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Kern Cancer Run/Walk draws 1,500 participants and 200 survivors

Karla Sosa

California News

Union leader behind Calif. billionaires' tax proposal accused of harassing women

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Arvin welcomes new bilingual police chief after year-long vacancy

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia

AP via Scripps News Group

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Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know

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Anthropic CEO warns AI could outpace safety measures within a year

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Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Harris’ Malibu home

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Minter Field Air Museum chairman Ronald Pierce dies at 89

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Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby

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Arvin High School staff make history with Yale Educator Award

Betty Ann Ong: The voice that alerted the world of 9/11 attacks

Bakersfield marks 25 years since 9/11 with memorial ceremony honoring lives lost

Bakersfield College hosts Heroes Night to honor first responders

Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Harris’ Malibu home

Minter Field Air Museum chairman Ronald Pierce dies at 89

Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby

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El Nino keeps Atlantic hurricane season historically calm

Feeling down? A short, easy run may help

Experts say Trump's promise of midterm checks would strain the economy

Newsom signs laws aimed at protecting kids from social media, AI chatbot risks

Nation remembers victims of 9/11 as US marks 25 years since attacks

Students reflect on 9/11's legacy 25 years later

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Bakersfield PD names Ted King as new assistant chief

Who has access to your license plate data?

Delano families receive food, essentials and more at community resource rally

Scrivner remains in compliance at diversion hearing

Cesar Chavez legacy faces scrutiny following new lawsuit

California officials allow plans for kelp farm to move forward

Bakersfield honors 9/11's 25th anniversary at Fire Station 15

Trump announces $500 refunds for nearly 1 million 'Obamacare' enrollees

Trump says he’ll send Americans $5,000 each ‘if Republicans win’ in November

Nashville International Airport will change its name to honor Dolly Parton

Two Arvin city council candidates share their priorities

Families and former caregivers protest Sevita Health, Loyd's Liberty Homes

Suspects identified in deadly laundromat shooting, $10K reward offered for info

Driver pleads not guilty in deadly Oildale crash that killed bystander

Roo the German Shepherd mix is up for adoption in Bakersfield

Lawsuit accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault, claims union covered it up

The Price of Data: A Scripps News Group investigation

Kern County Sheriff Youngblood opens up about his upcoming retirement

Imported beef? How to spot American ground beef as tariff-free imports hit US

Community presses KHSD on safety after deadly Independence High shooting

Oildale man killed on his birthday in Bakersfield police pursuit

Nearly $7 million investment to boost aerospace, defense growth in Eastern Kern

Two deadly shootings in two weeks leave McFarland residents on edge

Father speaks out after 13-year-old sentenced in East Bakersfield shooting

California man seen charging deputy with sword in bodycam footage

Trial begins for men charged in killing of Australian surfers, American friend

Driver dies in vehicle fire at Bakersfield hotel parking lot

'Wrong number' text scam could lead to identity theft

Hunter Biden jokes about 2028 run while praising Democratic leaders

What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's midterm convention

Pedestrian killed in Oildale crash during police pursuit

Kern County workers mark Labor Day at Stramler Park

988 Day resource fair and blood drive set for Beale Memorial Library

Bakersfield 8-year-old boxer goes 6-0, earns nickname 'Young Mamba'

Amber Alert: Officials searching for man accused of 'concealing' teen daughter

5 dead after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami

Shooting death on 8th Street in McFarland under investigation

Trump admin makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot changes

Kern Autism Network celebrates 30 years in Kern County

Greek Food Festival adds new dishes and trip to Greece raffle

One dead, two arrested following police chase in North Bakersfield

Bakersfield police pursuit ends in pedestrian death

Prop. 28 brings music and arts education to Bakersfield schools

Social media now tops news websites as primary online news source

Lindsay Clancy case ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, defense appeal denied

August hiring beats recent trend while unemployment holds at 4.1%

Trump administration defends authority to start work on massive DC arch

Fall travel deals harder to find this year, as gas prices and airfares soar

Record diesel prices threaten higher grocery and delivery bills

Arvin City Council candidates share priorities before election

California wildfire fee on utility bills surprises some residents

Kern County mourns Steinem and the friendship that shaped history

'La Cuadrilla de la Semana' 2026 comes to an end

Becerra endorses Sen. Hurtado in first Kern County visit since primary

Cal Water upgrades Northeast Bakersfield water system

Wag Wednesday: Meet Bobert, a Frenchie mix up for adoption in Kern County

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