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Send Robert a Text! Shirley Jordan and her 10 year-old son Joey were murdered in their Oildale duplex in 1995. This is their story. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield: The Book Volume II here: https://a.co/d/2XONnB1

Some of today's top storiesNow to an update on a story we brought you yesterday...     A suspect is still on the run this morning... following a bizarre officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield Monday night.    A sheriff's deputy opened fire after allegedly being assaulted by a man who fled from a traffic stop.    17's Connor Dore reports.From our 17 follow up file.    Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for the gunman in an a deadly Oildale shooting. Investigators are looking for Luis Villachana in connection to the shooting that happened last Thursday on Olympic Drive near Highland elementary school. Deputies responding to the scene found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.    She later died.    Homicide detectives are investigating, and have not arrested any suspects.    Anyone with information is urged to call 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 322-4040.CHP officers were on maximum enforcement over the Labor Day weekend.    During the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, which began Friday evening, CHP officers made more than 1,100 arrests for driving under the influence and issued more than 27,000 citations.    More than 16,000 of those were for speeding. We are saddened to report a World War Two veteran and hard working member of our community has died. Joe Jackson Smith died last Monday at the age of 102.Joe Jackson Smith died last Monday at the age of 102. Smith grew up as the youngest of five on a family farm in Arkansas.    During his service, he was one of the first RADAR operators... helping introduce the new technology to ships transporting troops across the North Atlantic and English Channel.    Smith met his first wife, Jean Reader when he returned from the war.    And they soon moved to Kern County to raise their two daughters.    Smith and Jean were married 42 years before she died.    He would go on to remarry twice--Birdie Barker, then Rose Jenkins--but he survived them both.    Many will fondly remember him as their wedding officiant, a comfort in times of loss and a wise counseling voice.    He's remembered as a witty cheerful man who would always show up for dessert--even if he missed the meal.

Some of today's top storiesNow to your 17 crime watch.    And, new information this morning on a breaking news story we first brought you on 17 news at 5 yesterday. The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirming one person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Oildale.    The incident happened around 4:20 yesterday afternoon in the 2700 block of Olympic Drive near Highland Elementary School.     KCSO says homicide detectives are still in the early stages of the investigation and could not say what happened prior to the shooting.    However, we're told the surviving victim's wounds are minor.    The incident triggered a huge law enforcement response with patrol vehicles seen lining the street.    Investigators are still looking for the shooter or shooters.Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.    Officers were called to the 200 block of Chester Avenue near 2nd street, at 9:30 last night for shots fired.    There, they found a male victim with a single gunshot wound, not considered life threatening.    BPD says it does not have a suspect description at this time, adding officers are looking for other possible victims. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call BPD at 327-7111.In your follow-up file this morning...    It was a bullying incident, caught on camera, that has now gone viral on the internet.    And this morning that victim will receive a special escort as he heads to school.    17's Mikhala Armstrong reports.New details this morning on the death of a local police sergeant.   The City of Shafter says Moises {moses} Martinez died of an unknown medical emergency.  City officials say there is no evidence of foul play or any suspects associated with Martinez's death, which happened early Wednesday morning at his Oildale home.   Several agencies converged on the home to offer support to his family and co-workers.   They then led a procession to the Kern County coroner's office.   Shafter P-D is asking for privacy for Martinez's family as they navigate their way through this heartbreaking loss.

Some of today's top storiesThis morning... an exclusive update on former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner.It has been 128 days since shocking allegations were made that he sexually assaulted a child.He hasn't been charged -- but has remained quiet and his whereabouts have largely been unknown.We now know he's in town....he looks healthy....and he's back out in public.  But, as 17's Jenny Huh reports, he doesn't want to talk about the allegations against him or the health reasons that prompted him to resign from office.This is still an ongoing investigation...    But we've compiled all this information on our website, KGET dot com.    Just scan the Q-R code on your screen for complete coverage of developments in the case, including the full press conference at the KCSO headquarters.A Shafter Police officer who passed away yesterday morning at his Oildale home, is being remembered as a hero.    Sergeant Moises {Moses} Martinez was known as a man who served his department and community with "honor and distinction."     17's Mikhala Armstrong has more.We are saddened to report the passing of former Bakersfield news anchor and weatherman The weatherman-turned-newsman died Tuesday at his home in Morro Bay at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer.  Rusty Shoop. Shoop started his TV career in his hometown of Eureka in the late 1970s and moved to Bakersfield in 1984 to work for KERO.      Over the course of his career here, Shoop worked for all three Bakersfield stations that had daily newscasts, including the first morning show in the area, right here at KGET, from 1991 through the end of that decade.     In 2007, he suffered a brain aneurysm, put his television career on hold and finished his novel in progress, Blood Harvest, about a fictitious murder-solving news anchorman.      He and wife Diane eventually moved to the Central Coast, where he refined his guitar playing.        Rusty Shoop leaves behind his wife Diane, three daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.     Services will be a private family affair.        Rest in Peace Rusty...you will be missed.17 News is your local election headquarters...    With less than 70 days until Election Day, both the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns are on the road in full-force.     The Democratic ticket will have their first sit-down interview TONIGHT where they're expected to lay out their plan to voters.    Meantime, Republican Nominee former President Donald Trump will be in battlegrounds Michigan and Wisconsin.    NBC's Alice Barr is in washington this morning with the latest.

Some of today's top storiesWe begin with efforts to address our homeless crisis. A temporary housing development in Oildale designed to help fight homelessness is bringing more meaning to the word "Hope."  The "Hope on Hart" Tiny Homes Village is open and filling up fast, providing immediate housing to dozens of people previously on the streets.  The tiny homes have a bed, air conditioning, and a place to put all your belongings, but most importantly, it is the start of a life off of the streets. Each unit houses one resident unless it is a couple, and residents are able to bring their pets.  Like homeless shelters, the tiny home village is filling up fast... and the group behind it, Hope the Mission, is now working on plans for expansion.  17 news has yet to get an answer as to when that could happen.Turning now to the Borel Fire...still holding at 91-percent containment more than three weeks after it broke out in mountains east of Bakersfield. Firefighters report they're continuing their work on stabilizing the burn area.     And they're urging resident to re-enter the area with caution to avoid unseen hazards the fire may have caused.     This while crews work to remove large amounts of equipment used during the fire. Meantime the Red Cross has two service centers open to help wildfire survivors recover.     One is at 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella through Monday. The other is in Bakersfield at 5305 Gilmore Ave. Friday through Sunday.Restoration efforts have started for the many victims of the Borel fire.    Some who lost their homes in Havilah say they didn't have insurance because the rates were sky high even before the Borel Fire.Making news around the state.    There are no more prisoners in California, however, there are tens of thousands of incarcerated persons.     As part of Governor Newsom's criminal justice reform, the language has changed to be more sensitive to people behind bars in California.    17's Connor Dore reports.    17's Rob Hagan has more.

Some of today's top storiesProsecutors have brought charges against the man police were chasing when a BPD patrol vehicle slammed into *different* car -- killing a man and seriously injuring a woman. That crash happened last year at the intersection of South Vineland and Muller Roads.     Court documents say 23-year-old Michael Stephens Jr. led police on a high-speed chase but the vehicle became disabled, and he was taken into custody.     More than a mile away -- former officer Ricardo Robles crashed while responding to assist in that chase.     It's alleged he drove more than 100 miles per hour — without his overhead lights and siren on — shortly before running a stop sign and plowing into a Honda Accord.    The Honda's driver, Mario Lares, died at the scene. 17 News has learned Stephens is now charged with vehicular manslaughter, evading a peace officer causing death and other offenses.    Robles -- who is also charged with manslaughter -- has pleaded not guilty. a bizarre scene that played out overnight in Oildale.    A shirtless man in a standoff with deputies... while standing on the roof of a home.  It shows the barefoot, shirtless man standing on a house while deputies below try to talk him down.     This all happening on Rockwood Avenue and Manor Street just before midnight.     He eventually comes down and is taken into custody.     We reached out to the Kern County Sheriff's Office to learn more, but have not heard back. New video out this morning shows a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Sunnyvale.     A group of about 20 suspects ransacked the store yesterday afternoon.    They smashed display cases with hammers before taking off with an unknown amount of jewelry.    The suspects fled in several vehicles before officers arrived.    Five suspects were later arrested following police pursuits.    They face various charges, including armed robbery, felony vehicle evasion, resisting arrest, burglary and vandalismA bill that would prohibit schools from notifying parents if their children identify as transgender or LGBTQ... Is now one step closer to becoming law. That's because the State Senate overwhelmingly passed it yesterday.    A-B 19-55 would prohibit school districts from enforcing and implementing LGBTQ notification policies and would forbid teachers from outing children to their parents unless the child gives permission.    Supporters of the bill say kids could suffer emotionally and consider suicide if parents are unaccepting. The bill now advances to the assembly education committee.

