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Bakersfield, CA

The explosion of catalytic converter thefts in Bakersfield over the last two years led to an outpouring of frustration. But recent data, in combination with anecdotal accounts, presents a more nuanced picture of the crime’s continuing effects on the local community. The Bakersfield Police Department reported receiving 38 reports...

BPD reports plummeting catalytic converter thefts, but anecdotal reports suggest the problem remains

The California Department of Justice announced an investigation Thursday into a shooting earlier this month in which a Bakersfield Police Department killed a man on White Lane. Body-worn camera footage released Thursday shows two officers receiving a report March 18 of a man armed with a knife ”behaving erratically" in...

State DOJ investigating BPD shooting that killed man on White Lane

California City, CA

With sharp questions about information missing from a key police report, a defense attorney sowed doubt Thursday about a California City police officer’s investigation of the December 2020 disappearance of two toddlers. Attorney Alekxia Torres Stallings, representing the toddlers’ adoptive mother, Jacqueline West, worked to poke holes in California...

Defense attorney attacks officer’s police report about missing Cal City boys investigation

A woman reported missing Monday by the Bakersfield Police Department has been found, according to a news release issued Friday. Kimberly Smartt had last been seen March 22 in the 600 block of Townsley Avenue.

Woman previously reported missing has been found

Delano, CA

DELANO — Alfred Yanez as Exalted Ruler and other officers of Delano Elks Lodge No. 1761 were sworn in at installation ceremonies and dinner March 17 at the lodge. Other new leaders are Steve Marmolejo, leading knight; Terry Kanter, loyal knight; Matt Ince, lecturing knight; Ernesto Marcial, esquire; Suzanne Mendoza, chaplain; Brian Franks, inner guard; Benny Camit, tyler; Brenda Perry-Reed, secretary; Louis Pandol, treasurer; Lori Howard, 5th year trustee; Monte Harrelson, 4th year trustee; Aaron Medina, 3rd year trustee; John Henry Medina, 2nd year trustee; and Jonathan Musto, 1st year trustee.

DELANO RAMBLINGS: Elks Lodge No. 1761 swears in new leaders

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KC Animal Services: 3 dead dogs, 18 dogs, 2 cats seized from feces and trash-filled Taft home

A gruesome sight greeted a Kern County animal control worker as she seized 18 dogs...

KC Animal Services: 3 dead dogs, 18 dogs, 2 cats seized from feces and trash-filled Taft home

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