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Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness
SONORA, Calif. - One week ago, Michael Moore obtained a wilderness permit intending to head towards Powell Lake in the Emigrant Wilderness. The following day, his dog was found unattended, and two days later, his backpack was found; but he remains unseen. Authorities are searching for the 71-year-old after trekking...
Newsom trolls Trump on San Francisco praise
Former President Donald Trump unwittingly gave Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) some fodder for fire as he slammed Vice President Kamala Harris at the southern border. On Thursday, Trump stood in front of unused border wall material stacked near the U.S.-Mexico border as he attacked Harris for her stance on illegal immigration. Conducting some counterprogramming ahead […]
California lawmakers, victim advocates gather at Capitol to condemn controversial SB 94
Several lawmakers, law enforcement leaders and victim advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento Thursday to condemn the controversial Senate Bill 94.The bill would open the possibility of judicial review to reduce sentences for some felons of serious crimes, including murder, if they have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined lawmakers to stop SB 94 from moving forward."We are here to address nothing short of lunacy," he said. "SB 94 is a perfect example of a misguided agenda that disregards victims and law abiding Californians in favor of criminals...
Brush fire near Gorman halted at 20 acres
Personnel with the Los Angeles County Fire Department battled a brush fire near the Interstate 5 and Vista Del Lago exit that burned a total of 20 acres on Friday afternoon, according to officials with the Fire Department. The blaze, dubbed the Motor Fire, broke out at 10:48 a.m. and...
Coroner confirms inmate died from stab wounds in June
The Kern County coroner’s office confirmed that an inmate who was attacked on June 28 at Kern Valley State Prison died from stab wounds. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Dwight Gibbs, 24, was attacked by Michael Brown, 55, Jerry Dunham, 63, and Rex Dickey, 61, who are all inmates at the prison.
Lamont man arrested after drugs, gun allegedly found during search warrant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Lamont man was arrested after deputies allegedly found suspected controlled substance, a loaded gun, and evidence of drug sales during a search warrant. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at around 3 p.m., deputies from the Lamont Substation response...
Derby Acres losing its only park due to state regulation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A small community in western Kern County is losing its only park. Derby Acres Park will close because the oil company that owns the land is forfeiting its contract with the county. Kern County District 4 supervisor David Couch announced the park is closing, because of a new state law requiring […]
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