Some of today's top stories2 people are hospitalized this morning following a brutal crash in south Bakersfield. This happened just after 10 p.m. last night on East Panama Lane and Sparks Street. Two cars were involved and one reportedly caught on fire.  two people suffered moderate to major injuries. No word on their condition as of this morning. The cause of this crash is unknown.an update on an oil spill that's contaminated water in parts of Bakersfield... that left many businesses closed for almost a week.    But those businesses now have the go-ahead to use water, according to the newest update from Cal Water yesterday. The investigation into the contamination is focused on a local oil producer.     Early Tuesday afternoon, oil was discovered in the City's drinking water system.    That prompted officials to urge people not to drink or use the water.    Cal Water says it appears the backflow of oil... responsible for the water contamination... occurred at Griffin Resources LLC... a local oil producer.     17 News has not been able to reach the owners of Griffin for comment, but this isn't the company's first incident with oil leaks.    According to the California Department of Conservation... Griffin Resources LLC has... for the past seven years.... failed to address cited violations related to proper oil well maintenance and facility upkeep... potentially endangering the public and environment.     And Griffin faces an ongoing 2022 lawsuit related to all 25 of its wells in the Fruitvale Oil Field.     When asked about accountability for Griffin... Cal Water says that will likely be handled by other entities.     According to Cal Water, the oil contamination did not travel beyond the affected areas.We're in store for another round of triple digit temperatures in the coming days but residents are already feeling the heat...on their ac bill.    17's Justin White has more on how to beat the heat and save a few bucks in the process.A structure in Oildale is in ruins this morning following a blaze. Here is video of the scene.    This fire reportedly broke out just before 4:30.    You can see a building charred.    The fire was put out.    There is no known cause of the fire... and it is not known if anyone was injured.now to wildfires burning across Kern...     The Cody fire located North of Bakersfield is now 100% contained. At last report from CalFire, the fire had consumed 903 acres.    The Cody fire was burning in the area of Sherwood Avenue East of Hwy 65.    The fire started Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm, but crews made significant progress with air tankers and hand crews digging perimeter lines.    The cause of the fire is still under investigation.The Lost Fire is now 90% contained according to Calfire.    The fire has consumed up to 3,600 acres located off Twisselman Road in Lost Hills.    The cause of the fire is still under investigation.The Creek fire at last report was 45% contained and had burned 50 acres, according to CalFire.    The fire started about 9:30 yesterday morning on Caliente Creek Road in Caliente.    The cause of the fire is under investigation.    We'll keep following all the latest vegetation fires in Kern County and keep you posted.

Some of today's top storiesA former antique store in downtown Bakersfield goes up in flames. This used to be Great American Antiques on 19th Street.It sits right across the street from the Bakersfield Museum of Art.The old antique store closed in November.This 3-alarm fire broke out around 11:30 last night and quickly consumed the 37-thousand square foot building.Fire crews have remained on scene throughout the night trying to clean up.It's unclear what caused the fire to break out or if there were any injuries.Also breaking overnight out of Oildale...A man is in the hospital this morning after being hit by a truck.  This is video of the area of Diane Drive and Douglas Street.According to the CHP's traffic incident page, that man was hit around ten o'clock yesterday evening..Witnesses say he was taken to the hospital with severe head injuries.C-H-P says the call came in as a possible domestic violence incident.  A woman was seen in the back of a sheriff's patrol car, but no word on whether she's been arrested.The coroner's office has idenfitied the man who drowned in Buena Vista Lake after the Lightning in a Bottle music festival.  Officials say 38-year-old Steven Lee Macwithey the second, drowned in the lake on May 27th after the festival had ended.     The Las Vegas resident became unresponsive while swimming and was pronounced dead at the scene.     Lightning in a Bottle is no stranger to medical emergencies.     Last year alone, there were 30 calls for medical service, 24 involving patients who required hospitalization. the ongoing investigation into Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.     Today, concerned voters will once again rally for his resignation. A flier circulating on social media is calling on people to gather in front of the County Administrative Building on Truxtun Avenue at 8:30 this morning.     The protest comes after nearly six weeks of silence surrounding this case.    Scrivner is accused of sexually assaulting a child back in late April, but the second district supervisor's whereabouts have remained unknown since.    According to his lawyer, Scrivner -- who has missed the last two Board of Supervisors meetings -- is on paid medical leave.     The Kern County Sheriff's Office handed the case over to the state attorney general's office, citing a conflict of interest.

Some of today's top storiesA man is in the hospital this morning following an officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield.    It happened in a neighborhood down the street from Liberty High School. Last night it all started as a welfare check for a man reported to be suffering with a mental health crisis and possibly having a gun.    Over the course of several hours last night, deputies say they arrived at the scene and tried several ways to de-escalate the situation.     K-C-S-O says the subject allegedly fired on deputies, hence the officer-involved-shooting.     No Sheriff's Office personnel were injured, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. This is an ongoing investigation and K-C-S-O is asking to to contact the Sheriff's Office if you have any information.     That phone number is going to be (661) 861-3110.Now to education news this morning...    The Kern County Board of Education voted last night to adopt a policy that helps determine the appropriateness of books in schools.     For months... the policy had sparked frustrations and even verbal attacks on board members out of concerns this would mean a ban on books.     17's Jenny Huh files this report. And a local family is still searching for justice after a woman was shot to death in east Bakersfield.      The family of Margarita "Maggie" Lopez was at yesterday's Panama-Buena Vista Union School District board meeting to demand Paul Magallanes, a teacher, not be paid during his leave.    Magallanes was booked on suspicion of Lopez's murder, but two days later, he was released. 17 news attempted to contact Magallanes, but we were unable to reach him.    Once again, he has not been arrested or charged in this case.    In a statement, the School District said Magallanes has been on administrative leave since his arrest and will not be returning.    This case is still under investigationNow to an update on a story we brought you yesterday morning.    We are learning three families are left homeless after flames roared through an apartment building in Oildale.     17's Mikhala Armstrong spoke to one of the victims who lost everything.

Some of today's top storiesFirefighters raced to put out a fire in Oildale earlier this morning.It happened just after 1 a.m. on Washington Avenue.    You can see in this video flames erupting out of a window.    No one was hurt, although we're learning one family has been displaced.    The cause of this fire is under investigationIn your 17 crime watch this morning... Most of us are willing to help people in need – especially children -- and social media often provides a good way to do it     But a different type of sympathy-garnering Facebook scam making the rounds in Kern County isn't looking for your money -- at least not directly -- but rather your likes and shares.     17's Robert Price explains.There were tense moments at Liberty High School yesterday after a threat was found written inside of a bathroom. Officers at the school say they looked into the threat but say it wasn't credible.     We asked KHSD officials what exactly was written inside the bathroom, but have not heard back as of newstime.And another threat at a Bakersfield school - this one targeting Harris Elementary School.    According to Bakersfield Police, two people in a car made a simulated firearm with their hands and made threats to shoot.    The school was placed on lockdown.    BPD later determined there was no credible threat.

