Bakersfield/ Community & Society
Published on November 26, 2019
Top Bakersfield news: Valley Plaza Mall shooting; local West Side Crips member sentenced; morePhoto: Sam Valdez/Unsplash

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

Large emergency personnel response for possible shooting at Valley Plaza Mall

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Multiple law enforcement officers and emergency personnel are responding to the Valley Plaza Mall for a possible shooting. 

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Westchester Bowl to close; Mossman’s remains open

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Westchester Bowl, a downtown landmark for decades, is closing its doors — but the popular Mossman’s restaurant will remain open. 

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As if on cue, a non-racer's death in Sunday street racing incident roils community

Community outrage had been building over widespread incidents of alleged street racing throughout the city. Then, as if on cue, a crash near one of the reported epicenters of the

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BCHS coach get into twitter fued with NFL player

Bakersfield Christian High School may be on Thanksgiving break but the football team isn’t. 

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Local West Side Crips member sentenced to more than 26 years in prison

A Bakersfield man, a West Side Crips member known as Big Mice, was convicted of several drug-related charges was sentenced in federal court this week. The U.S. Department of Justice said 34-y…

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