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Dramatic turn in special election as Vidak falls below 50 percent of vote

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:35:29 -0700

The special primary election for the 16th district state senate seat is still alive if new numbers hold up.

District Attorney to review Silva case

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:22:03 -0700

The Kern County District Attorney's Office confirmed Friday that it will be reviewing the death case of David Silva. Silva died while in custody of sheriff's deputies May 8, following a controversial beating while he allegedly resisted arrest.

Congressman McCarthy's office burglarized

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:25:33 -0700

Congressman Kevin McCarthy's office was broken into and burglarized Friday, according to Bakersfield Police. When officers arrived on scene they found the unknown suspects had broken a window to gain access, and removed items of value.

Sheriff: 'No strikes to the head or neck of Mr. Silva'

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:57:18 -0700

Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said Friday the controversial death of a man who died after a confrontation with deputies was an accident.

Three teens arrested in blasts at Bakersfield school

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:44:15 -0700

Police spokeswoman Michaela Beard said the 15 and 16-year-olds were taken into custody on Wednesday on suspicion of possessing a destructive device and other alleged crimes.

Family dog attacks infant's face

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:24:27 -0700

A family dog attacked a baby boy's face Thursday morning, sending the child to Portland for reconstructive surgery.

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:16:42 -0700

The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance.

Funeral planned for slain Calif. girl shot in home

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:03:16 -0700

The Sacramento Bee reports that the Mexican Consulate is helping Elvira Campos' family pay for a private memorial service that will be held on Saturday and to find a new place to live.

Silver City in Idaho clinging to roots, ghost town status

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:52:13 -0700

Today, about 150 years since it was founded, sits Silver City — fatigued and worn, yet boasting of character and history — one of the Gem State's most iconic ghost towns.

SWAT standoff ends in man's arrest

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:51:07 -0700

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A man has been arrested following a SWAT standoff in East Bakersfield.

Don't get scammed when donating to help tornado victims

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:27:04 -0700

You've seen the devastation in Oklahoma and you want to help. Before you respond to any charity pitch - stop, think and check them out.

Can police investigate their own? Some want citizen oversight of police

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:55:07 -0700

Is it time for Bakersfield Police and Kern County Sheriff's Department to have a procedure in place where citizens can review police practices?

Cars, people sent tumbling into Skagit River as I-5 bridge collapses

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:39 -0700

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River collapsed Thursday evening, injuring an unknown number of people.

5.7 Quake shakes N. California, some damage reported

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:38 -0700

A moderate earthquake centered in rural northeastern California and felt in two other states damaged some homes and ruptured a tank that supplies residential drinking water in the densely forested region, officials said Friday.

Questions leveled about group seeking donations

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:38 -0700

One local organization is leveling accusations against a new group that's just started soliciting donations. "Ray's Life Ministries" set up outside several stores this week. The organization "Nu Creations" has put out similar solicitors for several years, and they raised questions to city officials about the new group.

Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:08:46 -0700

A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, authorities said.

Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:26:15 -0700

The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday.

Sheriff: Death of man in police custody ruled accidental by coroner

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:10 -0700

The autopsy results for the man who died while in police custody on May 8 have been released. According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, the cause of death for David Silva was hypertension death disease, and the manner of death was accidental, Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced in a press conference Thursday.

Perez wins district, but Vidak wins State Senate seat

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:53 -0700

Leticia Perez garnered 56.3% of the votes in Kern County for the 16th District Senate seat, but only 41.7% in the district - making Republican Andy Vidak the unofficial winner in the race to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Michael Rubio.

Vote clears way for epic Senate showdown on immigration

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:21 -0700

Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Mug shots: Help authorities find Kern County's Most Wanted

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:04:20 -0700

Here you'll find the area's most wanted alleged felons and prison parolees.

Civil rights questions raised in phone seizure

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:41:29 -0700

The seizure of cell phone video of the incident when a man died in sheriff deputies' custody is raising legal questions. Some attorneys argue a number of civil rights were violated when officers insisted that witnesses turn over the phones.

18-year-old accused of killing roommate, stashing body

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:06 -0700

Police said they got a tip Monday that a missing man was dead, and his body was hidden in a home on the 2300 block of Castro Lane, just south of the Valley Plaza Mall. There, officers found the body of 45-year-old Kelly William Gill.

Teachers to students: 'Get into the hallway! We don't want you to die!'

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:18 -0700

The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. But before all of the youngsters could get there, the tornado alarm sounded.

Market Watch with Rob Finnerty

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:29:34 -0700