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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed ban on smartphone use in California schools would do more harm than good
A statewide ban on smartphone use in schools would run into the same enforcement problems as local restrictions – while also taking agency away from the school community. At Rocklin High School, uneven enforcement already hinders school administrators’ efforts to keep phones out of the classroom. The phone pocket policy, for example, is applied differently from teacher to teacher, creating friction between staff and frustration among students. Newsom’s proposal does not specify whether students would be allowed to keep their phones with them during the school day. If they are, this will continue to be an issue regardless of whether the rule comes from the principal or from the governor.
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Bakersfield College mourns the loss of legendary coach Carl Bowser, dead at 87
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX)- — Former Bakersfield College head football coach, Carl Bowser, passed away at age 87. A member of the Bob Elias Hall of fame, Bowser’s accolades are endless:. Played for Bakersfield High School (BHS), BC, and Cal Poly. Survived the Cal Poly football team plane crash...
Golden Empire Most Wanted: July 25, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — U.S. Marshals are attempting to locate a parolee associated with the East Side Crips. Martrell Burch, 37, is wanted by U.S. Marshals and is a parolee at large. Burch has a criminal history that includes domestic violence, assault and sex with a minor. He is a member of the East Side […]
Bakersfield SPCA hosts Kids and Critters Day Camp
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield SPCA is bringing young animal lovers and needy animals together for its annual Kids and Critters day camp. The day camp will be held at the SPCA shelter on Gibson Street, through the end of next week. Kids get to learn skills while helping to care for shelter animals, including […]
Pitch perfect: Sam Lynn Ballpark swings into renovation mode
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Sam Lynn Ballpark has been a historical staple in Bakersfield since the 1940s, after decades of games and crowds filling up the seats, it was time for renovations. Last week, the Board of Supervisors approved plans, specs, and notice to contractors, as well as...
Man pleads no contest to manslaughter in 2016 father-son killing, murder charges dropped
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man's murder convictions were overturned for the murder of a father and son at a Lamont gas station in 2016, according to the Kern County Superior Court website. Jim Langston, 48, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and conspiracy on Thursday, July 25. His...
Parole denied for man convicted of kidnapping, robbing Lost Hills mother
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — On July 18, the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) found that Ariel Roberto Chic Pacheco continues to pose a current and unreasonable risk to public safety. Prosecutors said on October 13, 2020, at around 5:20 a.m. a mother got out of her truck to drop...
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