TOP POLITICAL STORIES​​​​​​​   Bruce Freeman captures Ward 5 Bakersfield City Council seat The Bakersfield Californian  – ‎8 hours ago‎ Political observers said the make-up of Ward 5, where registered Republicans outnumber Democrats substantially, was more welcoming to Freeman, whose business background and criticisms of city employee pension costs plays well with local … Well-known attorney says Sheriff’s Office damaged his reputation. […]