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

Delano / McFarland

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

Bakersfield

Scrivner remains in compliance at diversion hearing

Bakersfield

Cesar Chavez legacy faces scrutiny following new lawsuit

Local News

California officials allow plans for kelp farm to move forward

Bakersfield

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

National Politics

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

National Politics

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

National News

Nashville International Airport will change its name to honor Dolly Parton

Arvin / Lamont

Two Arvin city council candidates share their priorities

Bakersfield

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

Delano / McFarland

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

Bakersfield

Driver pleads not guilty in deadly Oildale crash that killed bystander

Bakersfield

Roo the German Shepherd mix is up for adoption in Bakersfield

Local News

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

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The Price of Data: A Scripps News Group investigation

Bakersfield

Kern County Sheriff Youngblood opens up about his upcoming retirement

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

Bakersfield

Community presses KHSD on safety after deadly Independence High shooting

Bakersfield

Oildale man killed on his birthday in Bakersfield police pursuit

Bakersfield

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

Delano / McFarland

Two deadly shootings in two weeks leave McFarland residents on edge

Bakersfield

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

Bakersfield

California man seen charging deputy with sword in bodycam footage

California News

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

Bakersfield

Driver dies in vehicle fire at Bakersfield hotel parking lot

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'Wrong number' text scam could lead to identity theft

National Politics

Hunter Biden jokes about 2028 run while praising Democratic leaders

National News

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

Bakersfield

Pedestrian killed in Oildale crash during police pursuit

Bakersfield

Kern County workers mark Labor Day at Stramler Park

Bakersfield

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

Bakersfield

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

Local News

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

National News

5 dead after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami

Delano / McFarland

Shooting death on 8th Street in McFarland under investigation

National News

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

Bakersfield

Kern Autism Network celebrates 30 years in Kern County

Bakersfield

Greek Food Festival adds new dishes and trip to Greece raffle

Bakersfield

One dead, two arrested following police chase in North Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Bakersfield police pursuit ends in pedestrian death

Bakersfield

Prop. 28 brings music and arts education to Bakersfield schools

Bakersfield

Social media now tops news websites as primary online news source

National News

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

National News

August hiring beats recent trend while unemployment holds at 4.1%

National Politics

Trump administration defends authority to start work on massive DC arch

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

National Politics

Record diesel prices threaten higher grocery and delivery bills

Arvin / Lamont

Arvin City Council candidates share priorities before election

Bakersfield

California wildfire fee on utility bills surprises some residents

Bakersfield

Kern County mourns Steinem and the friendship that shaped history

Bakersfield

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

Bakersfield

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

Bakersfield

Cal Water upgrades Northeast Bakersfield water system

Bakersfield

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

California News

California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it

National News

Nvidia to spend billions on Hugging Face, the startup that was hacked by OpenAI

Sports

Clippers rocked by NBA punishment over salary cap circumvention scheme

National News

Gloria Steinem, author and activist who helped shape modern feminism, dies at 92

Bakersfield

New CalFresh work rules take effect in Kern County

Arvin / Lamont

Arvin High School builds new community and parent center