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Feb 15, 2012 at 11:42 PM
McFarland police chief Greg Herrington told residents Wednesday that the department is working on a host of new programs.
Feb 15, 2012 at 2:06 PM
In second was the Central District of California, where Los Angeles is located, with 1,275 convictions during the same 34-year period. The Southern District of New York, which includes Manhattan, was third with 1,202 convictions.
Feb 13, 2012 at 10:31 PM

A fire that destroyed a home in the 200 block of Browning Road on Monday evening is being called suspicious.

Three children were reported to have been seen leaving the area just before the fire started, according to Kern County Fire...
Feb 11, 2012 at 2:44 PM

A team of law enforcement officers from around Kern County attempted to make contact with nearly 50 people in Delano and McFarland on Saturday morning who have been released from prison early as a result of the state's prison...
Feb 9, 2012 at 1:34 PM

A motorist on Highway 99 survived a piece of metal blasting though her windshield Thursday, just a month after an eerily similar incident on the same stretch of roadway.

A McFarland woman was heading southbound on Hwy. 99 between...
Feb 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM
A motorist on Highway 99 survived a piece of metal blasting though her windshield Thursday, just a month after an eerily similar incident on the same stretch of roadway.
Feb 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM
McQuiston, currently the 1st District supervisor, announced plans Tuesday to run for the newly drawn 32nd California Assembly District seat. If elected, he would represent Delano, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, Arvin, Lamont and parts of Bakersfield,...
Feb 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Jon McQuiston plans to step away from the Kern County Board of Supervisors when his term ends later this year, but that doesn't mean he's done with politics.

McQuiston, currently the 1st District supervisor, announced plans Tuesday to...
Jan 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM
A man and a boy who tried to rob a clerk at a gas station in the 200 block of Elmo Highway in McFarland Sunday were arrested Tuesday by McFarland police.

The store clerk was able to foil the robbery Sunday night by throwing water in the...
Dec 31, 2011 at 5:28 PM
From officer-involved shootings to massive wildfires, there are a lot of stories to remember from 2011. Here are the most memorable stories from the year, in no particular order.
Dec 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

All branches of the Kern County Library will be closed Friday, Saturday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. All libraries are usually closed Sundays.

The Delano Branch is located at 925 10th Ave. The Clara M. Jackson...
Dec 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Though they took a beating at a recent charity basketball game, McFarland Police plan to carry on with plans to brighten the lives of some needy families.

On Thursday, police and city staff will be joining Santa as they deliver gifts...
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM
A parolee was arrested Tuesday for allegedly ramming his vehicle into another man.
Dec 21, 2011 at 11:18 AM

McFARLAND, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A parolee was arrested Tuesday for allegedly ramming his vehicle into another man.

Jose Guadalupe Alvarado Jr. was arguing with Jose Manual Mendoza outside a business on the 200 block of West Kern...
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM
McFarland police said a "local advocate for many Hispanic citizens" was arrested Monday afternoon for allegedly driving under the influence while in possession of methamphetamine.