SACRAMENTO — California officials on Tuesday moved toward awarding a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system in the central San Joaquin Valley for the first segment of its beleaguered high-speed rail project. The action taken by the California High-Speed Rail Authority's board of directors was...
Newsom Doubled Down on Tax Credit for Working Poor
When Berenice Solis of Bakersfield received a direct deposit of $6,775 from the government this past March, her mind raced. She could finally take her three daughters, ages 4, 6 and 9, on a trip to Disneyland. Then she thought about her goal of buying a house. Or upgrading her...
Bakersfield Woman Dies at Costco in Pit Bull Attack
BAKERSFIELD — Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was attacked by three dogs, including two pit bulls. The Bakersfield Police Department says police were called to a Costco parking lot around 6 a.m. Sunday and found a bleeding, injured woman. The woman died at the scene. Police...
ValleyPBS Looking for Talented Kids with Country Style
Ken Burns, king of PBS documentaries, is putting on a live show and taking it on the road. He needs help from young people who have talent with a country twang. Public television station KVPT — ValleyPBS — has extended the deadline for a talent search that will put dancers, singers, musicians...
RIP, Bill Manders. He Took on Everyone From Liberals to Nunes.
Bill Manders held to his conservative ideals on the airwaves while holding our public officials accountable. Off the air, he valued his family most. The talk radio host, whose resume reads like an American atlas, passed away Monday (May 27). He was 68. Born in Detroit and raised in southern...
Amtrak’s San Joaquin Service Through Valley Expanding
Amtrak is beefing up its train schedule through the San Joaquin Valley, adding weekend runs of its San Joaquins service between Bakersfield and Sacramento. The new schedule, which takes effect May 20, will feature departures every two hours from Bakersfield, Oakland and Sacramento, with stops in Fresno. This schedule is...
Bakersfield Monsignor Accused of Sexual Misconduct With a Minor
A popular Catholic monsignor in Bakersfield is on paid administrative leave following an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor in Firebaugh. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced the suspension of Msgr. Craig Harrison in a news release Thursday. Alleged Abuse Occurred in 2003 The diocese said it received...
Southbound Lanes on Grapevine Are Open Again
UPDATE, 6:53 P.M. Caltrans says the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 through the Grapevine are open again after they were closed earlier Monday because of high winds and snow. GRAPEVINE: Southbound I-5 is now OPEN! CHP is providing pacing, please exercise caution as you make your way onto and over...
Suspect in Slaying of Police Officer Ronil Singh Reportedly Captured
The suspect wanted in the shooting death of Newman police officer Ronil Singh was captured in Bakersfield early Friday morning, according to a Twitter post from a Turlock congressional candidate and veterinarian. “Great News..... The fugitive wanted in connection with murder of Newman, CA Police Officer Ronil Singh has been...
Thieves Break into Bakersfield Office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy
BAKERSFIELD — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says thieves broke into his office in Bakersfield and that he's hoping for help from the public to identify them. Photos posted on the Republican representative's Instagram account Monday evening show photos of the men and a large rock on the office floor: View...