Bakersfield/ Community & Society
Published on October 07, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: Off-duty cop arrested on suspicion of DUI; murder suspect to appear in courtPhoto: iStock

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Bakersfield.

Dead woman outside Tommy's Liquor Store identified

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has identified the dead woman found outside of Tommy’s Liquor Store yesterday morning as Sara Marie Bustamante, 38, from Bakersfield. 

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

BPD: Off-duty officer crashes motorcycle, arrested on suspicion of DUI

An off-duty Bakersfield Police Department officer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his motorcycle Saturday afternoon. About 1:03 p. m. , BPD officers responded to an accident on the 3500 block of Rosedale Highway. 

Read the full story on FOX26.

BC's band of brothers, sisters shine for Kern Shakespeare Festival

It is once more unto the breach, dear friends, as the Bakersfield College Performing Arts Department returns with the Kern Shakespeare Festival.

Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.

COURT THIS WEEK: Leslie Chance, accused of killing her husband, to appear in court Friday

Leslie Chance is scheduled to appear before a Kern County Superior Court judge Friday for a readiness hearing.

Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.

New laws could help first responders with daily trauma, mental health issues

When first responders are doing well physically and mentally, the community is a safer place.

Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.


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