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National Politics

What to expect in the first Trump-Harris presidential debate

Joe St. George

Bakersfield

Dairy cattle events pulled from Kern County Fair following Avian Flu cases

Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield

ADAPTIdance: Adaptive and inclusive dance program in Kern County

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

A New Look Is Coming For Bakersfield College Memorial Stadium

Eric J. Dockery

Kern River Valley

Havilah residents report being victims of looters

Corey O'Leary

National News

James Earl Jones, iconic actor and voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies at 93

Alex Arger
More News In Your Neighborhood

Delano / McFarland

Wonderful College Prep Academy named as "America's Healthiest School" for 2024.

Ruby Rivera

Bakersfield

Potential medical school in Bakersfield to address healthcare needs in Kern

Dominique LaVigne

Bakersfield

What has District 2 been able to accomplish without a Supervisor?

Veronica Morley
California City

Vasquez takes on new role in race for Cal City mayor

Steve Virgen

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Shafter residents, businesses city happy with recent summer event series

Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield

Bakersfield City Council approves connector loop in Centennial Corridor Project

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

Two young artist spread their wings and help with The Butterfly Collection

Eric J. Dockery

Kern River Valley

Sierra Way on track to re-open in November

Corey O'Leary
Arvin / Lamont

LESD Family Resource Center and Learning Center holds an open house

Priscilla Lara

Taft / Maricopa

Kelly Carden Jr.'s vision for District 2

Raquel Calo

Bakersfield

RECOVERY MONTH: Arizona man travels more than 600 miles to pursue sobriety

Dominique LaVigne

Bakersfield

DONATIONS NEEDED: "If You Give A Child A Book" Blitz!

23ABC News Staff

Arvin / Lamont

From the fields to the labs: Pepperdine professor remembers his roots

Priscilla Lara

Kern River Valley

KCSO releases bodycam footage of officer involved shooting in Onyx

Corey O'Leary
Bakersfield

"I Miss You Already": Local Author writes about motherhood

Chantaye Imani

Bakersfield

Growing into Mindfulness: Youth Detention Centers see impact

Raquel Calo

Bakersfield

KIC:Transforming Students' Careers Through Paid Internships in Bakersfield

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

CSUB: Help Students Reach Higher Education through Scholarship

Eric J. Dockery

Bakersfield

Family of Vietnam vet reunited with his Bronze Star

Veronica Morley

Delano / McFarland

Delano senior citizens voicing concerns on possible relocation of their center.

Ruby Rivera
Bakersfield

The Guild House reopens in Downtown Bakersfield

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

CAPK Kicks Off September with Hunger Action Month for Kern County

Eric J. Dockery

Bakersfield

WANTED: Search for man who assaulted Kern County Sheriff Deputies

23ABC News Staff

Bakersfield

Rep. Vince Fong responds to Newsom's proposed refinery mandate

Veronica Morley

California City

Motivated mother running for council in Cal City

Steve Virgen

Bakersfield

All charged up: Holiday travel brings wait times

Chantaye Imani
Arvin / Lamont

A 'pizza' history: Bear Mountain Pizza celebrates 25th anniversary

Priscilla Lara

Bakersfield

Labor Day: A family's day at Kern River Campgrounds

Madi Vollmer

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

WASCO ROSE FEST: A sense of tradition and community alive and well

Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield

The City of Bakersfield is closing their spray parks for the year

Eric J. Dockery

Bakersfield

Aqua-Nut Divers helping military veterans earn their stripes underwater

Eric J. Dockery

Bakersfield

Rise of an Empire: Champions of Swords recreates the medieval era in Bakersfield

Avery Elowitt
Bakersfield

Painting the pens: local youth prepare the fairgrounds for the Kern County Fair

Avery Elowitt

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Travelers excited about Highway 46 project conclusion ahead of holiday weekend

Sam Hoyle

Bakersfield

Kern County Animal Services offers affordable spay and neuter for select areas

Chantaye Imani

Bakersfield

The last grange in Kern County is still going strong

Veronica Morley

Bakersfield

One man, One Car, A Journey from Bakersfield to Pakistan

Eric J. Dockery

Delano / McFarland

Students from Wonderful Academy are learning culinary skills from the ground up.

