http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations RSS Feed for KBAK - News - Investigations en-us Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:36 GMT http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/70421932.html In October, Eyewitness News told the story of a woman who was trying to save her home from foreclosure. Unfortunately, the situation has only gotten worse for her, but there is hope for other people facing a similar situation. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/70337982.html A Bakersfield mother is furious that her son's sixth-grade teacher showed an "R" rated movie class. The movie was "Kung Fu Hustle," and Standard Middle School Principal Tonny Gisbertz said it was clearly not appropriate. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/70243587.html It's a perk of more than a quarter-million dollars a year, paid for by Kern County tax payers. Top county staff, elected officials and county supervisors can get a car allowance of $608 a month. They can also ask for mileage reimbursement on top of that. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69927392.html It's sticker shock for plenty of credit card consumers when they get notices about interest rates going sky high. Bakersfield shoppers are looking for new strategies, but experts say credit as we knew it is over. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69714692.html Road construction on Stockdale Highway is causing a major headache for drivers. A portion of the road between Highway 99 and California Avenue has been reduced to just one lane each way so crews can repave the mile-long area. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69446307.html For several months, Eyewitness News has been documenting the struggles of teenagers battling something that many people are afraid to talk about, yet it affects families in devastating ways: mental illness. The aim of this special series is to give a voice to those "dying for help." http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69435642.html Some residents and shoppers are complaining that there have been too many crashes near the newly opened Wal-Mart Supercenter off Panama Lane. Police report four rear-end crashes in just one week since the big store opened. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69353417.html For several months, Eyewitness News has been documenting the struggles of teenagers battling something that many people are afraid to talk about, yet it affects families in devastating ways: mental illness. The aim of this special series is to give a voice to those "dying for help." http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69336297.html Bakersfield College has suspended giving out specialty certificates. The college says the education is still valid, but students who have earned the paper want proof of their education. One of those students is Ronda Herndon. http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/investigations/69246442.html Some customers are frustrated with delays in getting what they paid for from the Bakersfield Ashley Furniture store, and they've been trying to get answers. After being contacted by Eyewitness News, Ashley managers promised to quickly help irate customers.