Local News

New Bakersfield VA clinic nears opening after 17 years of delays

Three Bay Area residents arrested after nearly 500 illegal Pismo clams seized

Delano / McFarland

Congressional Candidate Randy Villegas calls for gas tax suspension

Bakersfield

Ridge Fire prompts closures on I-5 over Grapevine in both directions

National News

Remains of 56 people found improperly stored at Chicago funeral home

National News

How ICE is tracking down undocumented children for wellness checks

National Politics

Epstein survivors sound alarm on Todd Blanche's track to become Attorney General

National News

Environmental groups ask FCC to nix approval for sunlight-on-demand satellite

Local News

Kern County confirms first West Nile virus case of 2026

Scripps News Life

Powerball jackpot reaches $856M. Here's what you should do first if you win

World News

Police say Thai student killed grandparents before school rampage

National News

Warning issued to those who have purchased fake and counterfeit squishy toys

National Politics

Senate approves Russia sanctions package backed by late Sen. Graham

National Politics

ACLU confident it could defeat Trump's latest birthright citizenship orders

National News

Medical emergency prompts risky winter rescue at Antarctica's McMurdo Station

National News

Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it

National News

Homebuyers need nearly $110K income to afford a typical home

National Politics

Appeals court halts Trump's ballroom project, says Congress must approve it

Scripps News Life

Best family-friendly getaways for fall 2026

World News

Drought forces water rationing across Puerto Rico amid shortage

National News

Cases of a fungus found in healthcare facilities, are rising rapidly

National News

AI creates 16 new viruses from scratch, showing promise and drawing warnings

National Politics

US economy stumbles with July job losses and sticky inflation

National Politics

Tennessee GOP primary delivers setback for Trump-endorsed Ogles

National Politics

Sen. Cassidy backs Todd Blanche, likely securing attorney general confirmation

Dont Waste Your Money

Cash now, but at what cost? Woman charged $400 to cash a check

Bakersfield

Bakersfield gym creates a safe space for people of all abilities

Bakersfield

Bakersfield council passes bike lane safety resolution

Bakersfield

Kern County confirms first measles cases in residents since 2004

Bakersfield

Kern County wine-grape acreage drops sharply amid market pressures

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Shafter Aquatic Center set to reopen Saturday with ceremony and open swim

National News

Court orders Meta to pay $567 million to address kids' mental health and safety

National News

Experts advise caution as multiple produce-borne outbreaks surge across the US

National News

Man charged with arson in Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

National News

Hurricane forecast update: Is government prepared for the rest of the season?

National News

Crews remove granite seal on White House helipad, signaling potential delays

National News

Meta says its AI model hacked another company due to 'misconfiguration'

National Politics

Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship

National News

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

Iran War

Trump pushes back on reports of arms shortages, denies frustration with Hegseth

National News

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell steps down to focus on Minnesota governor's race

National Politics

McConnell released from rehabilitation center, will continue recovery at home

Sports

UEFA demands FIFA president resign, maintains threat of World Cup boycott

National News

Kellogg to eliminate artificial colors, BHT from cereal lineup by end of 2026

National News

New poll reveals how extreme heat is changing Americans' lives

Scripps News Life

More than 1.7 million attic stairway ladders recalled due to fall risk

National News

FCC repeals national TV ownership cap, a win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

National News

Three charged with threatening judge, those tied to Nolan Wells investigation

World News

US suspends avocado inspections in Mexican state of Michoacan due to threat

Scripps News Life

CDC says 15 states now linked to cyclospora lettuce outbreak

National Politics

Senate committee votes to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress

National Politics

From employees to entrepreneurs: What's driving the small business boom 

Bakersfield

The employees behind Kern County's 17-year back-to-school tradition

Bakersfield

How Bakersfield processes water for safe community use

Delano / McFarland

McFarland school opens new early childhood and special ed complex

Arvin / Lamont

2 first-year teachers begin careers at El Camino Real Elementary in Arvin

National News

Crews get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

Frazier Park / Grapevine

Buzzard fire near the Grapevine closing lane on I-5, prompting evacuation order

National Politics

Trump is on tour touting the economy, but Americans don't share his confidence

Bakersfield

Wag Wednesday: Meet Bristol from Lucky's Crew Animal Rescue!

National News

New Mexico files lawsuit accusing DOJ of withholding Epstein records

National News

SpaceX rocket debris believed to have crashed into the moon

Bakersfield

Kern Women's Business Center hosts free hiring workshop in Bakersfield