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Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring more accountability in child abuse cases

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CHP officer dies in traffic accident

Mike Hart

Bakersfield

Bakersfield director returns for 24-hour addiction awareness event

Mike Hart

California News

New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

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Bakersfield

Gov. Newsom signs 4 new laws with harsher penalties for DUI offenders

Angela Nguyen

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now questions whether she killed her 3 children

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OpenAI's new AI tool was too capable. Now its release is delayed

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National Politics

Why aren't 2027 vehicles showing up on dealer lots yet?

Emily Hanford-Ostmann

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Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75

Justin Boggs

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Nancy Guthrie investigation: New 'ransom' note not deemed credible

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Senate passes sweeping college sports bill to regulate athlete pay, transfers

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‘About Two Weeks’: New project takes aim at Trump’s shifting Iran war timeline

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Police arrest NoCal couple in public shooting death of their son-in-law

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Hurricane Polo could bring heavy flooding in Mexico’s Baja California

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MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

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How Trump's new fuel economy rules could affect your wallet

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Paying a "convenience tax"? Here’s how to cut costs

John Matarese
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Riverside County sheriff ordered to return 650,000 seized ballots

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Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town, threatens a key rail line

AMY TAXIN, Associated Press

National News

Costco says it used tariff refunds to cut prices on everyday goods

Justin Boggs

Delano / McFarland

Maya Cinemas in Delano staying open amid nearly $150K in unpaid property taxes

Ruby Rivera

Bakersfield

Bakersfield senator helps make Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in California

Lindsey Belsky

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Bakersfield hit-and-run leaves 5-year-old critically injured

Jose Luis Verduzco
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Kern County Fair shares key safety tips for families with kids

Riley Nagel

National Politics

Supreme Court lets Trump admin use revamped federal voter eligibility database

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Pennsylvania man wounded during Trump rally assassination attempt dies

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Synthetic motor oil shortage worsens: What oil shortage means for your wallet

John Matarese

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Gyasi Zardes meets fans, signs autographs at Sportsplex Bakersfield

Karla Sosa

Delano / McFarland

Incumbents absent as Delano City Council candidates make their case at forum

Jose Luis Verduzco
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Bakersfield mom Nina Ha inspires kids through reading and community giving

Angela Nguyen

Bakersfield

Taft's Fox Theatre is for sale — but it still remains open

Lindsey Belsky

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Shafter sports complex construction halted over soaring costs

Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield

Seth Hewett runs for Bakersfield Ward 3 City Council seat

Angela Nguyen

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Investment scams top BBB's riskiest list with $5,000 median loss

Mike Hart

Bakersfield

Rescued Chihuahua Lily is looking for her forever home

Mike Hart
Crime

Four arrested after finding pounds of meth, conversion labs

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Kern County man runs nearly 300 miles for men's mental health

Karla Sosa

Bakersfield

Bakersfield shelter system lacks space for the homeless

Riley Nagel

Bakersfield

Iraq veteran returns to honor group that helped him first

Mike Hart

National Politics

Previously banned media outlets regain White House access

Justin Boggs

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Semi-truck fire at Shafter Pilot Travel Center visible for miles

Jose Luis Verduzco
Bakersfield

Experts warn of online predators targeting kids in Kern County

Angela Nguyen

Bakersfield

What’s new at the Kern County Fair? Here’s your first look

Ruby Rivera

Bakersfield

Kern County shares sample protest letter tool in Bakersfield sewer rate fight

Sam Hoyle

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Pepper the Malinois mix is ready for adoption at Marley's Mutts

Mike Hart

National News

More than 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags roller coaster

Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Kyung Lah, CNN

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Hydrochloric acid leak in East Bakersfield prompts brief shelter-in-place order

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York

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Police warn against kratom after deaths of 2 Ole Miss students

Cindy Von Quednow, CNN

National News

SCOTUS won’t intervene in custody dispute between CA couple and surrogate

Associated Press

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One ingredient, multiple meals: Versatile foods that stretch your grocery budget

John Matarese

Bakersfield

Taft works to fill vacant storefronts

Lindsey Belsky

Delano / McFarland

City of Delano gives youth a seat at the table

Ruby Rivera
Bakersfield

Kern County Fair vendors and students prep for opening night

Sam Hoyle

National Politics

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly weighing a possible presidential run

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CDPH notifies public of possible measles exposure related to train, bus rider

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USPS law enforcement arm increases security guards at facilities across US

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$15K reward offered for information on shooter in 2023 Bakersfield murder

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Taylor Swift announces new song 'Patient Zero,' her first since tying the knot

