra, band and choir.

Foster death trial moves forward (1:35)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:54:12 PST

4-month-old Eduardo Calzada was in foster care when he died from head injuries

Man arraigned on charges in grandma's death (1:02)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:56:11 PST

Charles Cory Shultz of Delano seemed confused by proceedings Tuesday

Serious drinking lessons at Garces High (1:17)

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:24:32 PST

An up-close look at drunk driving consequences

Stockdale wins Mock Trial competition again (2:33)

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:53:21 PST

Team will head to state championships for 12th year in a row

The Quezada family enters their Habitat home (2:01)

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:00:34 PST

The Quezada family received a Habitat for Humanity home built in five days through the cooperation of a number of construction companies.

Undocumented toddlers (2:20)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:19:02 PST

Hospital slip-up leads to twin hassle

Dwight and Vince take over the Palace (2:49)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:31:43 PST

The actor and country singer promoted their new film on Country Music Television.

BHS brawl shut down by police (1:28)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:48:30 PST

Officer punched, student tasered, five arrested

One killed in fatal hit-and-run accident (1:30)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:47:33 PST

Driver who fled scene on foot may have injury above eye

Snow shuts down Interstate 5 (1:23)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:29:39 PST

More snow expected Friday.

What would you do with your refund check? (:41)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:31:16 PST

The Californian asked Bakersfield residents what they would do with their Federal refund check.

Quilt show this weekend (2:22)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:18:02 PST

Hundreds of quilts will be on display at the Kern County Fairgrounds.

Felony arraignments for street racers (1:23)

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:18:35 PST

Defendants plead not guilty to murder and manslaughter; ask for separate trials

Freeway could run through homes (:58)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:06:21 PST

An old plan to run a freeway through residential and business neighborhoods is back on the table.

Deputies block off streets to find pursuit suspect (1:41)

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:45:50 PST

Search begin after car failed to pull over; two suspects in custody

Dozens celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (1:39)

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:43:59 PST

Speakers preach and patrons listen at the celebration Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Speed-building for a good cause (2:12)

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:33:41 PST

Habitat for Humanity's latest project is a pro job

The Trojan Horse Truth Tour rides into town (1:49)

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:12:08 PST

Officials, locals speak against Proposition 93

Painting for the Lord (2:25)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:21:35 PST

Spontaneous inspirational art springs from local 'God Encounter' revival meetings

One year on from the devastating citrus freeze (1:25)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:07:18 PST

Local grower looks back, but focuses on the future

CSUB mourns fallen swimmer (2:19)

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:30:50 PST

Russian transplant Alexey Belyy led by example

Firefighter for a day (2:19)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:26:57 PST

Staff reporter Jason Kotowski braves the burn room with local firefighters.

Garces teacher arraigned (1:15)

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:50:57 PST

Two felony counts of oral copulation with a minor

Pipe bomb possession nets charges (1:28)

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:02:23 PST

Four arraigned in shooting case that led police to discover pipe bomb.

Shooting caught on video (:43)

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:27:25 PST

Police need help finding suspect in Jan. 2 shooting.

Suspects steal puppy from breeder (1:51)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:45:04 PST

Oildale woman duped when she shows puppies to potential customers.

Two more pipe bombs found (1:04)

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:23:13 PST

Deputies defuse bombs found near the Modern Way Market on South Chester

Paid to scoop poop (2:28)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:23:48 PST

Steady work for this Bakersfield entrepreneur

South High hosts a debate competition (1:14)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:29:05 PST

Kids talk about what it takes to succeed at a debate competition.

Do gun buy backs work? (1:08)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:25:09 PST

Locals talk about whether they think an upcoming gun buy back will help get guns out of criminals' hands.

Lot line dispute simmers (1:44)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:29:47 PST

In Tuscany, homeowners are fighting over property lines

Blood film interview (2:23)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:43:37 PST

Kern County's role in "There Will Be Blood" movie

Taxi-jacking suspects appear in court (1:01)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:27:57 PST

Second suspect pleads not guilty, both face Feb. 1 preliminary hearing

At least 10 injured on Highway 166 (1:11)

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:35:05 PST

Heavy fog contributes to 20-vehicle pileup

Single-sex PE? (2:07)

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:02:25 PST

Boys and girls may soon have option of their own gym classes.