Episode 169: Food insecurity and Obesity in Kern CountyFuture Dr. Kim presents the problem of food insecurity in Kern County and how it is linked to obesity and liver disease. She shared several resources available to address food insecurity. Dr. Arreaza reminds us of the importance of improving access to fresh and healthy foods.  Written by Judy Kim, OMS3; Mira Patel, OMS3; and Vy Nguyen, OMS3. Western University of Health Sciences. Editing and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.Arreaza: Why did you pick this topic?Judy: While Kern County is known as one of the top-producing agricultural counties in the country, food insecurity is a major health disparity within this county. In order to dissect the problem of food insecurity in Kern County, we must first discuss the demographics and significance of this current topic. Among residents of Kern County, 23.1% are at or below 100% of the federal poverty level (FPL) and 47.7% are low-income (200% of FPL or below), which is higher than that of California.  Arreaza: What is food insecurity? In February 2023, we discussed the definition in Episode 128, but it is important to remember what it is. “Food insecurity is having limited, uncertain, or inconsistent access to the food necessary for a healthy life.” Another interesting fact is that it is estimated that 45% of undocumented immigrants in California are affected by food insecurity, including 64% of undocumented children (Source: 2021 CHIS).Judy: Food insecurity is strongly tied to numerous conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, hepatitis, stroke, cancer, asthma, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney disease. Thus, this problem must be explored and discussed to find ways to improve health outcomes. However, the first steps must focus on bridging gaps in accessing healthy and affordable foods. For example, consumers have consistently noted that reliable transportation is a barrier when even applying for assistance before accessing their benefits. Oftentimes, families experiencing poverty, a large number of residents in Kern County, are part of the migrant community, move frequently, and experience difficulties even completing the necessary paperwork for programs such as the Migrant Childcare Alternative Payment program. Arreaza: It may be off-topic, but I had to search what MCAP is. The Migrant Childcare Alternative Payment (MCAP) Program provides childcare services to migrant farm worker families in Kern and other counties in California, such as Merced and Fresno. MCAP allows parents to work while children are taken care of by licensed childcare centers, licensed family childcare homes, license-exempt (relatives), and in-home providers. I think many families may not be aware of this program. This is a reminder for our residents and students that this is available for your patients. Judy: Going back to food insecurity, when looking at the distribution and locations of large supermarkets in the greater Bakersfield area, such as Albertsons, Smart & Final, and Vallarta, the northwest area has many large stores and without a high density of households in poverty. In contrast, Oildale, the southwest and southeast areas do not have many large markets nearby. Thus, it is also important to examine how and where our patients can access healthy and affordable food.Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease in Kern County.Judy: I would like to describe the relationship between food insecurity with liver disease. The food insecurity that is prevalent in Kern County contributes to the increasing number of overweight and obese populations we see here. Almost 78% of adults in Kern County are considered either overweight or obese. This is concerning because increased rates of obesity are correlated with higher rates of liver disease. As we know, the liver is responsible for breaking down fats, creating new small and medium-chain fatty acids, and transporting fats. With obesity, fat tends to accumulate in the liver since it is unable to properly break down the fat. This leads to steatosis. Short-term fatty liver disease does not have many clinical findings associated with it, but long term if left uncontrolled it can lead to cirrhosis and death. Arreaza: According to a review of the liver transplant list done in 2022, Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is currently the second leading cause of liver transplant overall, and in females, it is the number-one cause. In California, we see about 13.8 deaths per 100,000 persons from liver-related disease, but Kern County has a high 15.9 deaths per 100,000 persons, which exceeded the Healthy People 2020 objective for liver disease deaths of 8.2 per 100,000 persons. Judy: This was found in Kern Medical Community Needs assessments so these deaths could be correlated to NAFLD, NASH, fatty liver, autoimmune hepatitis, etc. but it is still concerning that the number of deaths from liver disease is about 2x the goal of maximum deaths we would want. Arreaza: So, you are linking food insecurity to obesity, and obesity to fatty liver disease, I see the correlation. Tell us about the local resources to address the problem of food insecurity. Local Resources Judy: As patients walk through our doors, we recognize the social determinants for health and quality of life of our patients. Besides providing affirmations and words of encouragement, it's helpful for the physician and medical staff to offer specific local resources that one can refer to. We collected a list of available resources, please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of the support available in Kern County. Rely on resources around you such as local organizations like Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) and social workers in conjunction with your research to have a comprehensive understanding of what's available for your patients. Arreaza: The first notable resource you guys found is the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, for our unique population– the elderly. It's a USDA-sponsored program that provides a 30-lb monthly food box for seniors 60 years and older who also fall below the federal income guidelines. Judy: The Golden Empire Gleaners also offer support to eligible seniors via a program called  Senior Sack, which has established over 20 sites throughout Kern County. Twice a month, each registered  senior will pick up 10-12 items of fresh fruits, vegetables, canned food, bread, and boxed staples at a local site. Upon arrival, they also engage in interactive activities with the staff and learn more about other local services available.Arreaza: Another resource is the Food Bank, provided by several nonprofit organizations such as Community Action Partnership of Kern, Golden Empire Gleaners,  where individuals of any age can come and receive nutritious food every month. Home delivery and emergency food boxes for seniors are also available. Judy: There are also farmers markets such as F Street Farmers Market, which operates year-round every Saturday from 7:45 am to noon. What's unique about F Street is they offer Market Match which matches program assistance's benefits such as that of CalFresh and eWIC to the farmers' markets and other farm-directed sites. How it works is when individuals use their benefits, Market Match will match that fund so the person can buy even more fruits and vegetables. For example, if I use $10 of CalFresh benefits at the farmers' market, I will also receive another $10 for a total of $20 to spend on any fresh produce. F Street Farmers Market will match up to $20 per visit year-round which increases access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as provides an incentive for the locals to support family farms and their businesses. To find other farmers' markets that offer other benefits, please visit Farmers Market Finder by Ecology Center or call CAPK for other free food distribution sites. Arreaza: I have to mention this wonderful initiative which I have participated in many times. It is called the bishop's storehouse, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is a place where those in need can go to obtain food and other supplies at the recommendation of their bishop. So, it requires a “ticket” from a bishop, who is the leader of a congregation, to receive goods for free. People of any faith can request this help by going to any church location. So, we mentioned the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Golden Empire Gleaners, Food Bank, F Street Farmers Market, and the bishop's storehouse. Judy, thanks for sharing this relevant information. Please give us a conclusion to wrap up this episode.Judy: As primary care doctors we are in a special position to prevent and treat many diseases. By addressing food insecurity, you may have a significant impact on your community. By providing appropriate nutrition, we can fight and prevent many diseases, such as fatty liver disease among others. We should share these resources with patients to improve their access to healthy food.___________________________Conclusion: Now we conclude episode number 169, “Food Insecurity and Obesity in Kern County.” Future Dr. Kim explained that food insecurity is linked to multiple chronic conditions, and she mentioned particularly obesity and fatty liver disease. Food insecurity can be partially addressed by sharing with our patients the resources in our community, and today you heard some of them, but we encourage you to keep looking for many others and share them with your patients. This week we thank Hector Arreaza, Judy Kim, Vy Nguyen, and Mira Patel. Audio editing by Adrianne Silva.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References:Food Bank - CAPK: Community Action Partnership of Kern. CAPK. (2024, February 27). https://www.capk.org/seniorfood/Kern Food Insecurity Needs Assessment. CAPK. (2023, August). https://feedingkern.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CAPK-Food-Insecurity-Needs-Assessment-Report-revised-with-copyedits-9-11-2023.pdfMarket Match Program Helps Residents Double Their CalFresh Dollars. Department of Public Social Services. (n.d.)https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/news/2021/05/calfresh-market-match.htmlSenior Sack. Golden Empire Gleaners. (n.d.). https://www.goldenempiregleaners.com/programsSenior food program - CAPK: Community Action Partnership of Kern. CAPK. (2024, February 27). https://www.capk.org/seniorfood/Fabbrini E, Sullivan S, Klein S. Obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: biochemical, metabolic, and clinical implications. Hepatology. 2010 Feb;51(2):679-89. doi: 10.1002/hep.23280. PMID: 20041406; PMCID: PMC3575093.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3575093/Know your numbers. Kern County Public Health. (2024, April 1). https://kernpublichealth.com/knowyournumbers/CAPK feeding Kern - feeding Kern. CAPK Food Assessment Report. (2024, March 15). https://feedingkern.org/Community Health Needs Assessment. (n.d.). https://www.kernmedical.com/documents/Kern-Medical-2019-CHNA-Report-Final.pdfDepartment of Health & Human Services. (2007, November 28). Liver - fatty liver disease. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/liver-fatty-liver-disease#Noureddin M, Vipani A, Bresee C, et al. NASH Leading Cause of Liver Transplant in Women: Updated Analysis of Indications For Liver Transplant and Ethnic and Gender Variances. Am J Gastroenterol. 2018;113(11):1649-1659. doi:10.1038/s41395-018-0088-6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9083888/The Bishops' Storehouse, Provident Living, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/bishops-storehouse?lang=eng.Royalty-free music used for this episode: Good Vibes by Simon Pettersson, downloaded on July 20, 2023, from  https://www.videvo.net/royalty-free-music

Some of today's top storiesThe road is all clear now after a gas leak shut down a portion of Mohawk Street for several hours.You can see many fire engines and police cars were on scene.    The incident blocked off Mohawk Street from Truxtun to California avenues.    P-G-and-E crews worked overnight to fix the problem.    No word yet on what caused the gas leakBakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong is getting ready for a big battle in Sacramento today.     Despite being the top vote getter -- in both the primary and special elections -- there is a chance he will be disqualified from running for congress. It all started back in December... after Fong entered his bid to takeover the seat in congress vacated by Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy.    However, Fong had already submitted a re-election bid for the state assembly, and California law prohibits a candidate from running in two races at once.    This prompted Secretary of State Shirley Weber to withdraw Fong's name from the ballot.    But Fong says this law shouldn't apply to him, because he doesn't want to run for the state assembly anymore -- only congress.    His name remained on the ballot for both races last month during this back-and-forth legal battle.Residents of an Oildale apartment complex say they were recently served with notices - warning that they will be evicted if they don't get rid of their patio gardens.    17's Mikhala Armstrong reports, most of the people who live there are seniors.The pre-trial conference for the man -- accused of biting a severed leg from a train crash victim in Wasco -- has been postponed. 27-year-old Rosendo Tellez is charged with removing human remains from a location other than a cemetery.    Video shows Tellez with a leg, which belonged to a pedestrian hit by a train in Wasco last month.    Court records show the conference was postponed to April 18th.Set to appear in a Kern County courtroom for the first time today... the man accused of abducting a Bakersfield pre-teen and taking her to Utah.    29-year-old Joshua Stehle is facing several charges including suspicion of kidnapping and child molestation.    An 11-year-old girl was reported missing last month... and when deputies searched a computer at her home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.     The girl and Stehle were stopped in Utah... and Stehle was extradited to Lerdo jail earlier this week. 

