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Oildale woman claiming to be set on fire says no arrests made

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Bakersfield

Christina Scrivner speaks out after passage of Scrivner Act

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Bakersfield

Mike Johnson rallies in Bakersfield to support Congressman Valadao

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Portion of Highway 46 designated as the James Dean Memorial Highway

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Greek Food Festival returns Oct. 9 with new dishes, self-guided cultural tour

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$30 million water project aims to address contamination concerns in Fuller Acres

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California governor rivals clash over costs, homelessness, and Trump in debate

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Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing

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Injured captain credited with saving 174 people aboard FlyDubai flight

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Wag Wednesday: German Shepherd Jack needs a home

A fight to stay on the council: Delano incumbents seek reelection

Man accused of leaving child to drown after dog attack to be arraigned next week

BC suicide prevention seminar connects students with support

California governor rivals clash over costs, homelessness, and Trump in debate

Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing

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Most women know breast cancer risks, yet they're not acting on them

Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants

Helicopter crash off Catalina Island kills 2, leaves 2 hospitalized, 1 missing

Execution halted, review ordered after death row inmate Pike remains alive

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Four killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 58

Court halts execution of first woman set to die in Tennessee in 200 years

As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures

Pilot accused of trying to crash a plane carrying dozens of Israelis

Canadian import ban could hit Kern County prices and supply

Governor signs Scrivner Act into law in California

Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces to guard election systems

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

Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Bakersfield director returns for 24-hour addiction awareness event

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

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

CHP officer dies in traffic accident

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

NoCal couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park charged with murder

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

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

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

Tejon Indian Tribe returns annual pow wow to CSUB

Riverside County sheriff ordered to return 650,000 seized ballots

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

Bakersfield community celebrates lives of Wetmore family

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

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

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

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

Hit-and-run leaves 5-year-old critically injured; suspect in custody

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

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