University Of Calif. Approves Big Fee Hikes Nov 20, 2009
Approves Big Fee Hikes - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
JOSEPH J. PENBERA: What Obama needs to hear on job creation Nov 20, 2009
Four cities in our region -- Merced, Stockton, Modesto and Bakersfield -- rank in the top 10 in terms of number of foreclosures per 1,000 homes. This week, I spoke to the Madera Economic Development forum and presented my forecast for 2010. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Local briefs: Ex-Fresno Co. worker convicted of ID theft Nov 20, 2009
Fresno won out over other cities that the organization considered, including Bakersfield, Ontario and Modesto. Reservoirs run low. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Biz Beat: Royer Cycle and Marine hangs on during economic turbulence Nov 20, 2009
Back in 2007, when it seemed like the good times would never end, Royer had locations in Lemoore, Atascadero and Bakersfield ... He dumped the Atascadero and Bakersfield locations. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Business Booming In Shafter Nov 19, 2009
- ABC23 North County Reporter. POSTED: 11:39 am PST November 16, 2009UPDATED: 10:23 am PST November 18, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Brown Recovers $1.4B For Wells Fargo Investors Nov 19, 2009
4B For Wells Fargo Investors - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
University Of Calif. Headed To 32 Percent Fee Hike Nov 19, 2009
Headed To 32 Percent Fee Hike - Education News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
Lemoore swept by Frontier Nov 18, 2009
BAKERSFIELD - Lemoore High School's volleyball team's season ended Tuesday night when top-seeded Frontier swept the No. 4-seeded Tigers 25-16, 25-10, 25-14 in the semifinals of the Central Section Division II tournament. The Titans (29-9) will play for the Section title on Thursday against crosstown rival Garces, the No. 2 seed. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
New era tips off today on road Nov 18, 2009
This trip concludes Thursday at UCLA and Saturday at Cal State Bakersfield. Those games begin at 5 p.m. Hawai'i time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Viewpoints: Water deal is a disaster for Delta counties Nov 18, 2009
This is equivalent to establishing the Coastal Commission to govern the coastline with appointed members from Fresno, Bakersfield and Redding. This new bureaucracy will decide whether to approve a peripheral canal and will set fees for water users throughout the state. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Matchups/Odds Nov 18, 2009
Utah Valley at Cal. State - Bakersfield. Final. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nicolas Cage Sued By Former Money Manager Nov 18, 2009
AP Photo/Carlo Allegri. Samuel J. Levin Files Countersuit Against Oscar Winner. (KERO 23, CA)
Motorcyclist hurt in crash with dump truck Nov 18, 2009
The CHP said Hopson was going 45 to 50 mph when he drifted into northbound lanes and collided with a Freightliner driven about 20 mph by Jairo Duenas of Bakersfield. Hopson was taken to a hospital in Bakersfield. (Fresno Bee)
Utah Swimming and Diving Gears Up For Toshiba Classic Nov 18, 2009
Other teams for the men: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal Sate Nortrhidge, Chapman, Hawaii, Soka, Stanford, UC San Diego and La Verne. Other notable teams for the women: Air Force, Cal Baptist, Cal State Bakersfield, Fresno State, Hawaii, LMU, Neveda Reno, New Mexico, Oregon State, Pepperdine, San Jose State, UC Davis, UCLA, and UC San Diego. (Utahutes.com)
Kinder Signs Early NLI with Bulldogs Nov 18, 2009
- Fresno State coach has announced the signing of Jalei Kinder from Stockdale High School in Bakersfield, California to a National Letter of Intent ... Kinder was named the Bakersfield Californian's Co-Girls Basketball Player of the Year last year. (Gobulldogs.com)
Cowan, Panthers win state titles Nov 18, 2009
First-round leader Ellen Krausse of Bakersfield College shot an 87 on the second day to fall out of contention ... Sac City won the team title with a total score of 668, five shots better than Bakersfield. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Local Glance: Krausse, BC lead state womens community college golf tourney Nov 17, 2009
Bakersfield College's Ellen Krausse shot a three-over 76 to take the lead after the first round of the California Community College women's state golf championships Monday at Kings Country Club ... Bakersfield also tops the team competition with a total score of 427, 12 strokes ahead of Palomar (San Marcos) at 435. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Women's Water Polo Nov 17, 2009
vs. Cal State Bakersfield. Riverside, Calif. (Thesundevils.com)
Going All-in: Clearing the clutter Nov 17, 2009
