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Apr 26, 2013 at 12:57 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Some Oildale shop owners are worried about what will open up in a now-closed medical marijuana dispensary. One merchant has heard it will house a so-called "sweepstakes cafe," and he thinks that would bring...
Apr 24, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Some Oildale shop owners are worried about what will open up in a now-closed medical marijuana dispensary. One merchant has heard it will house a so-called "sweepstakes cafe," and he thinks that would bring crime and problems to the area.
Mar 28, 2013 at 10:42 PM
City officials are the latest to raise issues over the new, so-called "sweepstakes" cafes. The police chief says the businesses are on his radar, and at least one City Council member wants a good, hard look at them.
Mar 28, 2013 at 10:42 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — City officials are the latest to raise issues over the new, so-called "sweepstakes" cafes. The police chief says the businesses are on his radar, and at least one City Council member wants a good, hard look at...
Mar 22, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Business owners in a south Bakersfield shopping center blame a sweepstakes cafe for crime and disturbances in their area. One shop owner said she wants more help from the city, and she's contacted the city councilman from the area.
Feb 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM
A Taft family wonders why they can't open a "sweepstakes cafe," while other facilities continue to start up. These operations have been the target of legal action by the Kern County District Attorney, and that office warns they're still convinced...
Sep 21, 2012 at 5:39 PM
The Kern County District Attorney's office has cracked down on so-called Internet cafes, saying the sweepstakes games they offer are really gambling. So, neighbors have asked Eyewitness News why some facilities are still open, and they complained...
Sep 21, 2012 at 5:39 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney's office has cracked down on so-called Internet cafes, saying the sweepstakes games they offer are really gambling.

So, neighbors have asked Eyewitness News why some...
Jul 25, 2012 at 1:05 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney's Office is going after local Internet cafes, saying their sweepstakes services are really illegal gambling operations.

Ahead of a civil trial, a judge has ordered...
Jul 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM
A Kern County judge on Monday ordered four "sweepstakes cafes" to halt their "sweepstakes" business. The sweepstakes cafes allow patrons to win money by playing Las Vegas-style video slot machines, under the guise of buying time to surf the Internet.
Oct 24, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Internet sweepstakes cafes and are popping up all over the nation. Recently, one showed up in southwest Bakersfield, and it is raising eyebrows.

The business in question is located in southwest Bakersfield off Planz and Stein Road. On...
Jun 22, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger was captured near Los Angeles 16 years after his run from the law sparked an international manhunt and served as a major embarrassment to the FBI as their onetime informant eluded authorities.
Apr 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM
A California woman is suing a popular Internet dating site, saying she was sexually assaulted by a man she met on Match.com.
Jun 26, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Authorities say they are investigating five Internet cafes in San Diego and one in Oceanside as possible fronts for illegal gambling. The five businesses were raided Wednesday and 31 gaming devices as well as more than $11,000 were seized.
Nov 25, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Tired of traffic, crime and the high cost of living, Suzie and David Threadgold sold their home near Los Angeles and moved to central North Dakota. Few here understand why.