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"I thought I was alone here."

Alex Bell, 23ABC

5:25 PM, Jun 08, 2021
Poll: Same-sex marriage support at 70% for first time in US

Kyle Hicks

12:38 PM, Jun 08, 2021
“We didn’t choose to be different."

Kristin Vartan, 23ABC

11:33 PM, Jun 03, 2021
LGBTQ Pride flag raised at San Diego's City Hall

Jermaine Ong

2:06 PM, Jun 07, 2021

Coronavirus

California is reopening Tuesday: Here's what you need to know

Kristin Vartan, 23ABC

Coronavirus

Kern County winner drawn at California vaccine lottery drawing

Veronica Morley, 23ABC

Covering Kern County

Mayor of Arvin accused of unemployment fraud by the city of Arvin

Covering Kern County

Some cities struggling to afford contracted fire services

Austin Westfall, 23ABC

Coronavirus

CA state health departments request more funding

Keeley Van Middendorp, 23ABC

Education

Fairfax School Board meeting becomes heated

Keeley Van Middendorp, 23ABC

Foodie Friday

18hundred welcoming back community members

Kallyn Hobmann, 23ABC

Kern Back In Business

Adventist Health Bakersfield hosting hiring event next week

Veronica Morley, 23ABC

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"I thought I was alone here."

Poll: Same-sex marriage support at 70% for first time in US

“We didn’t choose to be different."

LGBTQ Pride flag raised at San Diego's City Hall

What constitutes a mass shooting?

How fast can temperatures inside a parked car rise?

Can businesses ask about your vaccine status?

Drought, wildfires taking over WAKC Water Summit

Free tacos from Taco Bell on June 15

Shooter posted threats on Facebook

State capitol accepting visitors

Inmate stabbed to death at Kern Valley State Prison

Apple tries to protect image

Consistent workplace mask guidance

Sephora set to open location at the Shops at Riverwalk next month

Bakersfield bridal show post-pandemic

Bakersfield Homeless Center receives grant supporting afterschool & job development program

$4.5 million accepted by family of man killed by police

Plus-size model promotes body positivity

YouTube suspends Sen. Johnson for a week for COVID-19 misinformation

Chicago police officer arrested for alleged role in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Demand for wedding services overwhelming following pandemic

Programs aim to help people of color buy franchises

Nonprofit seeks to end rise in harassment

How Dems' slim Congressional margin could quickly flip

Teen who recorded Floyd's death honored by Pulitzer Prizes

CDC issues health advisory about rising RSV cases across the south

FDA tells J&J to toss 60M doses made at Baltimore plant

FDA extends expiration date for J&J vaccine by 6 weeks

Newsom, elected officials to get pay raise this year

Pandemic travel trends carrying over to 2021

Goodwill program aims to train job seekers for new careers

Flag Day flyover by CAU

Democrats to cover cost of recall election

California lawmakers get raise in 2021

California people charged in Capitol riot

CityServe offering 3-day football camp

Karaoke contest for Kern County Fair

Hwy. 178 through the canyon to be closed overnight for construction work

Graduation pictures at the Fox

CBP: Fewer children cross US border in May, more adults

'Hot' car market to remain through end of year, experts say

Another jump in prices tightens the squeeze on US consumers

Is excess trash an infrastructure problem or a behavior problem?

Rural communities fight for better broadband to survive and grow

Building a culture of mental health for young men of color

High-speed chase out of Barstow ends in deadly crash

LGBTQ supporters fighting back against anti-trans bill

As investment grows in electric cars, groups work to make sure the future is fair

French man sentenced to 4 months in prison for slapping Macron

AARP: Drug prices rising twice as fast as inflation

DEA loosens regulations on medical marijuana research

Several goods will be in short supply this summer

Study finds breathing in laughing gas can help reduce depression symptoms

Fairfax School District Board to discuss Grand Jury report

Study examines pandemic's impact on suicidal thoughts

Hotel rates rising fast as travel resumes

State appealing assault weapons ban ruling; now what?

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is back with new, exciting elements

United Healthcare delays new ER visit policy

El Chapo's wife pleads guilty to 3 charges

Grad turns down scholarship, asks it be given to someone else

CHP: Body found in aqueduct near Outlets at Tejon

Moderna seeks authorization for COVID vaccine in adolescents

Most of Kern County now in "exceptional drought"

UPDATE: Taft Hwy. reopens after deadly crash near Sunridge Ave.

Scripps Spelling Bee returns June 12

Congrats to Grads