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Long Awaited Sidewalk Improvement Project Begun
Walking down one street in Oildale now is a little safer thanks to money that comes from the Safe Routes To School grant.
Last Suspect In North High Burglary Has Turned Himself In
The last of three suspects in connection to the north high vandalism and burglary spree has turned himself in.
A telephone utility crew accidentally punctured a natural gas line in an Oildale neighborhood, fire officials said.
Police ID Knucklehead Burglar as Oildale man
It didn't take long. Police have put a name to the puzzled face of the knucklehead burglar seen looking straight into a surveillance camera during a breakin last week.
Hart Park seeing hate crime spree
Hart Park has become the scene of a worrisome spike in hate crimes in recent weeks.
Packaging design and manufacturing firm Maxco Supply Inc. has opened a South Valley distribution facility in Delano.
Oildale woman give "cool parent" citation for serving alcohol to kids
A 57-year-old Oildale woman was cited this week under the "cool parent" law which makes it a misdemeanor to serve alcohol to minors, sheriff's officials confirmed Friday.
Sheriff's Deputies Bust Oildale Medicinal Marijuana Co-op
Another medical marijuana co-operative was busted Wednesday afternoon by the Kern County Sheriff's Department, this time in Oildale.
Readers from as far away as England have written The Californian with offers of toys and money for the young victim.
Librarian writing the book on Oildale history
"People who have Oildale historical interest photos -- of people, places and events -- and care to share them with the public, and with anyone researching Oildale, are encouraged to bring them to the Bryce C. Rathbun Library, 200 W. China Grade Loop, 393-6431. Staff can scan them while you wait and return them immediately.
Oildale Residents Concerned Over Proposed Development Plan
Some residents in Oildale are concerned about a proposed development plan adjacent to their homes.
Crime shorts: Man attacked neighbors with hedge trimmers
On Wednesday, at 8:34 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a trailer park at 123 McCord Av.
Deputies say Bakersfield man grew pot, sold it to students
An Oildale man was growing marijuana in his apartment across the street from North High School and selling it to students, the Sheriffa TMs Department said Wednesday.
Man accused of threatening Aera Energy, hospital takes plea deal
Aera Energy has set up very public security with cement barricades and security guards in response to threats from former employee Clyde Bivins.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries
When: Sunday Service at 10 a.m. Meet & Greet at 3 p.m. Information: 395-0933 Lighthouse Christian Ministries is going dark today after 33 years of service to the community.
Good Samaritan fears for blind, homeless man
An Oildale man contacted 17News after finding a blind homeless man at his church.
Casey Christie / The Californian Retiring post office letter carrier, Paul Shaw tries on one of his first hats he wore close to 50 years ago while delivering mail in Oildale.
Hazmat team investigating suspicious substance in letter to Sheriff
Environmental health workers clad in white HAZMAT suits joined Kern County firefighters in investigating an envelope that spilled a white powdery substance when opened by staff members at the Sheriff's headquarters in Oildale.
Man pleads not guilty to running over 8-year-old
Eight year old Brandon Brownen was struck and killed in his Oildale neighborhood by an alleged drunk driver.
A couple who reportedly tried to help a 16-year-old Saturday night in Oildale wound up getting carjacked by the youth, the Kern County Sheriff's Department reported.
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