The Bakersfield Police Department later described the situation on social media as a “confirmed bomb threat” and warned residents to avoid the downtown area while road closures remained in effect.
Researchers say such an event could “cause extensive damage to such a dense population zone,” highlighting the potential consequences for millions living in the area.
Gonzalez is accused of overseeing operations for the 18th Street Gang while acting on behalf of her husband, a longtime Mexican Mafia member who remains behind bars in a California ...