Student van catches on fire
The engine of a 1990 Aerostar Ford van caught on fire at approximately 9:53 a.m. on Oct. 2 in the Fine Arts staff parking lot. The damage was reportedly electrical, according to the Kern County Fire Department. The student who owns the van put the fire out with a fire extinguisher before the fire department arrived.
Staffer reports gas odor in classroom
A staff member noticed a strong natural gas odor in a classroom in Science and Engineering Building 18 Oct. 13 and later found that the leak was in a gas shut-off valve. The valve was later replaced, according to campus police.
Diabetic student collapses in cafeteria
A diabetic student collapsed on the BC cafeteria floor on Oct. 2 after he had been feeling dizzy. He reportedly felt better after eating a brownie and called a friend to take him home, according to campus police.