Police Release Surveillance Images of Bakersfield, CA Sexual Assault Suspect

Surveillance image of a male suspect in a building, shown on a televised news segment about a search for a sexual assault suspect in Southwest Bakersfield.

A sexual assault that occurred Monday in southwest Bakersfield, California, has led police to release surveillance images of a man wanted in connection with the incident. According to police, as the adult victim was walking in the area, the suspect approached and committed a sexual assault. Police confirmed the incident happened around 10 p.m. in the 4600 […]

Speed-Related Traffic Deaths at Historic Highs; California Pushes for Automated Enforcement

A black car speeds through a city intersection under a green light, with text discussing automated speed enforcement in California.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that for over two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. As we’ve noted in previous blogs, America’s roads and highways have become even more deadlier throughout the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, 42,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes (with 4.8 million injured). That represents an 8% increase from 2019, […]