BAKERSFIELD — A gunman went on a rampage in Kern County, California, killing his wife and four other people before shooting himself to death, authorities said. Officials provided no immediate details Thursday morning on what prompted the shootings Wednesday evening at a home and a trucking company in Bakersfield, about...
Valadao Challenges Cox to Congressional TV Debates
In political circles, the underdog usually issues the challenge to debate. But in California's 21st congressional district the incumbent is calling out his rival. Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford) challenged Democrat TJ Cox to two televised debates Monday. "I am very excited to discuss the issues that matter most to our community,...
Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Social Media Must Stop Targeting Conservatives
Millions of Americans use social media to get their news, and that number is growing rapidly by the year. But when they log on, they don’t always get the full story. Powerful social media companies are filtering the information that users receive on their platforms. As a result, the picture...
Harvey Hall, ex-mayor known as 'Mr. Bakersfield,' dies at 77
BAKERSFIELD — Harvey Hall, who served four terms as mayor of Bakersfield, and founded a namesake ambulance company that serves the majority of the surrounding county, has died. He was 77. Hall Ambulance Service said its founder died Saturday after being treated for what the firm called a "rapidly progressing...
Spark Valentine's Romance With Balloons. Not Power Outages.
A list of favorite Valentine Day's gift is likely to include flowers, chocolates, jewelry, lingerie and metallic balloons. From that the list, only the balloons can cause widespread power outages. In fact, according to the Pacific Gas & Electric Co., metallic balloons caused 456 power outages across PG&E’s service area...
Spark Valentine's Romance With Balloons. Not Power Outages.
A list of favorite Valentine Day's gift is likely to include flowers, chocolates, jewelry, lingerie and metallic balloons. From that the list, only the balloons can cause widespread power outages. In fact, according to the Pacific Gas & Electric Co., metallic balloons caused 456 power outages across PG&E’s service area...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...