What is the legal term for "Dine and Dash" in Kern County, CA?

Answer:
It's a petty theft if the meal was under $400 and grand theft if the figure is over that amount. It can be easily over that amount if 4 or 5 people sat down for a nice dinner and wine, then purposely left without paying.

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Probably "theft by taking."

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theft?

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stealing

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I suspect "theft".

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lol, its also known as "Chew n Screw" not sure of the legal term, but it is indeed a form of theft.

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My buddy from Bakersfield called it "the smokin' tennis shoe"

....referring to the skid marks on the tile floor as he ran out of the restaurant.

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Petty Theft

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There is a specific statute on this (among other things), and it is known as "defrauding an innkeeper." (Penal Code section 537.) The punishments are the same as for other thefts, however. $400 or less, a misdemeanor with a six month maximum jail term. Over $400 (don't pull this at Spago), a misdemeanor with a one year maximum jail term or a felony with a three year maximum prison term.