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Sagan brings 16 second lead in Tour of California to Bakersfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:45 -0700

Slovakia's Peter Sagan of Slovakia raced to his event-opening fourth straight stage victory in the Tour of California on Wednesday to increase his overall lead to 16 seconds.

Raid leads to child sex abuse charges

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:09 -0700

Tuesday morning Homeland Security officials carried out a raid on a home on Moxee ct in northwest Bakersfield. Agents hit the home around 7am as part of a child pornography investigation.

Tour of California hits town Thursday

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:15 -0700

The riders of the Tour of California race against the clock Thursday in Bakersfield, host to the fifth stage of North America's most prominent professional bike race.

Solar eclipse Sunday visible from Bakersfield

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:09:30 -0700

Something strange is about to happen to the shadows beneath your feet.

Even with tax, California faces chronic deficits

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 -0700

California is expected to face shortfalls for the foreseeable future and in some cases the financial pain on Californians will persist.

Photos: Players catch infield snake

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:37:23 -0700

YMCA struggling to stay alive by June 1

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:28:59 -0700

Deep in debt and without enough revenue to keep operating, YMCA of Kern County will be closing its doors unless it comes up with $200,000 by June 1.

Sex trafficking: Group aims to help women in Kern County

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:46:13 -0700

A faith based group hits the streets reaching out to women who work in the sex trade.

FDA panel backs first rapid, take home HIV test

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:25:49 -0700

American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.

Sagan increases lead in Tour of California

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:13:22 -0700

Sprinter Peter Sagan of Slovakia surged to the front in the final 100 yards to win his third straight stage and extend his race lead Tuesday in the third stage of the Tour of California.

Dream prom dress turns into nightmare for Washington teen

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:26:27 -0700

Ooh, aah: Take in national park views - by computer

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:23:05 -0700

One webcam at Sequoia Kings Canyon national park provides a view of a single oak tree so students can monitor its life cycle. A webcam is pointed at one of Yosemite National Park's main attractions, the soaring 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls.

LA residents swap rocket launcher, guns for groceries

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:05:59 -0700

Los Angeles residents turned 1,673 firearms over to police during the weekend in exchange for supermarket gift cards, including 53 assault weapons and one anti-tank rocket launcher.

Historic battleship to become SoCal naval museum

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:50:29 -0700

The 887-foot long ship that once carried President Franklin Roosevelt to a World War II summit to meet with Churchill, Stalin and Chiang Kai Shek is coming to life once again as it is being prepared for what is most likely its final voyage.

Sagan wins 2nd stage of Tour of California

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:14:25 -0700

Peter Sagan of Slovakia won his second straight stage with a powerful and unchallenged sprint and retained the overall lead Monday in stage 2 of the Amgen Tour of California.The race arrives in Bakersfield on Thursday for the individual time trial.

Photos: Marilyn Monroe, larger than life

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:27:02 -0700

Bakersfield mother dies in cycle race accident

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:12:31 -0700

A Bakersfield mother died Sunday during a bicycle race in Mariposa County, and fellow cyclists are remembering her as an enthusiastic athlete and loving mother. Suzanne Rivera was part of a team from Bakersfield, competing in a women's race near Yosemite.

Photos: On the road with the Tour of California

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:19:32 -0700

Kern County firefighters take part in disaster training

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:25:33 -0700

Kern County firefighters participated in a mock train accident to give them a taste of what working on a real disaster is like.

Salmon poisoning a concern for dog owners

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:50:20 -0700

Department of Fish and Game officials are warning dog owners to keep their dogs away from raw freshwater fish while at the lake.

Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Northwest Bakersfield

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:42:15 -0700

A man died Monday after being shot by police officers. The man pulled a gun on the officers earlier in the day when they approached his home to help a woman retrieve her belongings according to investigators.

Family wakes to find Lexus in their swimming pool

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:30:55 -0700

California Highway Patrol officer Steve Licon says the driver - 40-year-old Modesto Cabral - was able to escape from the car through the passenger side window and had only minor injuries.

Governor Brown releases revised proposed budget

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:49:17 -0700

Governor Jerry Brown released a revised state budget Monday that protects funding for public education and public safety. But there are billions of dollars in proposed cuts that local agencies aren't happy about.

Fox adds 3 new shows to fall schedule

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:16 -0700

Amgen Tour of California: Lifestyle Festival preview

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:12 -0700

One of the most anticipated events during Amgen Tour of California Bike Race is the Lifestyle Festival. It's held near the end of the race and it's sure to be a blast for the whole family. Eyewitness News Reporter Amity Addrisi gives us a sneak peak at what you can expect at the free event.