Oildale News

Sheriff's deputy arrested on suspicion of stealing

Submitted by Cory Smith on Fri, 2010-03-19 15:51

A Kern County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Friday on suspicion of stealing from his ex-girlfriend and, possibly, the United States military.

Deputy Joshua White, 24, allegedly went into his ex-girlfriend's apartment on the 6200 block of Park Meadows Drive last week and took some items that included a camera, DVD and prescription medications. Stephanie Gann told the sheriff's office that White used a key that he wasn't allowed to have to go into her apartment without permission.

The sheriff's office served a search warrant on White's home Friday and recovered some of the stolen property along with allegedly stolen military equipment.

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Evening of fights, casino action to fight cancer

Submitted by Cory Smith on Thu, 2010-03-18 16:45

Advanced Industrial Services and Grandeur Productions are taking the fight to cancer March 27.

All proceeds from their Fight for Life event will benefit the American Cancer Society, according to a Grandeur Productions news release.

The event will be held at Advanced Industrial Services, 34933 Imperial Ave., and feature mixed martial arts and boxing matches, casino games and an open-air nightclub.

In the last two years, Leslie Knox, owner of Advanced Industrial Services, has raised $262,000 for the American Cancer Society, according to the news release.

Fight for Life begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are available by calling Advanced Industrial Services at (661) 837-0477.

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Mayor Hall to speak at NOR Chamber luncheon

Submitted by Tammy Brown on Tue, 2010-03-09 20:35

Mayor Harvey Hall is the featured speaker at the monthly North of the River Chamber of Commerce luncheon this Thursday, March 11th at Hodel's.

"Mayor Hall has always been a champion for the city and we are eager to hear what the city has in store for the North of the River area," said NOR Executive Director Stan Shires.

The luncheon is open to the public and starts at 11:30 a.m.

Hodel's is located at 5917 Knudsen Drive.

More information on the chamber can be found at www.norchamber.org.

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2 arrested in chase, alleged vehicle theft

Submitted by Cory Smith on Thu, 2010-02-25 17:11

Two people were arrested Thursday after a brief chase through Oildale.

Kern County Sheriff's deputies were sent to the area of Warren Avenue and Date Street on a report of a stolen vehicle. The deputies tried pulling over the vehicle in the area of Sequoia Drive and Sharon Lane, but the driver reportedly refused to stop.

The driver, 26-year-old Christopher Orr, led deputies on a vehicle chase before crashing and leading deputies on a short foot-chase, according to a news release.

Orr was arrested on suspicion of grand theft auto, possession of stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, evading an officer and resisting arrest.

His passenger, 28-year-old Misty Roth, was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

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1 dead as SUV crashes into canal

Submitted by Cory Smith on Thu, 2010-02-25 10:53

A 65-year-old man from Sonora is dead after his SUV crashed into an Oildale canal.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office search-and-rescue team pulled the vehicle from a canal in the area of State Road and Olive Drive on Thursday morning. It apparently flew off Highway 99 about 5 a.m., crashed through two fences and landed on its top.

A Kern County Sheriff's sergeant said rescuers had to deal with swift-moving water during the operation.

The driver was found dead inside the SUV. The California Highway Patrol didn't release his name, but said he hails from about 250 miles to the north.

It's unknown what caused the crash, but authorities said there's no indication the driver braked before the crash.

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Driver crashes into tree, may face DUI charges

Submitted by Cory Smith on Mon, 2010-02-22 12:13

A man will likely face drunk-driving charges after crashing his truck into a tree.

The California Highway Patrol didn't identify the man, who it said was under the influence of alcohol when he crashed about 1:30 a.m. Monday after missing the Airport Drive exit off northbound Highway 99.

The driver sustained moderate injuries, according to the CHP.

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Poker run planned to raise money for children battling cancer

Submitted by Tammy Brown on Sat, 2010-02-20 19:01

The first ever Reach for a Cure poker run to raise money for childhood cancer victims and their families is planned for March 21, 2010.

Second Star to the Right promises the event will offer fun for the entire family.

The Poker Run will start at Harley Davidson of Bakersfield and end at Bikersfield.

More information about the event can be found at www.secondstartotheright.org

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Postal Service gives heads up about emergency drill

Submitted by Cory Smith on Tue, 2010-02-09 17:46

The U.S. Postal Service is holding a biohazard detection drill Thursday at the Bakersfield Processing and Distribution Center, 3400 Pegasus Dr.

A building evacuation similar to a standard fire drill will occur, and decontamination stations will be set up. Participating agencies include the FBI, Kern County Department of Public Health, Kern County Environmental Health, American Red Cross, Kern County Emergency Management Services, Bakersfield Fire Department, Kern County Fire Department, Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol.

The Postal Service said it wanted to give folks in the area a heads up, so they wouldn't be alarmed by the exercise.

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