Delano

Communities Sheriff's unit announces arrests for stolen farm equipment

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT

The Rural Crime Investigation Unit of the Kern County Sheriff's Office announced a pair of recent arrests.

Communities Delano police arrest roundup: juveniles accused of theft

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: Jun 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM PDT

Police released information Monday evening on several recent arrests.

Communities Delano senior center destroyed by fire (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 30, 2013 at 9:31 AM PDT Last Updated: May 30, 2013 at 5:32 PM PDT

A senior recreation facility was destroyed Thursday by fire. About 80 percent of the roof collapsed as fire consumed the 9,000-square-foot structure, according to Kern County firefighters.

Communities List: Most Kern County graduations this week, next week

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT Last Updated: May 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT

While Bakersfield College, Bakersfield Christian High School and Garces Memorial High School have already held commencement ceremonies, most local graduations are scheduled for this week and next week.

Communities Delano man wanted in Alabama murder case arrested in Arizona

By Associated Press Published: May 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT

Federal authorities say a California man wanted in an Alabama murder case has been arrested near the southern Arizona border.

Communities McFarland murder: 'I don't want them to forget their mom' (Video)

By Mike Dinow and BakersfieldNow.com Staff Published: May 19, 2013 at 4:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 1:33 PM PDT

The brutal murder of a McFarland woman Penelope Sanchez left three young children without a mother. Sanchez's sister Georgina Rocha is among the family members that are now trying to deal with the tragic loss.

Communities Cellmate is suspect in state inmate death at Delano prison

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 3:32 PM PDT

The death of an inmate in Kern Valley State Prison has been ruled a homicide. An inmate, whose name was withheld, was found dead inside his cell Thursday morning, according to prison officials.

Communities Are Kern County schools too quick to pull suspensions trigger? (Video)

By Anthony Bailey, Eyewitness News Published: May 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 4:38 PM PDT

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — “Cynthia” is a parent of a fifth-grade girl who attends school in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.

Communities List: Bakersfield College begins busy graduation season

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM PDT

Graduation season kicks off Friday with the 99th Bakersfield College Commencement. See the list of high school and college graduations here.

Communities Man wanted for questioning of woman's death in McFarland (Video)

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:42 AM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT

A man is wanted for questioning and believed to be fleeing to Mexico after a woman was found injured and unresponsive late Thursday on Isabel Court in McFarland.

Communities Teachers of the Year will represent Kern County at state competition

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 9:35 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 12:16 PM PDT

Dozens of teachers were honored Tuesday at a reception for the annual Kern County Teacher of the Year awards.Dozens of teachers were honored Tuesday at a reception for the annual Kern County Teacher of the Year awards.

Communities Philippine Weekend Invitational Basketball Tournament coming to Delano

By BakersfieldNow.com staff Published: May 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 5:22 PM PDT

The annual Philippine Weekend Invitational Basketball Tournament is July 26-28 in Delano.