Bakersfield airport shut after hazardous material is found in checked bag No airplanes are landing or departing from Bakersfield's airport this morning as officials deal with an "ongoing security incident," according to the ...

Russians come to Bakersfield for U.S. culture The cultural understanding started as soon as the 10 Russian delegates stepped into the Bakersfield Airport Saturday night.For them, it was 20 hour flight just to see Bakersfield."It's hard to distinguish my feelings right now," said Diana Solatska of Irkutsk, Russia. "But I'm happy I'm here at last"Solatska and the rest of the Russians are in Bakersfield as part of the Open World Program, which is sponsored by the U.S. Congress. According to Brian Pitts with the Friendship Force of Kern County, which is hosting the delegates, Open World has a very special mission. "Reach across the ocean and get people to know each other," he said. "Learn abou...