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Newsom announces partnership between CHP, Bakersfield PD for crime suppression operation
Bakersfield follows Oakland and San Francisco in receiving special attention from the state to curtail crime.
Mexican national pleads guilty for possessing heroin to distribute in Bakersfield
The man could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Bakersfield activist Riddhi Patel released from jail, posted $500,000 bail
The social justice activist posted bail of $500,000 and will appear in court next week.
Activist who threatened to kill Bakersfield lawmakers has bail reduced to $500,000
The Bakersfield social justice activist will be under tight surveillance if she is released from jail.
Bakersfield activist who threatened to murder City Council fired by nonprofit
Riddhi Patel threatened to murder the Bakersfield City Council last week for not supporting a cease-fire resolution in the Israel-Hamas war, which not only put her behind bars but also leaves her without a job.
Pro-Palestinian activist who threatened to murder Bakersfield City Council sobbed after staring down 18 felony counts
The murderous comments made by CRPE’s Riddhi Patel have been disavowed by other pro-Palestinian activists in Kern County. Now, she faces 18 felony counts and $1 million in bail.
Ceasefire backer threatens Bakersfield lawmakers: “We’ll murder you.”
Bakersfield police arrested a woman calling for a cease-fire resolution for threatening to murder the council members. Her bail sits at $1 million.
Bill to build UC medical school in Kern County receives committee approval
Kern County could host a new medical school through the University of California if the Legislature backs a proposal from Asm. Jasmeet Bains.
Kern Supervisor candidate arrested for second time in same week
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Abbasi for making annoying phone calls and making threats.
Former Condors athletic trainer to appear in court in May
The hearing date has been postponed twice now.
