Bakersfield/ Community & Society
Published on September 27, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: 17 arrested in prostitution sting; 2 men sentenced in deadly shooting; morePhoto: iStock

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Bakersfield.

Woman charged with dragging dog on electric scooter next due in court Nov. 4

The next hearing for a woman charged with felony animal cruelty in connection with dragging a dog while she rode an electric scooter has been postponed for more than a month.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

BPD arrests 17 in prostitution sting

The Bakersfield Police Department said officers conducted an operation in the Union Avenue corridor to help battle prostitution and human trafficking.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Health caution issued due to potentially gusty winds the next few days

Those heading to the Kern County Fair the next few days should take precautions against blowing dust and potentially unhealthy air conditions.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Milan President admits he took 401(k) money to keep school afloat

A week ago, Eyewitness News investigated claims from a whistleblower that the school was using employees' retirement funds as a bank to pay for the operational costs of the school.

Read the full story on FOX26.

Two receive 19-year prison terms in deadly shooting

Daniel Marquez, 23, and Ricky Cortez, 22, were sentenced Wednesday in the death of 31-year-old Benjamin Mendoza, court records show.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.


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