Behind the Badge
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Perseverance and a helping hand helps new recruit become a Bakersfield police officer
Ian Whittington grew up in the wine country town of Atascadero in California’s scenic central coast and always knew he…
A career change for a disc jockey leads him to Bakersfield Police Department
Mike Broida grew up in Bakersfield and spent most of his 20s working as a DJ at parties, weddings, or…
Mike Price, a 20-year resident of Anaheim, ventured out Friday evening, June 29, to grab some carne asada for dinner…
Eric Velazquez grew up with a respect for law enforcement. But as far as actually wearing the badge? “I was…
For Jared Steingraber, 1995 was a landmark year. He and his wife, Teena, had their first child, a son, Tanner.…
Scores of people showed up Saturday, June 30, for a “Baby Goat Party” hosted by Anaheim Fire & Rescue. They…
Tustin police waited as the plane touched down at LAX. After 15 years, they would finally handcuff Tustin’s first Most…
The first time Garden Grove Police Officer Phillip Pham met Officer Jason Perkins was after a terrible tragedy. It was…