Bakersfield/ Community & Society
Published on November 08, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: Couple tried to sell child, police say; victims of Hwy 99 crash ID'd; morePhoto: iStock

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

Couple charged with child cruelty in 19-month-old’s death tried selling other child to acquaintance in Arizona: report

A Bakersfield couple charged with child cruelty after failing to get medical treatment for their 19-month-old who later died are also accused of selling or trying to sell another child to an acquaintance in Arizona, according to police.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Magnitude 3.5 quake hits area NNE of Ridgecrest

According to data on the USGS website, the quake struck at 4:49 a.m. Thursday and was centered about 13 miles north northeast of Ridgecrest.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Coroner identifies Lemoore man killed in Bakersfield crash

Two people died in a crash Friday afternoon that closed Highway 99 in both directions south of Rosedale Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Read the full story on KSEE24 News.

Hello Kitty truck returns to Valley Plaza mall

The cat is back. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls back into Bakersfield on Saturday, Nov. 16, selling limited-edition collectibles, giant cookies and confetti popcorn.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.

Honor Flight Kern County raises thousands for veterans to take future trip to Washington DC

The hope is to send more than 100 veterans on a charter flight set to depart April 7.

Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.


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