Taylor O'Bier
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Apple Siri settlement: Claims now open for up to $95 in cash

John Matarese

Delano / McFarland

Delano Hig honors former teacher with auditorium renaming on his 90th birthday

Ruby Rivera

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Houchin Community Blood Bank urging donors to give platelets as supplies run low

Ruby Rivera

Delano / McFarland

A Lifetime of Service: David Vivas continues giving back to Delano

Ruby Rivera

National News

Trump admin cancels Obamacare coverage for 760,000, citing improper signups

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Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new poll

Jennifer Agiesta
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Trump claims Iran is waiting until after midterm elections to strike deal

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California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

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Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says

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Wasco FFA students showcase animals, life skills at Kern County Fair

Tejon Indian Tribe returns annual pow wow to CSUB

Bakersfield community celebrates lives of Wetmore family

Bakersfield's Ward 1 councilman makes case for re-election

OpenAI's new AI tool was too capable. Now its release is delayed

Why aren't 2027 vehicles showing up on dealer lots yet?

Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75

National News

Here's how to keep your chats out of AI training

Interactive: AI could push 11 million Americans into new careers by 2035

NASA adds two more Starliner launches to shore up troubled spacecraft program

Nancy Guthrie investigation: New 'ransom' note not deemed credible

Senate passes sweeping college sports bill to regulate athlete pay, transfers

‘About Two Weeks’: New project takes aim at Trump’s shifting Iran war timeline

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Police arrest NoCal couple in public shooting death of their son-in-law

Hurricane Polo could bring heavy flooding in Mexico’s Baja California

MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

How Trump's new fuel economy rules could affect your wallet

Paying a "convenience tax"? Here’s how to cut costs

Riverside County sheriff ordered to return 650,000 seized ballots

Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town, threatens a key rail line

Costco says it used tariff refunds to cut prices on everyday goods

Maya Cinemas in Delano staying open amid nearly $150K in unpaid property taxes

Bakersfield senator helps make Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in California

Bakersfield hit-and-run leaves 5-year-old critically injured

Kern County Fair shares key safety tips for families with kids

Supreme Court lets Trump admin use revamped federal voter eligibility database

Pennsylvania man wounded during Trump rally assassination attempt dies

Synthetic motor oil shortage worsens: What oil shortage means for your wallet

Gyasi Zardes meets fans, signs autographs at Sportsplex Bakersfield

Incumbents absent as Delano City Council candidates make their case at forum

Bakersfield mom Nina Ha inspires kids through reading and community giving

Taft's Fox Theatre is for sale — but it still remains open

Shafter sports complex construction halted over soaring costs

Seth Hewett runs for Bakersfield Ward 3 City Council seat

Investment scams top BBB's riskiest list with $5,000 median loss

Rescued Chihuahua Lily is looking for her forever home

Four arrested after finding pounds of meth, conversion labs

Kern County man runs nearly 300 miles for men's mental health

Bakersfield shelter system lacks space for the homeless

Iraq veteran returns to honor group that helped him first

Previously banned media outlets regain White House access

Semi-truck fire at Shafter Pilot Travel Center visible for miles

Experts warn of online predators targeting kids in Kern County

What’s new at the Kern County Fair? Here’s your first look

Kern County shares sample protest letter tool in Bakersfield sewer rate fight

Pepper the Malinois mix is ready for adoption at Marley's Mutts

More than 100 riders allege brain injuries from Six Flags roller coaster

Hydrochloric acid leak in East Bakersfield prompts brief shelter-in-place order

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York

Police warn against kratom after deaths of 2 Ole Miss students

SCOTUS won’t intervene in custody dispute between CA couple and surrogate

One ingredient, multiple meals: Versatile foods that stretch your grocery budget

Taft works to fill vacant storefronts

City of Delano gives youth a seat at the table

Kern County Fair vendors and students prep for opening night

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reportedly weighing a possible presidential run

CDPH notifies public of possible measles exposure related to train, bus rider

USPS law enforcement arm increases security guards at facilities across US

$15K reward offered for information on shooter in 2023 Bakersfield murder

Taylor Swift announces new song 'Patient Zero,' her first since tying the knot

Apple Siri settlement: Claims now open for up to $95 in cash

Delano Hig honors former teacher with auditorium renaming on his 90th birthday

Houchin Community Blood Bank urging donors to give platelets as supplies run low

A Lifetime of Service: David Vivas continues giving back to Delano

Trump admin cancels Obamacare coverage for 760,000, citing improper signups

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new poll

Trump claims Iran is waiting until after midterm elections to strike deal

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says

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