Today's Kern County California Headlines...
MMA's top stars offering support for fundraiser
When Cal State Bakersfield announced it would have to cut the school's wrestling, tennis and golf programs, the wrestling team decided it would fight for survival.
City councilwoman may ask for outside review of shooting
Bakersfield City Councilwoman Irma Carson, herself a former police sergeant, said that because of concerns from the community she will meet with the police chief to determine if an outside review of a recent case is justified.
Ed roundup: Locals accepted into Teach for America program
Two Bakersfield natives were chosen among 46,000 applicants to join the Teach For America program that places top college graduates in urban and rural public schools to teach in low-income communities.
Political notebook: Councilwoman Carson not running for re-election
Bakersfield City Councilmember Irma Carson ended months of speculation by announcing she won't seek another term.
State offered no warning of fugitive rapist
Parole agents knew a Bakersfield sex offender cut off his ankle monitor and was on the loose weeks before he attacked two teen girls. The agency never warned the public.
4 Accused Of Burglarizing 99 Cent Store
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the publics assistance in identifying four people accused of burglary.