Tonya Holt is a very special lady who has worked alongside Million Kids for several years in our efforts to keep kids safe from predators. Tonya lives in the Bakersfield, CA area and she and her husband David serve in Oildale at the Church Without Walls. Tonya is a Pastoral Counselor and the area the church serves is rampant with drug use, homelessness and many challenges related to mental health and addiction. Tonya shares her experiences and perspective about how to assist others that may seem challenging to most of us. Tonya is also a credentialed life & recovery coach, and she shares some ideas for parents in how to interact with young people so they will be able to grow up with good cognitive thinking skills and have empathy for others. Here is a list of values that Tonya feels is important to have conversations about with your kids.  Key Things to Teach Kids: Empathy Values What are their Strengths? Dignity Respect for themselves Respect for Others Intuition Finding Purpose & Meaning --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/million-kids/support

Some of today's top storiesrumors are swirling on Capitol Hill this morning.     Former Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy is being considered as a top candidate for Donald Trump's chief of staff... should Trump win the presidential election. That's according to a Bloomberg article published yesterday.    It says McCarthy was offered the job in Trump's last term, but turned it down because he wanted to serve as house speaker.     According to Bloomberg, Trump is considering McCarthy as chief of staff because of McCarthy's understanding of Capitol Hill, federal agencies and budgets.     McCarthy has largely remained out of the public eye since his resignation from Congress in December. We are less than two hours away from polling sites opening up in Kern County for a special election.    Voters are being asked to choose who will complete the remainder of Kevin McCarthy's term in the House... which would've ended next January... had he not resigned Remember... the special election is *separate* from the full two-year term to *replace* McCarthy.     That race was part of the primary election earlier this month.     Here are your nine candidates... some were on your March primary ballots.    Mike Boudreaux... Anna Zoe Cohen... Vince Fong... and Kyle Kirkland are the Republicans.     Marisa Wood and Harmesh Kumar are the Democratic candidates.     James Cardoza... Ben Dewell and David Fluhart are running as no party preference.     If none of these candidates receive a majority of the votes... meaning 50 percent plus 1... there will be a runoff special election in May. And a special election is expensive.     For the primary and potential runoff... Kern County says it expects to spend $1.6 million dollars.    While Fresno, Tulare and Kings Counties estimate they will combine for $1.3 million dollars in spending.     Polling sites are set to open this morning at 7 o'clock... and will close tonight at 8.A man who was shot in Oildale nearly three years ago, has died of his wounds. The shooting happened at a suspected illegal casino on North Chester Avenue back in 20-21.    38-year-old Christopher Ray Walker was shot several times and survived.    But according to the coroner's office, Walker died this past January of complications from multiple gunshot wounds.    His death has been ruled a homicide.    No word on whether anyone has been charged in the case.Now to an officer-involved shooting in January, that left a man dead.    The Bakersfield Police Department has now released body-camera footage of the incident.    And, we want to warn you, it is graphic as it shows what transpired between officers and the suspect. Here's 17's Mikhala Armstrong.

Some of today's top storiesa frightening moment for an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing in Bakersfield...but later was found with a man in Utah KCSO said Ryder Rene Garcia was reported missing early yesterday morning.    Later that morning, deputies learned the young girl may be with a man, and traveling through Utah.    Local deputies reached out to Utah authorities to help find Garcia.    Officials say she was found with a man and unharmed.Officers over the weekend responded to a pickup truck hitting a horse and rider. BPD says they located a man and horse in the road suffering major injuries at South Sterling Street and Alto Place just before midnight Saturday. The rider eventually died from the crash. Officials say the horse had major injuries and officers decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize the horse at the scene. Police say alcohol, drugs, or speed are not factors in the crash. No arrests were made. The identity of the rider of the horse, or driver of the pickup have not been released.It's been 8 days since a deadly officer-involved shooting in Oildale.    Cole Hughes was shot by a Kern County sheriff's deputy who responded to a report of domestic violence.    Hughes' wife says this didn't have to happen.    17's Rob Hagan has the story.Police in Fresno are investigating a house fire where two children were killed. Officials responded to the house fire in Kingsburg yesterday morning.    They say they saw a car that rammed into the side of a home where a woman was inside.    Later- deputies learned that woman was the mother of the two children who were stuck inside the house----    They say she was trying to make an exit route for her two children- so they could get out safely.     However, both children- an eight year old boy and his six year old sister died in the fire----    The family says both of those children had autism.     The mother suffered non-life-threatening burns to her hands and face.

Some of today's top storiesa violent crash that shut down lanes of highway 178 last night.one of the cars resting in the median of the road.This happened on the 178 between Haley Street and Mount Vernon Avenue.At least two cars were involved.Most of the road had to be shut down as crews cleared the area.We're still waiting for more information about the crash from CHP, but an ambulance was seen leaving the scene.A man accused of domestic violence and being armed with weapons was shot by a deputy in Oildale.The shooting happened yesterday afternoon.    KCSO says deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a home on Beardsley Avenue.    Officials say when deputies arrived, they confronted a man armed with a deadly weapon.    One deputy shot the suspect.    That man was sent to the hospital.    No one else was hurt.    KCSO says there were multiple guns found on sceneToday marks four years since the world abruptly stopped...and began navigating a deadly pandemic. It was March 11, 2020.    The World Health Organization formally decalred coronavirus a pandemic.    Later that day, Tom Hanks announced he had contracted the virus.    The NBA had canceled the rest of its season.    Here in Kern County, public health officials confirmed the first case of COVID-19 on Saint Patricks Day 2020.    Our first confirmed death was a few weeks later.    Since then, 2,676 Kern County residents have died from the virus.Access to mental health services has long been a challenge for older Americans. And although Medicare's population has more than doubled over the past few decades...    The number of mental health care providers has not...but a new expansion in coverage is looking to change that.    NBC news correspondent Valerie Castro looks at how the move will affect seniors and prospective providers.

Some of today's top storiesbreaking news from overnight. Another pedestrian is dead this morning following a hit-and-run crash.It happened around 9-30 at the intersection of Columbus and Rice Street. When officers arrived... they say they found a man dead in the middle of the road. The driver involved in the crash had already fled. Investigators say the man was hit in an "unmarked crosswalk." An investigation continues this morning. By our count... this was 9-th pedestrian fatality in Kern County so far this year. Last year, there were 54.An apparent stabbing has left a man dead in east Bakersfield. It happened around 7:30 on Haley and Columbus Streets, near the Social Security Administration office. According to at least one witness, a man was stabbed. Emergency crews could be seen performing chest compressions on the victim for close to an hour. An ambulance that was called to the scene left without the victim. We're still waiting to hear back from police this morning. a disturbing discovery in Oildale... where the body of a man was found on a middle school campus. The Kern County Sheriff's Office says they the call just after 7 A-M yesterday. Deputies then found the body on the grounds of Standard Middle School. The coroner will be conducting an exam to determine how the man died.

Volunteers in Oildale clean graffiti in their free time, weather updates, and other news. This time with special guest Samantha Morales. A student athlete who has been all over the country gives us insight on what it is like to attend CSUB as an athlete. Learn from her experience and hear her inspiring outlook.

Some of today's top storiesDozens of officers scrambled to the scene of a shooting in south Bakersfield... that prompted a standoff with the SWAT team. We're told by authorities at least one shooting victim is in the hospital. 17's Rob Hagan has the latest.This is an 8-foot tall statue of Sinclair's famous green dinosaur. It's on its way back to where it belongs... at the gas station on the corner of Coffee and Hageman roads.... after being *stolen.* Officers found it still in one piece at a home in Oildale... where they also found stolen cars, gas pumps and car readers. Police say the card readers have been linked to a series of thefts at gas stations throughout Kern County. A man was arrested on several burglary charges. The green dinosaur statue... has a price tag of $100-thousand dollars. Roads are turning to rivers in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Heavy rain has triggered flooding in the area. You can see torrents of fast moving flood water winding their way through the canyons. Many of these areas are no strangers to flooding, but this year's storms have been especially brutal.Ski resorts close to home and across the state are loving every bit of this weather. Up in Mammoth Mountain, 16 to 18 inches of new snow and more is expected. Members of the resort say more than nine feet of snow has accumulated this month, which has the potential of extending the ski season.A Texas student was shot by police after bringing a gun to school. Police say they responded to an active shooter call yesterday morning at a charter school. According to school officials, a student was discovered to have brought a firearm onto campus. Police say when they arrived they attempted to negotiate with the student... But during the negotiation, an officer-involved shooting occurred. Police say no other students or officers were injured... and the suspect was transported to a local hospital. First responders say they are grateful the incident was not much worse.

