Bakersfield/ Community & Society
Published on October 02, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: Details emerge in double homicide; 3 sought in strong-arm robbery; morePhoto: iStock

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

Reports: Man charged in double homicide said he decided to kill ‘everyone’ after gun accidentally fired

A man charged with two counts of murder in the shooting deaths of a woman and her brother told police his gun accidentally fired as he held it to the head of one of the victims.

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Stine Elementary on lockdown due to burglary suspects in the area

The lockdown at Stine Elementary was lifted at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, school officials said.

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BPD searching for three suspects wanted in strong-arm robbery

The robbery occurred on Aug. 28 at around 10:30 a.m. at Gravity Tobacco, 3719 Wilson Road.

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County Supervisor Mick Gleason says he will not run for a 3rd term

The retired U.S. Navy captain and former Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Commanding Officer will leave office when his term ends at the end of 2020.

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CSUB, JCPenney partnering for Suit Up event

The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Valley Plaza Mall, 2701 Ming Ave.

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