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Frantic holiday shoppers be wary as scammers are on the rise
As we are getting through the holiday season and the public wraps up any post-holiday purchases, crime experts warn to…
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Experience, expertise, and passion: Bakersfield Police Department offers a chance to a second career
Samah Barakat celebrated her 40th birthday in the most unforgettable way – fulfilling her dream of becoming a police officer…
College athlete finds the team he needs at Bakersfield Police Department
While studying at California State University, Bakersfield, Jacob Thalin took the usual courses: math, biology, English, and the artistry of…
Santa Ana kids treated to holiday happiness during police department gift giveaway
All it took was an Instagram post. By the time the post was deleted an hour later, word had spread…
Your chances of encountering a smash-and-grab are rare, but if…
The odds of being caught up in a smash-and-grab robbery during the holiday season are small — though if you were…
Hoag, Grail hold cancer screening for Orange County firefighters
When firefighters battle a blaze they face dangers seen and unseen. Although the fire itself is the immediate danger, many…
Rain reminds us of the importance of preparedness
After a winter of record rainfall in parts of California, not to mention the nearly unprecedented effects of Hurricane Hillary…
Social media platforms sue tech giant for endangering children
Social media platforms are facing added scrutiny for their practices and engagement with youth in the wake of growing concern…
Participants lace their shoes for Santa Ana Police Department’s Holiday 5k Fun Run
Runners took to the start line at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29 outside the Santa Ana Police Department for the third…
Santa Ana police excited to ‘de-escalate’ with new room
In a large room covered in mats, Nicholas Romero and Martin Gutierrez roll around testing out different grappling techniques, holds,…