Top stories of the day:A winter storm is headed our way this morning ... and while it's not expected to be a powerful storm, officials are still warning of a potential shutdown of the Grapevine. Some travel tips if you're hitting the road this weekend.reaking overnight -- a deadly motorcycle crash in Oildale.The moment so many people have been waiting years for. Whole Foods is coming to Bakersfield. Where the store will be located...and what we're learning about the project

Top Stories- We are starting to learn how powerful and deadly the rushing water from that record-breaking Sierra snowpack can be- Investigators are trying to put the pieces together from a deadly shooting in Oildale over the weekend- The debt ceiling showdown is reaching a pivotal moment

Top stories: A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead on Jan. 19. in Wasco.The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a shooting left a man dead in Oildale.An intruder who forced himself into a home on Pla Vada Drive allegedly armed himself with a hatchet from the home's garage before entering the home, according to police.

Top stories: Firefighters were called to a fire at an abandoned building in Oildale on Tuesday.The Kern County Coroner's Office has updated its 2022 numbers for fentanyl deaths.

Top Stories- Kern County Fire crews responded to a large structure fire in Oildale overnight- An officer-involved shooting left one man dead Saturday night- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging calm after former President Trump called for protests on social media this weekend, saying "illegal leaks" showed he'll be arrested tomorrow

This week on @whenwifegivesyoulemons John talks about his trip to Oildale, trying to lose our bearded dragon. Joy talks about massaging for 10 1/2 hours, getting her new massage room open, and cougar magnets #cougar #massage #beardeddragon

Why don't you just leave me alone?My hearts gonna break from the fall!Holding on to petty things!Feeling all the hate it brings!Why don't you just leave me alone!-KoRn "Oildale (Leave Me Alone)"A few reflective and honest thoughts about my own long road journey--from the bad side of the river in Bakersfield called "Oildale" to millionaire and celebrity clients in Malibu on private beaches...what a long strange trip it's been...and continues to be! I hope the show inspires some of you to think about possibilities because you never know what might happen, who you might meet along the way, or what amazing doors will be opened for you--if you are doing the work...and your heart is open to the art of possibility. Reference Book: "The Art of Possibility" by Benjamin Zander*Music: "Line of Fire" by Stanley Jay Tucker

TOO OFTEN, we Christians are terrible ambassadors for our king. We prefer that those with the greatest needs clean themselves up a bit before admitting them into our congregations.David and Tonya Holt have been on the outside looking in—dealing with various issues like drugs, abuse, and homelessness, which can open to the door for other problems of a spiritual nature. They discuss their ministry, Church Without Walls in Oildale, an impoverished area of Bakersfield, California, what led them to this work, and what it's like doing church for the hungry, homeless, and abused in a place that literally has no walls.You can follow the work of Opal Singleton-Hendershot at MillionKids.org.

TOO OFTEN, we Christians are terrible ambassadors for our king. We prefer that those with the greatest needs clean themselves up a bit before admitting them into our congregations. David and Tonya Holt have been on the outside looking in—dealing with various issues like drugs, abuse, and homelessness, which can open to the door for other problems of a spiritual nature. They discuss their ministry, Church Without Walls in Oildale, an impoverished area of Bakersfield, California, what led them to this work, and what it's like doing church for the hungry, homeless, and abused in a place that literally has no walls. You can follow the excellent work of Opal Singleton-Hendershot at MillionKids.org. Subscribe and share our YouTube channel at www.YouTube.com/GilbertHouse! Get all of our video and audio content on our new mobile app: www.gilberthouse.org/app/!——My new book, The Second Coming of Saturn, is available in paperback and Kindle! Check out free chapters of the book by clicking here (https://www.derekpgilbert.com/category/second-coming-of-saturn/).——Read my novels for free! Iron Dragons and The God Conspiracy are part of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program, and they're linked at my author page: Amazon.com/author/derekpgilbert.——Please join Derek and Sharon Gilbert each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. Get all of our podcasts — VFTB, P.I.D. Radio, and the Gilbert House Fellowship — at Spreaker: www.spreaker.com/user/gilberthouse. That's more than 1,400 hours of free archived audio going back to 2005! Check out our weekly video programs: SciFriday (www.scifriday.tv) and Unraveling Revelation (www.unravelingrevelation.tv), and subscribe to the YouTube channels: YouTube.com/UnravelingRevelation and YouTube.com/SciFridayTV.——Please visit our online store for special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store.——Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (www.facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (www.spreaker.com/user/mxpw)!

TOO OFTEN, we Christians are terrible ambassadors for our king. We prefer that those with the greatest needs clean themselves up a bit before admitting them into our congregations. David and Tonya Holt have been on the outside looking in—dealing with various issues like drugs, abuse, and homelessness, which can open to the door for other problems of a spiritual nature. They discuss their ministry, Church Without Walls in Oildale, an impoverished area of Bakersfield, California, what led them to this work, and what it's like doing church for the hungry, homeless, and abused in a place that literally has no walls. You can follow the work of Opal Singleton-Hendershot at MillionKids.org.

The wife of the manager of the Bank of America's Oildale branch is kidnapped in 1972. Purchase the Notorious Bakersfield Halloween Tour here: https://halloween2022.supercast.com/If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/NotoriousVisit the Notorious Bakersfield website: https://www.notoriousbakersfield.com/Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com

It's the end of the campaign! With the Bakersfield militia creating a distraction, the crew continue their approach into the Oildale refinery to find and confront the ganger leader Rayze.   Check out our website for episode recaps, character bios, campaign information including maps and more: https://talesfromtrantor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrantorTales YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/talesfromtrantor ~Intro/Outro Music by Bradley Parsons ~ https://fiverr.com/bradleyparsons ~ Background Ambience by Michael Ghelfi ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

The crew continue their attack on the tank controlled by the Oildale gangers. Later, a familiar voice informs them about a friend who wants to meet.   Check out our website for episode recaps, character bios, campaign information including maps and more: https://talesfromtrantor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrantorTales YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/talesfromtrantor ~Intro/Outro Music by Bradley Parsons ~ https://fiverr.com/bradleyparsons ~ Background Ambience by Michael Ghelfi ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

Preparing to take the fight to Oildale, the crew call upon new and old friends to help save the city of Bakersfield.   Check out our website for episode recaps, character bios, campaign information including maps and more: https://talesfromtrantor.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrantorTales YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/talesfromtrantor ~Intro/Outro Music by Bradley Parsons ~ https://fiverr.com/bradleyparsons ~ Background Ambience by Michael Ghelfi ~ https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

Top Stories:-A shooting at a church potluck in Alabama, where a gunman killed two and wounded a third-The City of Bakersfield is attempting to help law enforcement crack down on catalytic converter thefts-More than a dozen people were burned out of their homes yesterday when an apartment building caught fire in Oildale

Top Stories:-Local election results are starting to trickle in but votes are still being counted-A two alarm fire broke out at a commercial building on Sonora street last night-21-year-old Jerry Wayne Criss was killed in a gnarly crash in Oildale earlier this week

Top Stories:-One person is dead following a violent and fiery crash in Oildale yesterday-The Bakersfield police department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 officer, Bronx-In honor of Flag Day coming up on June 14th we are inviting you to drop off your torn, worn, and faded flags to us, here at KGET

Top Stories:-A massive fire ripped through a building in Oildale destroying a local business-CHP says at least one person is dead after a crash in Northeast Bakersfield-Governor Gavin Newsom says he has been infected with COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms

Top Stories:-A three month old child was kidnapped from his home yesterday in San Jose-A man has died after being struck by a truck in Oildale last night-Matthew Queen took to the witness stand yesterday in his own defense – and spoke about his alleged involvement in the torture and killing of Micah Holsonbake a member of the so-called ‘Bakersfield 3.'

