A Kern County deputy improperly fired his gun earlier this month during a pursuit, the sheriff's office said Monday.

Deputy Chris Strunc, a three-year veteran, shot three rounds at the suspects' Chevrolet Blazer on Jan. 3.

Strunc attempted a traffic stop around 11 p.m. that night for unspecified code violations in the area of Tucker Road and Highline Road in Tehachapi. The suspects, described only as two white men, wouldn't stop, and the chase began.

About three minutes into the pursuit, the suspects rammed the deputy's patrol car, and Strunc responded by shooting three rounds at the Blazer.

The Blazer was later found abandoned in a field in the Golden Hills area.

An incident review board convened last week to review the deputy's weapon discharge.

A public workshop about bicycling in Kern County is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fairfield Inn, 422 W. Tehachapi Blvd.

Hosted by the Kern Council of Governments, the workshop will be a place to discuss the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs in the area.

Call Pete Smith, Kern COG project manager, at (661) 861-2191 or visit kerncountybikeplan.com for more information.

Main Street Tehachapi's Valentine event has sold out in each of its four years running, and organizers expect this year will be no different.

The 5th Annual Valentine's Wine and Chocolate Tasting will take place Saturday, February 11th in the city's downtown.

Attendees will get a custom printed wine glass and a map of downtown where they can get 10 1 1/2 oz. tastes of wine and accompanying treats at participating businesses.

Advance tickets are $25 and and $30 on the day of the event which will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

For more information call Main Street Tehachapi at 661.822-6519.