‘Somebody loved them, I love them’: Residents criticize Bakersfield City Council member's remarks on homeless population

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Bakersfield City Council member gave a passionate speech on Wednesday after several members of the community spoke out against his comments on homelessness made during a previous City Council meeting. On Jan. 21, Ward 6 Councilmember Zack Bashirtash expressed frustration over the city’s Clean City Initiative and Community Vitality Program, [...]