Preliminary details in Stockdale fatal wreck case (1:50)

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:14:04 PST

Two men will likely go to trial

Man facing first-degree murder charges appears in court (:46)

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 21:54:41 PST

Isaac Tafoya Sanchez, 28, pleaded not guilty in connection with the death of 19-year-old Juan Arcos Zavala.

Emotional scars fuel lawsuit from oil field workers (2:12)

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 20:03:39 PST

A massive gas explosion at an Occidental Petroleum Corp. pipeline last year injured three men

Outlaw motorcycle gang members arrested (1:58)

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 17:23:59 PST

The plan for a new gang chapter formed in a Lake Isabella trailer park

Condors mascot takes a dive (1:11)

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 17:03:07 PST

The Condors mascot has a bit of a mishap with ice bowling.

Sgt. Benjamin Brian Portell is laid to rest (1:34)

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 18:56:28 PST

The Bakersfield man was serving his second tour of duty in Iraq

Interchange on schedule (1:15)

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 16:47:01 PST

Construction at Fairfax Road and Highway 178 moves along

One down, two to go (1:25)

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:36:03 PST

A look at Bakersfield's blustery day as the first storm passes through the city.

Chevron celebrates two billionth barrel from Kern River Oil Field (2:03)

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:28:41 PST

Local oil production described glowingly by brass, employees

Guilty plea in underage DUI case (1:16)

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:13:39 PST

Man faces up to four years for wreck that caused injuries

Carjacking and murder arraignments (1:05)

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 17:31:54 PST

Weekend fracases lead to criminal charges for two men

First baby of the new year (:44)

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 17:25:03 PST

Mom and dad are at home in Arvin with their new bundle of joy, born at 12:03 a.m. New Year's Day.

Man arrested on 3rd strike for stealing doughnuts (1:15)

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:03:47 PST

Robert Fassbender could face life in prison for the alleged theft

My New Year's resolution is ... (1:59)

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:07:14 PST

Kern County residents share how they will do things differently in 2008.

Passengers rob and carjack 71-year-old taxi driver (1:37)

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:55:52 PST

Peter Simmons suffered bruises and the three suspects were later arrested.

Christmas tree safety (1:27)

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:49:13 PST

The Bakersfield Fire Department demonstrates why people should properly dispose of their trees.

Man barricades himself inside home (1:00)

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:04:06 PST

Suspect accused of firing a gun later surrenders to deputies

One dead and four injured in head-on crash (1:34)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:24:29 PST

A car crashes into van Wednesday evening near Arvin

Central Park canal conversion should be complete by New Year's Day (:57)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:40:12 PST

Water in Kern Island Canal will begin flowing again Tuesday

Working on Christmas (1:09)

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:32:53 PST

Firefighting one of those careers that you can't close shop even for a day

Passion for piano (2:39)

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:33:53 PST

Shirley Werling has been teaching piano lessons for five decades

Taking stock of retail shopping habits (1:42)

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:39:14 PST

One local's perspective

Victim's mother worried about gravesite thefts (1:32)

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:46:22 PST

Flowers and ornaments are being stolen from Jacqueline Ortiz's gravesite

A house to call his own (1:41)

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:12:24 PST

New partnership presents its first affordable home in east Bakersfield

Hot job prospects (1:38)

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:44:24 PST

Kern's oil industry is cherry-picking CSUB geology students

In memory of G-Mo (2:11)

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:40:52 PST

Guillermo Jose Ochaeta died in a still-unsolved May hit-and-run

Praying for an end to violence in Bakersfield (1:32)

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:09:55 PST

Cain A.M.E. Church fills with calls for prayer

Questions remain about home invasion (2:01)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:44:25 PST

One dead, two injured and repeat robberies make for a complex investigation

What's going to happen to those electronic signs? (1:08)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:16:39 PST

Find out whether the city plans to crack down on the new electronic billboards around town.

