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Bushling readies herself for Junior Olympics try
Jayda Bushling showcases her ribbon won at the State Games of America held in San Diego. Photo submitted by Marcie Ellis Bushling. Just like a race car has to get fined tuned before a race, so does Jayda Bushling as she attempts to make the USA’s Junior Olympics squad.
Taft Police activity for July 24-25
Officer initiated activity at Suzanne Ln.). Disposition: Checks Ok. Occurred at Buena Vista Mobile Home Park on N. Tenth St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at Precision Bodyworks, S. Fourth St. Disposition: Completed. 9:54 Animal Control Officer initiated activity at Sixth St/Rails To Trails. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 10:09 Animal Control.
Mom accused of using stun gun on disabled son hires private attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of using a stun gun on her disabled son notified a judge on Thursday she has hired a private attorney. Tisa Armijo said she retained the Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo. Judge Colette M. Humphrey confirmed her new representation, relieved court-appointed counsel and set a preliminary hearing […]
Evacuation order and warnings issued for Borel Fire, closes Highway 178
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (JULY 25): Evacuation WARNINGS has also been issued for zones, KRN-403-B, KERN-736, KRN 737, KRN-738. UPDATE (4:15 P.M.): An evacuation ORDER has been issued for Zone KRN-403-A. This area covers:. Breckenridge. NORTH OF Forest Route 28S07. SOUTH OF Highway 178. EAST OF Breckenridge Road,...
California man arrested for allegedly starting Park Fire by pushing burning car into ravine
Flames from the fire the suspect is accused of starting exploded into what is now the Park Fire, which has burned more than 70 square miles (180 square kilometers) near the city of Chico
State celebrates five years and secure water for hundreds of thousands of Californians thanks to the SAFER drinking water program
State officials, advocates and residents gathered in Porterville on Monday, July 22, to celebrate the five-year mark of a state drinking water program born of the crippling 2012-2016 drought. That’s when the entire community of east Porterville went dry – for months. There was no government program available to help...
Drag racing legend John Force, injured in 300-mph crash, returns home to Southern California
Southern California drag racer John Force moved to outpatient care weeks after a frightening 300-mph crash that left the 16-time NHRA champ hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury, his family said this week. The 75-year-old Force, who was born in Bell Gardens and lives in Yorba Linda, was back home...
Fresno substitute teacher leads summer school on front porch
In a southwest Fresno neighborhood, learning hasn't stopped for the summer.Since Fresno Unified got out, several kids have been hitting the books on the front porch of Rizpah Bellard."We just sit on the porch, get a book and read. If they have questions on certain words, I help them sound it out. I have them read to each other," explained Bellard. "That snowballed into five kids, seven kids, 10 kids and now I have 13 kids."Bellard is a substitute teacher for the district, and she's taught many of the kids in her neighborhood. They're also the ones who pitched the...
Man pleads no contest to manslaughter in Lamont gas station shooting after murder convictions tossed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — From serving life without parole to having an upcoming release date. That’s been the legal trajectory of Jim Langston, whose murder and robbery convictions for a 2016 shooting in Lamont were overturned, an appeals court ruling incriminating statements he made before being read his Miranda rights were improperly admitted at trial. […]
Trial continues Thursday in prison counselor’s slaying
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial resumed Thursday afternoon for Sebastian Parra and Robert Roberts, charged with murder and attempted robbery in the slaying of a prison counselor who was charging an electric vehicle. Prosecutors say Parra handed Roberts a gun, and Roberts shot Benny Alcala Jr., 43, when the counselor ran after they tried to […]
Ridgecrest Police log for July 24
Officer initiated activity at Cerro Coso Community College, S College Heights Bl, Ridgecrest, CA. Disposition:
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