Also, Lemoore's volleyball team is in the Final Four of the Division II tourney and travels to Frontier (Bakersfield) ... Hanford is at home Friday night against Golden Valley (Bakersfield) at 7, while Hanford West is at Ridgeview (Bakersfield), both in Division III action. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Golden Eagles sixth in SoCal Nov 17, 2009
BAKERSFIELD - Madchen Ly is 5 feet tall with braces, a strong driver, dependable approach game, uncertain putter and hope ... Eagles senior Asia Adell rebounded well from a miserable 84 in last week's section individual tournament at Bakersfield's Bravo Country Club and shot a 2-over par 74 on the much more difficult SCGA course. (Fresno Bee)
New basketball chapter begins at Stanislaus State Nov 17, 2009
It usually came after his team played a tough Friday night game in Bakersfield, so there was the physical toll. And then there were those darned yellow lights. (Modesto Bee, CA)
12-Toed Baby Has Extras Removed Nov 17, 2009
Perfectly Formed Extra Fingers Left In Place. POSTED: 6:21 am PST November 16, 2009UPDATED: 9:59 am PST November 16, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Dinuba faces top seed in water polo Nov 17, 2009
The top-seeded Cavaliers are hosting fifth-seeded Bakersfield Christian at 7 p.m. in the 15th meeting of these two small-school volleyball powers since 2004 ... Bakersfield Christian holds an 8-6 advantage in their matchups since 2004, including a win in last season's D-IV final ... "It's always exciting to play Bakersfield Christian. They are a good rival for us.". (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Local briefs: Ram golfer in the hunt Nov 17, 2009
Leading the way in the 23-player tournament is Ellen Krausse, who shot a 76 to help power Bakersfield College into the team lead -- 329-338 over Sacramento. Reedley's Lexi Zanovitch shot an 83 and West Hills-Lemoore's Kelsey Alcala carded an 87. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Doctor In Jackson Case Avoids Jail In Support Case Nov 17, 2009
Case Is Separate From Jackson's Death. KEN RITTER, Associated Press Writer. (KERO 23, CA)
Basketball opens 2009-10 home schedule with Men... Nov 16, 2009
Santa Clara, opening the season with a true road game for the first time since 2003, defeated CSU Bakersfield, 84-81, on Fri ... In the game at CSU Bakersfield on Nov. 13, Santa Clara started two juniors (one, Payne, is a transfer), two sophomores and a freshman. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Playoff start times announced Nov 16, 2009
Hanford West plays Garces at the McMurtrey swim complex in Bakersfield at 5 p.m. and Hanford play Tulare Union at Tulare Western at 6 p.m.. Also Tuesday, Lemoore's volleyball team plays North (Bakersfield) at 7 p.m.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dickinson run/walk held in memory of students Nov 16, 2009
Jamie Swetalla of Bakersfield, Calif. is a member of Dickinson State's cross-country team and one of the event's organizers. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Palomar rises to elite level in JC golf Nov 16, 2009
The Comets, with freshman Meagan Pechner (157) tying for second and Cora Busby (160) tying for fifth, won the SoCal team title by 24 strokes over Bakersfield. NorCal champ Sacramento City and Bakersfield are expected to be Palomar's main competition for the state crown ... STATE JC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTToday-Tuesday: 10 a.m. tee off today, 8 a.m. Tuesday at Kings Country Club in HanfordTeams of note: SoCal champ Palomar and runner-up Bakersfield; NorCal champ Sacramento City and runner-up... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
20-Mile Segment Of Highway 99 To Be Closed Nov 15, 2009
POSTED: 1:10 pm PST November 12, 2009. -- The California Department of Transportation in cooperation with Contractor Interstate Improvement Company will start work on a 20-mile project to smooth concrete pavement along northbound Highway 99. (KERO 23, CA)
Aces score 6 in the first to defeat Bakersfield Nov 15, 2009
The Aces reeled off six first-period goals -- more goals than they scored in any of their previous 13 matches -- and cruised to a 7-1 win over the Bakersfield Condors before an announced crowd of 5,835 at Sullivan Arena ... Alexandre Imbeault initiated the onslaught on Bakersfield starting goaltender Justin Pogge three minutes into the game when he whistled a slot wrister through the netminder with NHL experience ... Sandwiched in there for Bakersfield (8-6-0) was the first pro goal of Nick... (Anchorage Daily News)
'Pups, Huskies and Panthers in playoffs Nov 15, 2009
Hanford (6-4) got the No. 5 seed in Division III and will play Golden Valley (Bakersfield) at 7 p.m. Friday at the Neighbor Bowl ... Corcoran hosts the winner of Friday's first-round game between No. 9 Bakersfield Christian and No. 8 Mission Prep (San Luis Obispo) ... Bakersfield Christian won the last two Divsion V titles with now-graduated Derek Carr at quarterback, including a 49-27 victory at Corcoran last season. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Overnight Search, Rescue Finds 2 In Forest Nov 14, 2009
