Sheriff outlines challenges facing dept.

The involvement of the community is critical we [law enforcement officers] are only as good as you let us be. Youngblood was reelected to his position in June, when he won the race uncontested.

Scorpions going in homes

A man called 17 News after he found scorpions in his northwest Bakersfield home, and feared they were deadly.

City's health care costs stay flat, but long-term liability looms

The city of Bakersfield and its employees got some good financial news Tuesday: Health insurance premiums won't go up next year.

Santa Barbara slaps down Target proposal again

For the third time in six years, the city of Santa Barbara has rejected the popular department store Target, saying no to millions of dollars in potential sales tax revenues.

Fleischmann Invests $598,000 In His Campaign: Smith Raises $623,103 Crangle Puts $80,000 Into 3rd District Race And ...

Chattanooga attorney Chuck Fleischmann has put $598,000 into his campaign to become the next 3rd District Congress representative. And Robin Smith of Hixson is by far the leader in gathering individual and PAC contributions, amassing a total $623,103.