Top Stories:-Police are investigating a homicide in south-central Bakersfield-A fire erupted at the Trout's building on North Chester Avenue, near Decatur Street, in Oildale overnight-Police in Pittsburgh say 2 juveniles were killed and at least 11 others injured during a mass shooting yesterday during a party at an air BNB, where as many as 200 people had gathered

Top Stories:-A stabbing in Oildale has left one dead and two other injured-An early morning standoff yesterday that went for nearly 9 hours left a Bakersfield police officer wounded-President Biden and Vice President Harris will host an event today celebrating the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Supreme Court Justice

Top Stories:-Two people are dead after a house fire breaks out in Oildale this morning-Lawmakers yesterday approved an emergency bill that would shield some renters from getting kicked out of their homes-As the war in Ukraine rages on President Biden is meeting Putin's economic threats with action, ordering millions of barrels of oil released from the U.S. Strategic Reserve over the coming months

Noon Top Stories:-2 dead in overnight Oildale fire-Inmate death investigated as a homicide-House approves bill legalizing marijuana

Top Stories:-A deadly crash last night led to a gas leak that shut down a portion of White Lane in southwest Bakersfield, and caused residents at a nearby apartment complex to be temporarily evacuated, after an SUV struck a vehicle-Body camera video has been released of an officer-involved shooting that took the life of a Bakersfield man in Oildale, on Pierce Road near State Road, on Feb. 9-A tentative trial date of March 21 has been set and a judge selected for the trial of Matthew Queen, who is accused of torturing and killing a man in what's become known as the “Bakersfield 3” case

Top Stories:-Governor Gavin Newsom plans to announce the next phase of California's Covid-19 response today-The family of 73-year-old Gab Song says he went hiking near Mt. Pinos Tuesday and never returned home-A Buck Owens guitar stolen from an Oildale post office late last year has been recovered

Top Stories:-An officer-involved shooting left a man dead in Oildale yesterday-Police say a stolen car crashed into an East Bakersfield home yesterday morning-The family of Bob Saget says the actor-comedian died of a brain bleed caused by an injury to the back of his head

Top Stories:-Local leaders gathered last night to have a discussion on Fentanyl, and the “silent epidemic” of people abusing the synthetic opioid-A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Oildale last night-Bakersfield Police data is shedding light on a surge of smash and grab thefts against cars

Brant Cotton is a Bakersfield native, a graduate of both West High and CSUB, and he has a role in the independent movie Oildale, the story of three homeless veterans who find family while getting their lives on track. The movie airs Sunday (Dec. 6) at 2 p.m. at the Fox Theater. Door open at 1 p.m. and the cost is just $10. Part of the proceeds benefit the Wounded Heroes Fund.

Top Stories: -Detectives believe yesterday's officer-involved shooting stemmed from a domestic violence incident-A woman was shot last night during a robbery at an Oildale marijuana shop.-The Bakersfield City Council last night approved the expansion of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village

Bakotunes welcomes singer-songwriter, bassist, LA punk pioneer and actor, John Doe of X! Hear stories from the early days of the LA punk underground, collaborating with The Doors' Ray Manzarek in the studio, becoming a (temporary) resident of historic Oildale, CA located just north of the river in Bakersfield, CA. Thoughts on the connection between punk rock and The Bakersfield Sound and more! Recorded in 2010 just prior to the X's first performance in Bakersfield at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace. Plus music. Classic! 

Through the Summer of 1981, there was a serial rapist prowling the streets of Bakersfield.But you wouldn't have known about it unless you had a connection to law enforcement or a local news reporter. Or were one of his victims, or knew one of his victims. There were no newspaper headlines or nightly TV news stories warning the citizens of Bakersfield that there was a serial rapist.Police and reporters were privy to that information and they deliberately kept the public in the dark until a suspect was finally arrested four months after the rapes began.

Billboard Top 10 recording artist & Music Row Country Breakout charting songwriter Grant Maloy Smith talks about his new release “"Appalachia: American Stories” , a follow-up to “Dust Bowl-American Stories” where it spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts including 11 in the Top 10! Grant has also made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2018, won numerous awards including 2 Grammy certificates and been inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame, plus has appeared in “Oildale” and one of his many songs “Man Of Steel” was named the official song of the National Veteran's Foundation! Check out this amazing multi-talented award-winning Grant Maloy Smith on all streaming platforms and www.grant-maloy-smith.com ! #grantmaloysmith #appalachia #americanstories #dustbowl #billboard #americana #singer #songwriter #carnegiehall #grammy #indiemusichalloffame #grammycertificates #oildale #manofsteel #nationalveteransfoundation #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergrantmaloysmith #themikewagnershowgrantmaloysmith --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themikewagnershow/support

Billboard Top 10 recording artist & Music Row Country Breakout charting songwriter Grant Maloy Smith talks about his new release “"Appalachia: American Stories” , a follow-up to “Dust Bowl-American Stories” where it spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts including 11 in the Top 10! Grant has also made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2018, won numerous awards including 2 Grammy certificates and been inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame, plus has appeared in “Oildale” and one of his many songs “Man Of Steel” was named the official song of the National Veteran's Foundation! Check out this amazing multi-talented award-winning Grant Maloy Smith on all streaming platforms and www.grant-maloy-smith.com ! #grantmaloysmith #appalachia #americanstories #dustbowl #billboard #americana #singer #songwriter #carnegiehall #grammy #indiemusichalloffame #grammycertificates #oildale #manofsteel #nationalveteransfoundation #amazon #audible #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #itunes #googleplay #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnergrantmaloysmith #themikewagnershowgrantmaloysmith

Two wounded in Oildale stabbing Structure fire breaks out in south BakersfieldDelano man arrested for animal cruelty after 4 dead horses found at his property

Japan is expanding into integrated gaming resorts with three licenses across the country. The suitors lining up to build in Yokohama are Genting Singapore and Melco Resorts & Entertainment. Industry analysts believe that Genting Singapore will eventually get the nod. The company owns and operates Resort World Sentosa in Singapore. This presents the perfect business model for expansion into Japan's second-biggest city after Tokyo. Genting Singapore has earned an “A3” credit rating from Moody's Investors Service for its overall financial strength. It is also looking to partner with local development firms. El Salvador President Moves to Make Bitcoin Legal TenderNayib Bukele is the current president of El Salvador. He recently announced he will be proposing legislation that would designate bitcoin as legal tender. This would be the first sovereign nation in the world go this route. The president is also working with Strike to build a modern financial infrastructure in El Salvador. This would be through the use of bitcoin technology. Support for Bukele is strong with the New Ideas party in control of the country's Legislative Assembly. This also means that any proposed legislation should easily pass and become law. Blockstream is another technology company aiding the process.Another Shooting at an Illegal California Casino Plagues the Bakersfield AreaLocal news sources in Bakersfield released details of a shooting on Thursday, June 3. This incident took place in Oildale at an illegal gambling operation. The victim was shot several times. He remained in serious condition at the time of the news release. In October of last year, two people were shot in the same general area. Along with seven other people, they were tied to a  different illegal casino. Maytham Mnaather was arrested in connection with that shooting. He was charged with several felony counts involving firearms and gambling paraphernalia. Separate shootings in the Bakersfield area connected with illegal gambling took place in 2018 and 2019.  WarHorse Casino in Lincoln Plans for Temporary Slot LoungeNebraska's legislature recently approved gambling expansion. That bill was also signed into law by the governor. The state's six horse racing tracks would be able to offer both casino gambling and sports betting. Plans to construct the new $220 million WarHorse Casino are on hold while the state works through the regulatory process. This could take several months from start to finish. The actual casino could take two years to build. That is why WarHorse is looking to add 305 slot machines to the simulcast facility at Lincoln Race Course. This conversion can be completed in a few weeks once final approval is obtained.   

Episode 38 features singer-songwriter Joey Kuntz. The guys talk to Joey about the release of his debut album "Lost in Oildale", keeping the Bakersfield country sound alive and his plans for future music releases. The guys also discuss the @bootsofeurope April Single of the Month winner, Thomas Rhett's decision to go back to boots and an opinion piece from Rutgers University Radio titled "Why People Hate Country Music". Joey can be found on all social media at @joeykuntzmusic. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .    

Noon Top Stories:-Anyone in California 16 years and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 57 cases-Kern County Sheriff's Office identifies man killed in fatal Oildale shooting

Sunrise Top Stories- CA Lifting Restrictions - Governor Newsom announces a plan to fully reopen California's economy.- Harrison Road Shooting Update - A wild pursuit ends with the arrest of one of the Golden Empire's Most Wanted, accused in a deadly Oildale shooting.- Calloway Drive Fatal Crash - A woman was killed in a suspected DUI car crash in Northwest Bakersfield.

