Romanian welfare fraudster released from Kern Co. on bail from Gypsy church rearrested, charged...
A set of Kern County criminal cases against a Romanian welfare fraud scheme has taken a, perhaps unsurprising, turn: a prime suspect and two other individuals were arrested on fresh fraud charges as part of furthering their scheme. Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Norbert Karaba, a man Kern County authorities...
Valley Fever Walk aims to raise awareness about valley fever in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Valley Fever Walk kicked off on Saturday to raise awareness about valley fever, a fungal disease that killed 49 people in Kern County last year. The event started at 9 a.m. on April 12 at Beach Park. Community members participated to raise awareness about the disease that anyone could...
Fox Theater unveils Walk of Fame star in honor of ‘Mr. Bakersfield’ John Enriquez
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Fox Theater unveiled a star on its Walk of Fame to honor the late John Enriquez, who many referred to as “Mr. Bakersfield.” Enriquez, a community volunteer who contributed his efforts to several causes such as Keep Bakersfield Beautiful and the Fox Theater Foundation, died in November...
US Marshals offer $35K reward for escaped inmate Cesar Hernandez
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals are now offering a $35,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Cesar Hernandez. Four months after inmate Cesar Hernandez escaped custody, he was found in Mexico. The State Force for Citizen’s Security, known as FESC, is the agency involved in a shootout with...
Kern County In Depth: Fighting human trafficking in Bakersfield
Human trafficking in Bakersfield and what is being done to prevent it.
California Bill Proposes Letting Students Sleep in Cars On Campus
A new California bill proposes allowing college students to sleep in their cars on campus as a temporary solution to the state's housing crisis. The bill faces opposition due to funding and logistical challenges but aims to provide immediate relief for homeless students.
California lawmakers quietly sideline bills in secretive suspense process
More than 100 California bills moved to the “suspense file” last week, the start of a process where consequential decisions are made out of public view.
Blue state ‘prioritizing the criminals’ with $239M taxpayer-funded prison project, prosecutor says
A prosecutor in California slammed a plan to build a rehabilitation center to replace San Quentin State Prison, saying the state is "Prioritizing the criminals."
California weather: Unsettled spring pattern to bring rain showers, thunderstorms, Sierra snow
Monday will be the Bay Area’s warmest day this week before the marine layer strengthens. A few showers are possible midweek as a system meanders near the Southern California coastline.
These California DMV offices are open early for those needing a REAL ID before...
LOS ANGELES - Still need to get your REAL ID?. With the May 7 deadline less than a month away, the California DMV announced it is extending office hours for REAL ID appointments from April 14 to June 27. What we know:. Select offices will open an hour early, from...
