More than a week after the hostage standoff at the Chase building in downtown Bakersfield, Kern County Superintendent of Schools John G. Mendiburu publicly recognized the efforts of first responders and provided an update on the support being offered to those affected.
Speaking during Tuesday’s Bakersfield City Council meeting, Mendiburu addressed the hostage situation at the Chase building, which is owned by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and houses several of its departments.
“Just know that the 10 hostages are now free, as you know, and they’re back with their family, and that’s where they need to be for the time being,” Mendiburu said…