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Taft Grand Prix Is This Weekend

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 02:05
The Taft Grand Prix is one of the biggest events in Taft each year, and it brings in a lot of money to local businesses.

Restaurant Business Booming Despite Recession

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 01:52
Despite the recession and a traditionally high failure rate, the restaurant business is booming.

Woman Says PG&E Never Notified Her Of Gas Leak

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 01:18
An Oildale woman contacted 23ABC after she said PG&E crews drilled holes in her driveway without telling her there was a problem or even any work was being done on her property.

Garces boys edge North on layup at the buzzer

Sat, 02/04/2012 - 00:38
East boys come back to defeat South; Three Liberty athletes sign letters-of-intent; Garces head football coach John Roberts retires; Jam loses to Erie;

Man Gets 90 Days For Hate Crime

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 23:50
A man plead no contest Friday to charges of inflicting corporal punishment on a child, violating civil rights by force or threat of force and resisting officers.

Local FFA Teachers Promote License Plate For Funding

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 21:02
As lawmakers struggle to balance the state budget, local FFA teachers are promoting a new license plate program that will directly fund their classrooms.

Accused Swastika Tagger No More

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 19:15
Residents of an Oildale neighborhood can breathe a sigh of relief after a man who spent an entire day terrorizing the area was taken away by sheriff's deputies.

Government Cuts Back On Federal Student Financial Aid

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 18:53
Starting next fall, the government is cracking down on the amount of federal student aid that is distributed, specifically the Pell Grant. In recent years the number of students receiving it has jumped 50 percent.

Police Searching For Suspect In Stabbing

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 16:49
A stabbing suspect is on the run and police need your help in finding him.

Abandoned Raceway To Be Opened

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 15:27
Two longtime racing fans couldn't stand to see the unfinished race track just sitting there, so they got a group of investors together and bought it.

Extreme Couponing Tips

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 01:37
These days, saving money is job one for most families and one local woman is saving thousands of dollars just by clipping coupons.

Woman Tricks Attacker To Take Her Home to Awaiting Police

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:55
A woman who was almost raped was able to convince her attacker to take her home to awaiting police, officers said.

Man Stabbed In Neck By Juvenile

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:29
Kern County Sheriff's Deputies say a man was stabbed at a Lost Hills auto repair shop Wednesday night.

Catholic Church Outraged Over Birth Control Requirement

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:19
A new health insurance policy has outraged Catholics across the country and in Bakersfield.

Celebrate Super Bowl With Safe, Sober Driving

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:23
The big game can mean big fun for football fans everywhere; however, rather than waiting until the fourth quarter to designate a driver, have a plan in place before the festivities begin.

Man Accused Of Stealing Car

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 18:04
The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a man wanted in an auto theft case.

Community Center To Give Foster Youth Job Experience

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:29
An organization dedicated to helping former foster youth gain life skills for success is in the process of opening its new Oildale location.

Court Records Released In 3-Year-Old's Death

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:22
New information is being made public on the events leading up to the death of a 3-year-old Taft girl.

Worst Romantic Comedies Ever Made

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:48
Romantic comedies can be a tough genre to pull off. Without the right balance of originality, chemistry and writing, you can end up with a major stinker. Witness these five movies.

Enter The World Of Pixar Animation

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 15:40
Learn more about Pixar with these 26 tidbits -- A to Z.