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Guitar tied to Buck Owens recovered at pawn shop after theft investigation
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (604+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " A guitar tied to Bakersfield country music legend Buck Owens has been recovered after it was stolen from a car this week and later turned up at a local pawn shop....
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500, 000 payday waiting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (379+ words) by DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Fudd will pair again with former Huskies teammate Paige Bueckers, who was the Wings' top pick last year. Bueckers " who along with Fudd gave UConn a record seven No. 1 selections " was in attendance at…...
Suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting, following pursuit and crash on Highway 58
1+ week, 4+ day ago (275+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Kern County deputies responded to a reported shooting, went on a pursuit with the alleged suspect, who later crashed on Highway 58. After the crash, a deputy-involved shooting happened, resulting in the suspect's death Friday night. The…...
Albertsons on Brundage Lane shuts down after inspection grade and power outage
2+ week, 6+ day ago (174+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The Albertsons on Brundage Lane is closed, with signs on the window saying it was due to an inspection grade by Kern County Public Health and a power outage. The signs were on display Thursday morning…...
Buddhist monks arrive in DC on final leg of 2, 300-mile walk for peace
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) WASHINGTON (7 News) " After walking more than 2, 300 miles across the country, a group of Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D. C. , on Tuesday, marking the final leg of their Walk for Peace pilgrimage. The monks began their journey in Fort Worth, Texas, and…...
Increased security added at Foothill High School after non-credible weapon threat
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (102+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Additional security and officers were at the Foothill High School on Tuesday after a non-credible threat on social media about possible weapons on campus. Kern High School District said they were made aware of a social…...
Family of Renee Good hires George Floyd's attorneys to investigate ICE shooting
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (24+ words) KBAK Family of Renee Good hires George Floyd's attorneys to investigate ICE shooting...
Man identified in fatal Foods Co. parking lot shooting: Coroner
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) KBAK by Bakersfield Now Staff, Steve Virgen, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The man shot and killed in a Foods Co. parking lot on White Lane on Friday has been identified as Joseph Macias, 22, of Bakersfield. The Kern County…...
Man and woman identified in apparent murder-suicide on Christmas; autopsies pending
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (113+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " The man and woman found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Christmas night have been identified as Pedro Juan Rivera Gonzalez, 49, and Francis B Lainez Romero, 55, both of Bakersfield. The Kern County coroner reported that…...
ICE officers face 8, 000% increase in death threats, DHS shares
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (323+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are facing an unprecedented surge in death threats and violent attacks, new data from the Department of Homeland Security reveals. New statistics released Wednesday from the agency say ICE officers are experiencing an…...