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Traffic collision reported at Cholame Y Thursday night
– Last night, a traffic collision was reported on Highway 46 near the Cholame Y. The collision occurred at around 9:36 p.m. The incident was reported as a head-on collision with parties trapped inside the vehicle, including children, according to a Facebook post on the SLO County News group. Information...
Shafter police arrest 25 people for illegal fireworks on Fourth of July
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 25 people were arrested for illegal fireworks activities in Shafter. Shafter police said the arrests were made from the Fourth of July night. Police said in a social media post, “As we move into the weekend, let’s continue celebrating responsibly and keeping our neighborhoods safe.”...
Second Celebrity Suspected In Death Of Matthew Perry
The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has continued. Los Angeles Police Department officials have partnered with national agencies to determine whether or not anyone should be charged in the actor’s death. Now, a second celebrity has been named who might be involved. Continue reading to find out the latest details of the investigation.
Gov. Gavin Newsom leaves California amid brutal heat wave and wildfires
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is visiting other states, campaigning for President Joe Biden. This comes on the heels of the presidential debate, which left Americans wondering about Joe Biden's stamina for another term. Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support. Something Republicans say he's using as a guise to campaign for himself should Biden step aside. "Gov. Newsom has been running a shadow presidential campaign for quite some time," said the chairwoman of the...
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
BPD seeks 2 burglary suspects
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying two suspects related to a vehicle burglary investigation. Police said they were captured on video surveillance on May 20 using the victim’s credit cards in the 6000 block of Colony Street. BPD described one suspect as a Hispanic man, 40 to 50 years old, with black hair, a heavy build and wearing a blue Nike polo shirt, blue shirt and black athletic shoes, and the other suspect as a Hispanic man, 35 to 45 years old, with black hair, a heavy build, and wearing a black T-shirt, khaki shorts and black shoes.
Doctors highlight hidden health risks associated with Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they're not exactly harmless. The Consumer Products Safety Commission says emergency room trips for fireworks injuries rise year after year. But even a professional fireworks show can affect long-term health effects in ways you might find surprising.If you're planning your own backyard pyrotechnics display, keep in mind nearly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries last year alone.Doctors say to wear pants, closed-toed shoes and protect your eyes.Explosive and projectile fireworks are illegal in California, but even ones labeled "safe and sane" such as fountains, sparklers and pinwheels...
Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend
MARIPOSA, Calif. (Reuters) -Dangerously hot conditions will dominate over the rest of the July Fourth holiday weekend in much of the U.S. West Coast, Southeast and Middle Atlantic seaboard, forecasters said on Friday, as California firefighters battled one of the first big wildfires of the season.
Final Farewell? Aging Ex-Costars Dick Van Dyke and Carol Burnett Were 'Misty-Eyed' After Emotional Reunion at Her Hollywood Ceremony
Entertainment legends Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke bid each other an emotional farewell after their recent reunion at Hollywood's Walk of Fame — because the frail nonagenarians knew it might be their final goodbye, sources dished to RadarOnline.com.The longtime pals — and comedic collaborators on The Carol Burnett Show — shared a tender embrace when Dick, 98, came to witness the 91-year-old funnylady leaving her palm prints in cement outside L.A.’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. “Both of them got a little misty when it was time to say goodbye,” a Tinseltown tipster tattled. “It was the first time that...
PHOTO GALLERY: A slice of hometown Americana: 35th annual Westchester 4th of July Parade
Young and old enjoyed the 35th annual Westchester 4th of July Parade on Thursday. People dressed in red, white and blue rode floats, sprayed one another with cool water and saluted veterans during the parade in the area of 22nd and Elm streets. It was a display of old-fashioned fun for America's birthday.
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