Noon Top Stories:-The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirms a man arrested following a wild chase through Southern California is a person of interest in a deadly Oildale shooting-Cause of Tiger Woods crash revealed by Los Angeles county officials-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 85 cases

Sunrise Top Stories- The Voice Contestant Jim Ranger Advances - President-Elect Biden Transition Update- Assualt in Oildale

Noon Top Stories:-Kern Public Health confirms 50 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,403; including four deaths-McFarland Interim City Manager Larry Pennell is stepping down-A man was arrested in Oildale on Wednesday for stealing a motorcycle and evading deputies

Noon Top Stories:-Kern Public Health announces 12 positive local COVID-19 cases, including one non-resident-Coronavirus update nationwide-KCSO reports human fetus disposed in Oildale

Larry gives Talk Nerdy to Me a big shout out... and commits a little Freudian slip in the process! Larry Welz was born & raised in Bakersfield, California, home of Buck Owens & Merle Haggard (OK, Merle was actually from Oildale, right across the River), where he studied Drama & did Theatre in High School. In 1967 or so, he hitched a ride North to San Francisco to draw Comics for the coming Revolution. His work in such comic books as Yellow Dog, Bakersfield Kountry Komics, Funnybook, San Francisco Comic Book, Captain Guts, and Cherry Poptart is an important, if obscure, part of comic artwork history.  SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Talk Nerdy to Me Facebook -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram -- Talk Nerdy to Me website -- Zia Comics website -- Zia Comics Patreon LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes - Stitcher - Google Play #LarryWelz #CherryPoptart #CaptainGuts #Cherry #UndergroundComix

Larry Welz was born & raised in Bakersfield, California, home of Buck Owens & Merle Haggard (OK, Merle was actually from Oildale, right across the River), where he studied Drama & did Theatre in High School. In 1967 or so, he hitched a ride North to San Francisco to draw Comics for the coming Revolution. His work in such comic books as Yellow Dog, Bakersfield Kountry Komics, Funnybook, San Francisco Comic Book, Captain Guts, and Cherry Poptart is an important, if obscure, part of comic artwork history. And we find out if Larry prefers Cake or Pie!   SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos like this one! LET'S CONNECT! -- Talk Nerdy to Me Facebook -- Zia Comics Facebook -- Zia Comics Twitter -- Zia Comics Instagram -- Talk Nerdy to Me website -- Zia Comics website -- Zia Comics Patreon LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST! - iTunes - Stitcher - Google Play #LarryWelz #Cherry #CherryPoptart #CaptainGuts

Grant Maloy Smith is a Billboard Top 10 recording artist and MusicRow CountryBreakout charting songwriter of AMERICAN ROOTS music. His latest album, Dust Bowl - American Stories spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts, including eleven weeks in the Top 10. The "Bible" of American Roots music, NO DEPRESSION magazine, raved: “… lyrics and music as potent as Woody Guthrie ... A reminder of the darker period of Bob Dylan, and it's that good, that memorable…”. Grant made his Carnegie Hall in 2018 and has won numerous awards, including two Grammy® certificates. He will be appearing at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center again in 2020, and he is being inducted into the Indie Music Hall of Fame this April, at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Whether he's playing with a full band or performing solo, audiences are enthralled by his meaningful songs and his sense of humor. Grant is also an actor, appearing in the feature film Oildale filmed in Bakersfield, California.

Top Stories: - Jaime Osuna to undergo mental health evaluation as proceedings suspended in murder case- Man arrested after allegedly posing as rideshare driver and sexually assaulting a woman- Suspect in fatal Oildale stabbing has first hearing in court

Top Stories:- Q&A period begins in President Trump impeachment trial- Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits near Oildale- Eight people injured in LA high-rise fire

There was an earthquake in Oildale this morning... some of us felt it, some didn't. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Breaking the Chains founders Debra Rush and Tiffany Apodaca join the show to talk about the issue, its pervasiveness and ways that BTC is making positive impacts in the community.  Wed 1/29: Hour 1

Top Stories: - Three teens injured after vehicle hit embankment on Hwy. 178 - Firefighters called out to house fire near Memorial Hospital - KCSO identifies man killed in Sunday morning Oildale shooting

Top Stories: - KCSO identifies two killed in Hwy. 99 hit-and-run collision last week- BPD officer injured in Oildale collision - Man seriously injured in Wasco shooting

Top Stories:- Several events on tap today to ring in the new year- Law enforcement stepping up DUI patrols for New Year's- Vacant mobile home bursts in flames in Oildale

Top Stories:- House panel passes articles of impeachment against President Trump- Daycare operator convicted of multiple counts of child sex abuse- Crash in Oildale causes power outage

In this episode I have on the Founder and Creator of Magdalene Hope which is an organization that fights sex trafficking in Bakersfield. Doug teaches so many things about the Sex Trafficking industry and how we can join the fight. To get involved download worksheet here. He Explains Topics Such As: The difference between prostitution and human trafficking. The 3 different types of human trafficking. Guerrilla trafficking. Lover boy trafficking. Family trafficking. The #1 reason why drug dealers are switching drugs to become traffickers. Tips to identifying someone who might be in a trafficking situation. Situations to be watchful for so you aren't trafficked. Doug shares the nerve racking story of how they rescued a woman in Oildale 2 years ago. Read the show notes here: https://sarenahess.com/2019-08-25-ep-49-doug-bennett/ Follow Magdalene Hope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magdalene.hope/ Follow The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenforgreatnesspodcast/

The other day I was listening to some guys on the radio (yep, I still listen quite a lot to the radio, but that's because we've got a great one here in Dallas - The Ticket). Go to TheTicket.com and download their app so you can stream it free. They were talking about the sweet spot of being on the planet. Artificial intelligence prompted the conversation which had started because of an article that talked about an AI-driven robot defeating 6 players at Texas Hold 'Em poker. The machine had played trillions of hands and learned how to win through deception, which is a big component of winning poker (so I'm told). Then this past week that face app was all the rage with people taking selfies that could project, with alarming realism, what they may look like when they're old. With my face, I don't need no stinkin' app! I've got the real thing. The phrase "deepfake" is now in our consciousness. The question being debated by the morning radio guys was, "How are we gonna ever know if what we're seeing is true or not?" Technology is allowing us to manipulate reality with convincing evidence. Some think the robots - armed with AI capabilities beyond what we may be able to currently imagine - will destroy us. That prompted the notion that being a Baby Boomer is likely the ideal. Those of us born to the World War II vets between 1946 and 1964 fit that bill. I'm one of them, born in 1957 in Ada, Oklahoma - a town not known for much of anything really until Blake Shelton hit big. He even released an album featuring the town water tower in 2014 entitled, "Bringing Back The Sunshine." My family left Ada when I was in the 3rd grade moving to Louisiana. But I've lived in Texas far longer than any other state. I'm still an Okie. It's hard to explain, but I'll try. And along the way let's see if I can bring you some value as you figure out who you are because that's really the subject. Self-awareness. Self-identity. And the realization that somewhere, deep inside, we're still the little kids we once were. Roots run deep for most of us. And it's not just place that follows us the rest of our lives, but it's also time. The time when we grew up. And how. So feel free to think about your childhood. Consider the days of your youth. Reminisce. I hope your memories are mostly good, but whatever they are - I hope you find a way to leverage them to make your future better. Willis Alan Ramsey is a local DFW guy who grew up in the grand privilege of Highland Park, the wealthiest section of Dallas. He released one brilliant album in 1972. On it was a song about another Okie, Woody Guthrie..."Boy From Oklahoma." The chorus goes like this... Just a boy from Oklahoma On an endless one-night stand Wan'drin' and a-ramblin' Driftin' with the midnights and He played the blues and the ballads And all that came between His heart was in the Union And his soul was reachin' out For the servant's dream I really grew up in Louisiana and I have a special fondness for the culture, music, and food of southern Louisiana, but I have always felt more connected to Oklahoma. Sooner football was important early. I recall playing in the leaves in our yard in Ada tossing a football to myself, pretending to be a star athlete wearing the crimson and cream. Sooner state born people were always on the radar. Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (even though I was not a baseball fan), Tony Randall, Dale Robertson, James Garner, Ron Howard (hey, Opie) and of course, Will Rogers, the state's favorite son. These were the Okies of my youth. Merl Haggard wrote and sang "Okie From Muskogee" but he was from Oildale. A city in California. But both his parents were Okies who migrated like tons of others during The Great Depression. I wonder what California would be like today if it weren't for The Gold Rush and The Great Depression. Anything with "the" in front of it is a big deal. Well, all these Okies stars of my youth would be joined by country music...

On December 4, 1972, Kenneth Parnell went to Merced and kidnapped Steven Stayner. In this episode, we cover Kenneth Parnell's life and talk about the institutions, from reform school to mental hospitals, and the laws that were used to harass and arrest innocent people while letting Parnell go free. We also talk about Merced, Snelling, Bakersfield and Oildale. Join us for the 1st part in our series on the kidnapping of Steven Stayner.