POSTED: 9:44 am PST November 13, 2009UPDATED: 4:47 pm PST November 13, 2009. -- Two motorists who were reported stranded were rescued Friday morning by search and rescue teams. (KERO 23, CA)
DUI, Drivers License Checkpoint Set For Weekend Nov 14, 2009
-- On Saturday, the Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Enforcement Detail will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint in the greater Bakersfield area. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint enforcement event is in an effort to reduce the number of persons injured or killed each year in DUI related collisions, as well as insuring motorists on city streets are in possession of a valid drivers license. (KERO 23, CA)
Huskies play at Clovis North; Bullpups meet SJM at Dinuba in water polo playoffs Nov 14, 2009
The Comets will be joined at Kings by Bakersfield College. Hanford frosh beat Lemoore. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Road Construction Puts Brakes On Driver's Commute Nov 14, 2009
Southwest Bakersfield ... "Once we get finished, Stockdale Highway will be three lanes in each direction where it was previously two lanes," said Rick Millwee, construction superintendent for the city of Bakersfield. (KERO 23, CA)
Bulldogs Tip Tonight at Home with Gators Nov 14, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site. Bulldogs Tip at Home with Gators. (Gobulldogs.com)
What you need to know about contingent fees Nov 14, 2009
in print and online, 24/7 for free, select the Clean Sweep option. Unable to submit Real Estate, Services, and Business Investements at this time. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Continue reading Nov 14, 2009
Additionally, three CHP dispatch centers in Bakersfield, Merced and Fresno will keep Fog Logs that will be available to the public. Caltrans officials said last year they hope the system can eventually be expanded from Northern California south to the Grape Vine. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
UCLA Baseball Mourns Death of Matt Schwenke Nov 14, 2009
The local talent had the opportunity to play for two California League teams - Bakersfield and Rancho Cucamonga - before ascending as high as triple-A Las Vegas in the San Diego Padres farm system. Schwenke arrived at UCLA in the fall of 1990 after graduating from Poway High School, where he was a three-year varsity baseball and football letterwinner. (Uclabruins.com)
Balloon Boy Parents Plead Guilty To Hoax Nov 14, 2009
Colorado Parents Plead Guilty In Balloon Boy Saga - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
Death Valley Bones May Be Missing German Tourists Nov 14, 2009
Kern County Mountain Area. POSTED: 4:02 pm PST November 13, 2009UPDATED: 4:32 pm PST November 13, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)
Groups Sue To Stop Tejon Mountain Village Nov 13, 2009
BAKERSFIELD -- Several groups filed a lawsuit Thursday afternoon in an attempt to overturn the county's approval of the Tejon Mountain Village project in the hills east of Lebec. The Center for Biological Diversity, the Wishtoyo Foundation, the Tri-County Watchdogs and the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment filed the suit in Superior Court, challenging the Board of Supervisors' decision last month to greenlight the project. (KERO 23, CA)
Sports Calendar Nov 13, 2009
Santa Clara at Cal State Bakersfield (1220). 7p. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
California again has nation's 2nd highest foreclosure rate Nov 13, 2009
Other California cities in the top 10 were Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario at No. 4 (one in 83), Bakersfield at No. 6 (one in 97), Merced at No. 7 (one in 100), Stockton at No 8 (one in 116), and Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville at No. 10 (one in 130). Nevada continued to document the nation's highest state foreclosure rate -- one in every 80 housing units received a foreclosure filing in October. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
USC Visits Desert To Face Arizona, ASU Nov 13, 2009
Both teams swept Cal State Northridge and Cal State Bakersfield in three separate dual meets consisting of yards, long course meters and short course meters. The women's team also knocked off Oregon State. (Usctrojans.com)
Five-set win puts Tigers in final four Nov 13, 2009
The Tigers will play at top-seeded Frontier (Bakersfield), which beat Sanger in three games Thursday night. Yosemite, the No. 11 seed, made the quarterfinals by upsetting No. 5 Golden West. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wayward Elephant Seal Found On Calif. Road Nov 13, 2009
Road - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
