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Tulare County suspect dies while in custody, deputies say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – An investigation is underway after a suspect who was arrested Sunday died while in custody, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies say they were called to a home invasion in Strathmore where they learned people inside the home were able to restrain the suspect until their arrival. Investigators say […]
2024 Tulare County Football: 50 things you need to know before the season starts
High school football in the Central Section is almost here. The five-day acclimation period for football begins on July 29, with official practices starting on Aug. 5. The 2024 season kicks off on Aug. 23 in Tulare County. Week 1 will be highlighted by a marquee matchup between St. Joseph-Santa Maria and Tulare Union at Bob Mathias Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Eagle Mountain Casino’s Viral Video Garners Over 4M Social Media Impressions
PORTERVILLE, CA – A recent Eagle Mountain Casino viral video has garnered over four million social media posts and impressions. The video, which showcases the casino’s 180k slot tournament, has captured the attention of casino enthusiasts and social media users. Featuring footage from Eagle Mountain Casino’s slot tournament,...
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Family-owned golf course in Fresno grateful to community
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Golfers in Fresno celebrated 40 years of a local family-owned golf course on Saturday. Hank Bocchini Jr. the owner of Hanks Swank Par 3 Golf Course, says his passion for golf started in 1965, working for his father at their Shields and Maple course while he was in high school. “I […]
Family give out free life jackets to prevent drownings in memory of nephew
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — While the weather continues to stay in the triple digits, that means people are looking for ways to cool off in lakes and rivers. One family in Fresno hopes to prevent drownings from happening by handing out free life jackets. Every summer, this family...
2 killed in head-on crash west of Lamont
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men died early Saturday in a head-on crash between an SUV and pickup west of Lamont and authorities are investigating whether alcohol or drugs were a factor. California Highway Patrol officers say a Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Silverado collided around 2 a.m. in the area of Buena Vista Boulevard and […]
A toddler died of a fentanyl overdose. DCFS trusted his mom's friend to keep him safe
Justin Bulley's death highlights dangerous shortcomings in how DCFS decides who should watch a child spending time with a troubled parent, and where those visits should take place.
Shafter Children's Summer Theater presents Cinderella
It's summertime again, and that means the Shafter Children's Summer Theater program is putting on another production at the Shafter Ford Theater. For this year's musical, love is certainly in the air, as they have been working on Roger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella." The "Cinderella" cast is sure to both tug...
Renovated skate park opens in Shafter
The city celebrated its new skate park with an opening on Friday evening, welcoming a large group of skaters who couldn't wait to try out the new complex. There had been a skate park at the location, on East Euclid Avenue, that was created in 2015. The facility closed in 2020 when the equipment was vandalized.
All Four Baby Brothers Reported Missing Have Been Found by Deputies
Four baby brothers, aged 2 to 5, were found safe nearly three weeks after disappearing in Palmdale, authorities reported Saturday. The children were located at a family member’s home in California City and have been placed under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Palmdale station.
BPD searches for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in east Bakersfield. Alexa G. Lopez was last seen in the 1100 block of Oregon Street on July 20, 2024, at around 6:00 p.m. Lopez is...
Local home market seen as unstable in June
Bakersfield home sales took unexpected and, in some cases, confusing turns in June, leading one longtime observer to call the market unstable. The laws of supply and demand seemed to go unenforced as demand for existing single-family homes rose and supply sank but median sale prices fell 4.2% to settle at $374,500, according to a report by local appraiser Gary Crabtree.
Taft Police activity for July 20-21
8:12 Welfare Check - Misc. Occurred at Starbucks Drivethru on Kern St. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. Occurred at Fourth St/North St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at Kern St, Taft, CA. (Hundred block.). Disposition: Completed. 9:09 Assist other Departments. Officer initiated activity at Eastern Ave. Disposition: Outside Assist. 12:26 Burglary...
Houchin Community Blood Bank’s annual Summer Social
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank made a splash during their 2nd annual Summer Social and fundraiser on Saturday. On July 20, people were dunked at the Bolthouse Donor Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event benefits the Houchin Heartbeats High School Scholarship Program and offered up food, a celebrity dunk […]
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