Central Bakersfield

Communities (New) Meth, guns found in parole search; 1 arrested

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 4:17 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 19, 2013 at 4:17 PM PDT

One man was arrested and methamphetamine and guns were seized in a parole search Tuesday night.

Communities Donated stove helps elderly vet pass Section 8 inspection (Video)

By Carol Ferguson, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 13, 2013 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 4:16 PM PDT

Bill Quigley told Eyewitness News on Friday that he passed Section 8 inspection with the help of a new stove, donated by Urner's Appliance Center.

Communities Eyewitness News investigation gets trash removed (Video)

By Jonathan Gonzalez, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:53 PM PDT

The city of Bakersfield's Solid Waste Division cleaned up torn mattresses and couches illegally dumped behind an apartment building on the corner of 8th and K streets after an Eyewitness News investigation found the items had remained there for nearly a month.

Communities Veteran Services Fair on Thursday

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT

Kaplan College is hosting a Veteran Services Fair on Thursday. The event will be on the college campus, 1914 Wible Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Communities Summer Movies in the Park provide free entertainment for Bakersfield families

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 4:27 PM PDT

Summer Movies in the Park return this weekend and continue through Aug. 9.

Communities Volunteers give 100-year-old schoolhouse a facelift (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 5:29 PM PDT

Volunteers are painting a historic school on the grounds of the Kern County Museum.

Communities Try after try fails to help elderly vet with Section 8 problems (Video)

By Carol Ferguson, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM PDT

Volunteers are again trying to solve a local veteran's housing problem so he can stay in his apartment. The Korean War vet relies on Section 8 assistance with this rent, but for the second time the stove in the unit may not pass a required inspection.

Communities Police seek pharmacy robbery suspect (Photo Gallery)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 4:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 4:49 PM PDT

Police want help locating a man suspected of robbing a CVS store on Stockdale Highway.

Communities Photos: $5,000 reward for helping police find this suspect (Photo Gallery)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM PDT

Police said Tuesday that a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information on a bank robbery suspect.

Communities Ceiling falls on diners at restaurant (Video)

By Kyndell Nunley, Eyewitness News Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 10:24 AM PDT

A ceiling panel fell on customers as they ate dinner Saturday night at Tacos La Villa. Eyewitness News looked at the customer's complaint, as well as possible public health issues.

Communities Police: 1 injured in shooting (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Jose Gaspar Published: Jun 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 10:38 PM PDT

A shooting sends one man to the hospital, and leaves witnesses reluctant to come forward with information.

Communities Summer Food Service Program for kids begins Monday

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 7, 2013 at 1:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 7, 2013 at 1:46 PM PDT

Free, nutritious meals will be served this summer to qualifying Kern County children through a federally funded program.