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Top Bakersfield news: More ‘street ambassadors’ to clean up downtown; BPD may get bodycams; more

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Published on September 10, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: More ‘street ambassadors’ to clean up downtown; BPD may get bodycams; morePhoto: Sam Valdez/Unsplash

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Police release description of vehicle in fatal hit-and-run crash

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police on Monday released a description of a car that hit a bicyclist in east Bakersfield and sped off. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

UPDATE: Structure fire in East Bakersfield closes intersection

The intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Water Street is closed due to a structure fire in East Bakersfield. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

City to vote on adding hundreds of body-worn cameras to Bakersfield police

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If approved by the City Council, the Bakersfield Police Department will begin adding body-worn cameras to more than 200 of its officers. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Rebranding campaign focuses on opportunities in Bakersfield, Kern

A regional rebranding effort unveiled Monday highlights the wide-open business and personal opportunities that research shows to be Bakersfield's and Kern County's most attractive assets.

Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.

Mayor announces more ‘street ambassadors’ to clean up downtown

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Mayor Karen Goh announced the city will soon be getting more “street ambassadors” to clean up and pressure wash designated areas of downtown Bakersfield. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.


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