US Seeks To Seize 4 Mosques, Tower Linked To Iran Nov 13, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. AP PhotoThe Islamic Education Center in Potomac, Md. (KERO 23, CA)
Concussion sits Turek indefinitely Nov 12, 2009
He was finished for the game, and now he is out indefinitely, which means he will sit out this weekend's home series against the Bakersfield Condors. Still, the Aces caught a break of sorts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lake Isabella Stocking With Fish For Upcoming Season Nov 12, 2009
Kern County Mountain Area. Over $200,000 Available In Prizes. (KERO 23, CA)
University Of Phoenix Expands Bakersfield Learning Center Nov 12, 2009
Southwest Bakersfield ... -- The University of Phoenix has recently expanded its Bakersfield Learning Center, increasing the number of classrooms available to students and unveiling a super resource center ... University of Phoenix is thrilled to unveil our expanded Learning Center that offers new and improved resources for our students, alumni, faculty, and staff in Bakersfield, said Ann Tye, Central Valley Campus Director for University of Phoenix. (KERO 23, CA)
Veterans Share Love Of Serving, Education Nov 12, 2009
Southwest Bakersfield ... Together, the Orrs researched possible universities and selected California State University, Bakersfield ... We had never visited the area before, and actually didn't even know that Bakersfield existed, Anita said. (KERO 23, CA)
Student Veterans Lean On Each Other For Support Nov 12, 2009
Southwest Bakersfield ... But now veteran students attending Cal State Bakersfield have somewhere and somebody to turn to. (KERO 23, CA)
Interactive: GuessWho Nov 12, 2009
Bakersfield News, Bakersfield, California News & Local Headlines - KERO TurnTo23. Site. (KERO 23, CA)
Foreclosures Filings in U.S. Surpass 300,000 for Eighth Consecutive Month Nov 12, 2009
Riverside-San Bernardino was fourth and Bakersfield, Merced and Stockton ranked sixth through eighth, respectively. Sacramento came in 10th. (Bloomberg -- US)
Jennifer Lopez Granted Temporary Restraining Order Nov 11, 2009
Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for IMGMarc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez. Singer-Actress' First Husband Planned To Distribute Footage. (KERO 23, CA)
Girl On Horse Hit By Pickup Truck Nov 11, 2009
POSTED: 8:36 am PST November 10, 2009UPDATED: 11:14 am PST November 10, 2009. -- A local teenage girl had to be rushed to the hospital after being struck by a pickup while riding her horse. (KERO 23, CA)
Eugene Brooks Nov 11, 2009
son, Jordan Brooks, of Bakersfield; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Brooks; daughter, Brenda Rinehart; grandson, David Rinehart; two brothers, four sisters and three half-brothers. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Vehicle Engulfed In Flames On Highway Nov 11, 2009
POSTED: 10:35 am PST November 10, 2009UPDATED: 12:31 pm PST November 10, 2009. -- A vehicle fire on highway 99 early Tuesday morning turned into a fiery blaze. (KERO 23, CA)
Conway, Huskies power past Exeter Nov 11, 2009
No. 5 seed Hanford lost 8-6 to No. 4 Tulare Union at Tulare Western, while in Bakersfield, No. 6 Hanford West lost 10-9 in overtime to No. 3 Garces. "It was our best played game of the season," said Hanford West coach Rhonda Smith. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tigers sweep Stars Nov 11, 2009
The Tigers, seeded No. 4, beat the visitors from Bakersfield in straight sets 25-22, 25-10, 25-19 to move on to Thursday's Central Section Division II quarterfinals. Lemoore players Lindsey DaFonte, left, and Kathleen Anderson block a shot from Norths Brenna Moss in Tuesdays Central Section playoff opener. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Video Rental Stores Compete To Stay Afloat Nov 10, 2009
Southwest Bakersfield ... "If not totally obsolete it's not as popular as it was because there are many other competitive opportunities," said John Emery, Dean and Professor of Finance at Cal State Bakersfield. (KERO 23, CA)
PG&E sued over SmartMeters Nov 10, 2009
SmartMeters, which Pacific Gas and Electric Co. have been installing throughout its territory, are the subject of a lawsuit by a Bakersfield man who blames them for his soaring electric bills ... Residents of Bakersfield, Fresno and the surrounding area have been complaining for months about the SmartMeters ... PG over new SmartMeters, soaring bills Articles SmartMeters, which Pacific Gas and Electric Co. have been installing throughout its territory, are the subject of a lawsuit by a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Man Killed After Bus Slams Into Crashed Truck Nov 10, 2009
POSTED: 10:02 am PST November 9, 2009UPDATED: 10:38 am PST November 9, 2009. -- A man has died after crashing his truck on Interstate 5 Monday morning and then getting hit by a bus. (KERO 23, CA)