Boy who was shot talks about home invasion (1:33)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:26:53 PST

12-year-old Andy Lopez underwent surgery on his arm on Thursday

Man shoots woman then himself (2:15)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:45:20 PST

She lives, he dies, her two young kids witness episode

Motorcyclist speeds over 150 mph (1:13)

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:57:07 PST

Suspect eludes officers and crashes at Ming Avenue exit Friday night

Police shoot and kill home intruder (2:24)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:51:32 PST

Second armed invasion of southwest home leaves grandfather and son injured

Truck center debut (:55)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:04:17 PST

Three-way Automotive Group opened up their new commercial truck center just off Highway 99.

AIDS quilt makes West High kids emotional (1:30)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:02:53 PST

Display puts human face on what students learn in classroom

Valley Plaza may hit the Target (1:12)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:11:34 PST

Shoppers voice their opinion of Target possibly filling the old Robinsons-May department store space at the mall.

Teen dead, neighbors wary after shooting on T Street (1:19)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:18:23 PST

Drive-by leaves 19-year-old in a pool of blood.

Virgen de Guadalupe procession (1:41)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:56:35 PST

Local Catholics walk from the Holy Spirit Mission to Our Lady Guadalupe.

Ducks killed at park (1:18)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:52:20 PST

Dogs apparently killed ducks at Central Park, which is under construction.

Take a tour of the HolidayLights at CALM (1:17)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:30:29 PST

The fifth annual event, which benefits the museum, has more than 2 million lights and about 50 displays

Would-be intruder earns a bullet (1:40)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:08:12 PST

Neighbors blame rural break-ins on steady urban creep

Take the Chez Noel mansion tour (3:30)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:06:54 PST

Did you miss the walk-through of this lavishly decorated home? Now is your chance to see it.

Busy beaver on bike path (:49)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:22:30 PST

Animal cuts down cottonwood tress along the trail through Bakersfield.

'In God We Trust' continued (1:59)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:36:05 PST

Poster debate ends, again. Questions remain.

Victim's family worried about safety (1:44)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:19:41 PST

Anthony Daniel Lopez was killed in the garage of his home June 7 and the killer has not been found.

Second man to face charges for teen's shooting death (1:17)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:16:28 PST

Jerald Larry, arrested in Iowa, faces multiple charges for a possibly gang-related shooting in September

Share the Season: The Reyes family (1:44)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 13:26:01 PST

Recent loss of father leaves widow, three children without much Christmas spirit, funds

North of the River Recreation holds Christmas parade (1:24)

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:00:34 PST

Children, pets, parents, bands and associations converged on North Chester Avenue Saturday

West Nile: A new plan of attack (1:37)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:55:52 PST

Fighting the virus in 2008

Share the Season: The Pomales Family (2:12)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:26:26 PST

Two-year-old Jose-Raphael needs his third heart surgery

Braking for school buses (1:04)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 23:18:07 PST

The Bakersfield Police Department tickets motorists who do not stop.

Suspect pleads not guilty to shooting at cop (:51)

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 16:13:32 PST

Officer was uninjured in shooting.

Bakersfield Christmas Parade comes to town (1:38)

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 23:31:51 PST

Crowds line up on the streets downtown for annual parade

Local soldier wounded in Iraq (2:11)

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 19:58:36 PST

Friends talk about Jamin Moore's extraordinary leadership

Suspected kidnappers plead not guilty (:50)

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 16:54:41 PST

Five men are suspected of kidnapping woman and sexually assaulting her.

Santos, Saints and Santa (2:11)

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:29:36 PST

Tracing the history of holiday characters at the Bakersfield Museum of Art

Police show off seized loot (:39)

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:30:04 PST

Money and drugs found when four men were arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault.

Suspects in murder-for-hire plead not guilty (2:01)

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 19:42:40 PST

Botched hit on the ex-boyfriend nets five men attempted murder and conspiracy charges

Dr. Kenneth Frank faces final sentence (1:15)

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 18:18:23 PST

The man who fled to Israel get 12 years in rape case

Sand dune collapse kills two (1:30)

Mon, 3 Dec 2007 16:55:41 PST

Seven-story dune near Arvin buries three men on Monday