Sunrise Top Stories- Oildale Investigation- Suspected DUI Crash- Casino Concerns- Best Deals in June Produced by Justus Rogers

Sunrise Top Stories- Weather- Lamont Double Homicide- DUI Checkpoints- Oildale Walmart Taxes Produced by Justus Rogers

Sunrise Top Stories- Oildale Fire- Hwy 178 Reopens- Route 99/58 Construction- Suspicious Death- Gas Prices Produced by Justus Rogers

Gooood eveeeening (or morning..or afternoon...or whenever you're downloading this...) Today is Offically OCTOBER 1st!!! This means we kick off our annual MONTH OF HORROR all throughout October. For all the thousands of new listeners out there....This means each week we'll be covering a SPOOKY/SCARY/CREEPY/CRAWLY subject (with our usual humor of corse) all month long! Up first....Story time with ya boys! Each one of us brought a different creepy story to kick off the halloween season proper..So sit back relax and enjoy yourself. Grab a blanket , grab a flash light, and grab someone close to you (consensually...i'm looking at you Mr Kavenaugh!!!) Becuase we're goign to set off the Hallween season right! BY the way, y'all need to get on facebook and subscribe to our live feed because every episode we're going to be dressing up and setting up a different theme. Go to @artandjacobdoamerica NOW on facebook and check out this week's video. Art dressed up as Batman at first then did a costume change and became Oildale mechanic....Jacob was a nun with a black sabbath t shirt on...and ERic....well Eric wore one of Jacob's Coon Skin caps...RACOON Skin that is ... hash tag #noracist.    Also shout out to ELI SIROTA...he blessed us with a special holiday theme ...Gracias Ese! Also shout out to whoever posted that creepy music on youtube that we used througout the episode, your magic is real and we beleive in you!   Subscribe and Rate and review ...and while you're at it tell ya mama and ya boo boo too!

Doug Bennett and Chunjay discuss human trafficking, getting clean and sober, and the many uses of avocado (with Chunjay's mom, Kathy)   The many uses of avocado. 17 year meth addiction. On how adultery led Doug to Jesus. On drunkenness. “Wine is from God, but the drunkard is from the devil.” - Increase Mather On heroin. “Using with a prostitute in a hotel in the red light district That’s something I don’t want to ever forget. (14:30) On Mormonism. On being molested. "I Love You (and You and You and You and You)" "Ghosts of Women Past" is somewhere in here, too. “I carried that shame and that guilt and that condemnation for 25 years or so.” - Doug “Unforgiveness is like you drinking poison and expecting the other person to get sick. So when I was able to forgive that person...I got free, myself, which was wonderful.” - Doug Call or text Doug at 661-808-HOPE (4673) if you need to talk. Episode 20 with David Bunker. Chunjay on virtue.  “I think the best investment we can make on this earth is in other people. I don’t think it’s in stocks and bonds or property.” - Doug  The lava flows in Hawaii. Bennett family history. Magdalene Hope. Rescue mission. Oildale (a section of Bakersfield) is the meth capitol of the world. A story about rescuing a woman and her kid. How does a person become a trafficker? How does a person become trafficked? Guerrilla trafficking, Romeo pimps/lover boy trafficking "Multi-Purpose Room 2" Rescue Grounds Coffee Restoration Ranch Women’s Shelter "Postcards from the Road" Coffee talk. Fasting talk. MagdaleneHope.org, RescueGrounds.com Tacos! On Beers. Royal Ruckus Presents... series of EPs. “I paid for that album with my inheritance from Grandpa.” “I spent mine on methamphetamine!” Chunjay’s mom joins the podcast. She used to live in Compton. “World’s Okayest Rapper” Magdalene Hope on Facebook @MHDoug on insta and Twitter Chunjay’s recommendation on making amends for sexual brokenness. Snippet from: “Samson (You Are Not)” Rumors of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated album  Editing goof-up! Back on how to make amends. Closing thoughts, Ruckus socials. jamey@jameyb.com @royalruckus @royalruckusofficial “Take the Leap”  Anyone want to buy EnjoyingBeer.com? On beards! Santa Claus with neck tattoos! Pomade to hair, shampoo, no conditioner, have the barber trim the facial hair.  “This White Life” Chunjay continues hair car tips. The #nopoo method. On Beastie Boys. Closing song: “Rhymin’ and Stealin’” Shouts: Cleansing Streams ministry, St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church (Boca Raton, FL) Sunday School, Bethel & The River Network, Breaking Bad, Beastie Boys, The Daniel Fast, Taco Nazo in Tijuana, Wolf Among Weeds IPA from Golden Road Brewery, Tosh.0, Samson Society, Treasures with Harmony, Pigeon John, NWA, House of Pain, Everlast, Lengthwise, Jesus Shack, Ben Folds.  All music from World's Okayest Rapper EP. http://worldsokayestrapper.com

Bro Tyler Hodge is a great man of God and children’s minister who lead Sunday School for many years in the Lake Isabella church, is now pastoring in Oildale, CA and has traveled across...

  Jeb Wilson of Nashville Photography Group is our guest for Episode 16.   Jeb hates spam. Can you curse on this podcast? Punk rock kid, ska kid, hip-hop kids. On similarities between punk and hip-hop cultures. Did the LAPD kill 2Pac? “Elvis Presley, Notorious, and 2Pac were way to big of ego maniacs to ever disappear.” On the KKK marching in the Christmas parade in Oildale.   “Dial It Up” by Royal Ruckus from Rumors of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated, available at RoyalRuckus.Bandcamp.com and pretty much everywhere you can stream music.   Chunjay talks about the history of Al Pastor tacos. Again. Catching up with Jeb. Talking about Mike Walker aka Flatline. How Flatline quit his job at the movie theatre. On working at Starbucks, http://neopolis.me/post/4989953615/some-time-ago-i-worked-at-starbucks-with-my-pal Jeb burps, and Chunjay censors it. How he gradually found himself doing photography. “When it comes down to it, it’s something my grandfather used to say, ‘Hard work pays off.’” Biggie documentary: http://www.aetv.com/specials/biggie-the-life-of-notorious-big “When people aren’t doing well in business stuff, the first thing I look at is, ‘What’s your work ethic?’ Are you putting in the time?” On awards that Jeb has won for photography. On making music videos. On setting goals. Weekly Goal100 accountability phone call with Cookbook of LA Symphony. On making checklists and setting parameters. Recommended app: EverNote. On going to movies and art museums for inspiration and ideas. On Flat Earth view of Antarctica. On BOB raising money to prove the earth is flat.   “Sunshine California” (Demo) by Royal Ruckus from Seventeen Candles, available free at NoiseTrade.com/RoyalRuckus   Chunjay and Jeb leave the taco truck and go back to Jeb’s  house for a chat. Chunjay is drinking a Dogfishhead 60 Minute IPA.  On craft beer and breweries. On bourbons. Lemon juice + bourbon + honey = nommmmm On carbonated coffee with bourbon. The AudioFeed Festival, and Jay Newman. A fun story about California rappers Royal Ruckus being on tour in Michigan in a Dodge Caravan with no scraper, no heater, and only blankets. Actress and model Savannah Clare Edwards; a former student of Chunjay’s when he was a teacher; a model for Jeb; and featured in two Royal Ruckus videos. Janelle, we need to know: who do you love more?   “Shipwreck” by Cookbook and Uno.Mas from The Roberson Bullies EP.   “My dating life makes the Titanic look like a small tugboat going down in the Kern River.” On the current dating landscape. Chunjay’s theories on why dating is so messed up right now. 1. People are maturing later. Extended adolescence. 2. Use of pornography or hookups and how it sabotages relationships. 3. The illusion of extra options. On embracing the single life. On traveling alone. Olivia Chug gets a shout-out by Chunjay. Jeb groans. On Chewbacca, Star Wars, and Disney. On giving back to the community. On serving the homeless. Jeb’s favorite taco is a spicy carne asada taco. Against cheese on tacos. “I want to taste the pigeon and the cat fully on the taco.” Podcast recommendation: The Son of a Gun Podcast (Josh Vietti), The Robcast (Rob Bell), Tactical Talk (Allison Barrie), This Is Why You’re Single (Laura Lane and Angela Spera). Jeb’s socials: @thejebwilson on instagram Chunjay’s socials: @royalruckus and @royalruckusofficial   Favorite song? “Juicy” by Notorious BIG. Shoutouts: NWA, 2Pac, Notorious BIG, working as a Starbucks barista, Yazoo, Turtle Anarchy, Mayday Brewery, Dogfishhead, Spoken Nerd and Invisible Library Records, Big Bang Theory, Twins featuring Danny Devito and Arnold Schwartzenneger, Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari (https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Romance-Aziz-Ansari/dp/0143109251), The Walking Dead. Background music by Metal Fingers, Special Herbs Vol. 12.