Local News

WATCH: Upcoming road closures this weekend in Bakersfield

Local News

69-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash in Kern County

California News

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe

National News

Wildfires burn across western US and Canada as residents are evacuated

Scripps News Life

New consumer alert warns about scams targeting previously defrauded individuals

National News

Shake Shack worker allegedly robbed his own restaurant, then returned to work

National News

AI is giving hackers an edge. Here’s how to protect yourself from online scams

Iran War

Trump now seeks compensation from Iran after it demanded US pay for cost of war

Sports

NCAA, FBI partner to help student-athletes avoid being sexually exploited online

National News

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition weeks after fight

National News

Trial begins for man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing

National Politics

ICE expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by end of August

National News

Lake Mead hits record low water level as Colorado River concerns grow

Bakersfield

CLOSURE: Westbound lanes closed at 24th and Oak Streets

National News

Death toll continues to rise after 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia

National News

Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients

Bakersfield

Bakersfield Condors hiring game day staff for 2026-27 season

Scripps News Life

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products in 26 states over salmonella concerns

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Biggest scams hitting Bakersfield residents right now

National News

Trump proposal takes aim at Head Start expulsion ban, class sizes, and language

National Politics

Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs as she decides her next move

Dont Waste Your Money

Was that used car flooded? How to check for flood damage before you buy

Bakersfield

Bakersfield council blocks southwest radio tower plan

Bakersfield

Former BC teacher needs lung transplant, seeks $12K

National News

Sky-gazers can look forward to meteor showers. How and when to see them

National News

Captain charged after boat capsizes by Statue of Liberty, killing woman and baby

World News

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, saying no withdrawal until Hamas disarms

Bakersfield

Free mammogram screenings target underserved women

UPDATE: Fire Crews fully contained Antelope Fire Tuesday

National Politics

Hunter Biden says Joe Biden’s cancer has spread, causing severe pain

Bakersfield

Ready, Set, Back-2-School event draws 1,800 families in Bakersfield

Bakersfield

Oscar Liang, Kandice Chuang win Bakersfield junior golf titles

Bakersfield

Three juveniles charged with murder in East Bakersfield shooting

Delano / McFarland

More than a clarinet: A gift of hope for Delano teen

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