Bakersfield ca news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Bakersfield, CA:

Local News

• Kern County reports 1,300 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths (KGET) - The Kern County Public Health Department reported 1,300 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 deaths on Tuesday.
• Bakersfield police officer involved in shooting (KBAK) - A Bakersfield police officer was involved in a shooting on Tuesday evening, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
• Kern County Fairgrounds to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic (The Bakersfield Californian) - The Kern County Fairgrounds will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, offering free vaccinations to anyone 18 and older.

Crime and Public Safety

• Man arrested for attempted murder in Bakersfield shooting (KGET) - A 25-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder after a shooting in Bakersfield on Monday night.
• Bakersfield police investigate string of burglaries (KBAK) - The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries that occurred in the city over the past week.
• Kern County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in identifying suspect in hit-and-run (The Bakersfield Californian) - The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Highway 99.

Education

• Bakersfield College to offer new degree program in cybersecurity (KGET) - Bakersfield College will offer a new degree program in cybersecurity starting in the fall semester.
• Kern County schools to receive $10 million in COVID-19 relief funding (The Bakersfield Californian) - Kern County schools will receive $10 million in COVID-19 relief funding to help with pandemic-related expenses.

Business and Economy

• New restaurant opens in downtown Bakersfield (KBAK) - A new restaurant, called "The Kitchen," has opened in downtown Bakersfield, offering a variety of American cuisine.
• Bakersfield-based company to create 100 new jobs (The Bakersfield Californian) - A Bakersfield-based company, called "TerraVia," will create 100 new jobs in the city over the next year.

Sports

• Bakersfield Condors to host hockey game at Mechanics Bank Arena (KGET) - The Bakersfield Condors will host a hockey game at Mechanics Bank Arena on Saturday night.
• Kern County Fairgrounds to host rodeo (The Bakersfield Californian) - The Kern County Fairgrounds will host a rodeo on Saturday and Sunday, featuring cowboys and cowgirls from across the country.