Ruby Rivera
Bakersfield

New FAFSA rollout delays cause lingering problems for local college students

Dominique LaVigne

Bakersfield

A look back on the eighth season of Books in Motion

Grace Laverriere

Bakersfield

Friends remember beloved anchor and weatherman Rusty Shoop

Veronica Morley

Kern River Valley

Alleged arsonist arrested for starting eight fires in Kernville

Corey O'Leary

Bakersfield

Recovering Addict in Bakersfield Shares Story for Overdose Awareness day

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

Bakersfield photographer receives grant from the city to help her small business

Chantaye Imani
Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

California Table Grape season ramping up for growers around Kern County

Sam Hoyle

Arvin / Lamont

"If You Give a Child a Book..." comes to Lamont

Priscilla Lara

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Shafter Sgt. Martinez died following an "unknown medical emergency"

23ABC News Staff

Bakersfield

Local Bakersfield WWII Veteran turns 100!

Madi Vollmer

Bakersfield

Mom's House: Local restaurant shares a taste of history and culture in soul food

Dominique LaVigne

Bakersfield

Latest show at the Ovation Theatre honors the career of musician Carole King

Grace Laverriere
Bakersfield

Rusty Shoop, Bakersfield anchor and weatherman, dies at 76

23ABC News Staff

Delano / McFarland

Long overdue street fixtures are coming to the city of McFarland.

Ruby Rivera

Kern River Valley

Hazardous waste removal begins in Havilah on properties burned by Borel Fire

Corey O'Leary

Taft / Maricopa

Taft College gears up for the 14th annual Cougar Cookout

Raquel Calo

Arvin / Lamont

Injured officer returns to the Arvin Police Department

Priscilla Lara

Shafter / Wasco / Lost Hills

Law enforcement community mourns loss of Shafter Sgt. Moises Martinez

Sam Hoyle
Bakersfield

COVID-19 is not over, two new variants have surfaced throughout the country

Eric J. Dockery

Bakersfield

Faculty and students protest new FIELD leadership in Bakersfield

Avery Elowitt

Bakersfield

City prepares to launch next phase of homeless response strategies

Veronica Morley

Alleged capsule in student's water at Grow Academy Arvin

No turnover in Tehachapi as another election is canceled

Former Coach gives speech to motivate and inspire the Renegades of today

Habitat for Humanity hosts "Raising the Walls" event in Taft

Wonderful College Prep Academy named as "America's Healthiest School" for 2024.

Potential medical school in Bakersfield to address healthcare needs in Kern

What has District 2 been able to accomplish without a Supervisor?

Vasquez takes on new role in race for Cal City mayor

Shafter residents, businesses city happy with recent summer event series

Bakersfield City Council approves connector loop in Centennial Corridor Project

Two young artist spread their wings and help with The Butterfly Collection

Sierra Way on track to re-open in November

LESD Family Resource Center and Learning Center holds an open house

Kelly Carden Jr.'s vision for District 2

RECOVERY MONTH: Arizona man travels more than 600 miles to pursue sobriety

DONATIONS NEEDED: "If You Give A Child A Book" Blitz!

From the fields to the labs: Pepperdine professor remembers his roots

KCSO releases bodycam footage of officer involved shooting in Onyx

"I Miss You Already": Local Author writes about motherhood

Growing into Mindfulness: Youth Detention Centers see impact

KIC:Transforming Students' Careers Through Paid Internships in Bakersfield

CSUB: Help Students Reach Higher Education through Scholarship

Family of Vietnam vet reunited with his Bronze Star

Delano senior citizens voicing concerns on possible relocation of their center.

The Guild House reopens in Downtown Bakersfield

CAPK Kicks Off September with Hunger Action Month for Kern County

WANTED: Search for man who assaulted Kern County Sheriff Deputies

Rep. Vince Fong responds to Newsom's proposed refinery mandate

Motivated mother running for council in Cal City

All charged up: Holiday travel brings wait times

A 'pizza' history: Bear Mountain Pizza celebrates 25th anniversary

Labor Day: A family's day at Kern River Campgrounds

WASCO ROSE FEST: A sense of tradition and community alive and well

The City of Bakersfield is closing their spray parks for the year

Aqua-Nut Divers helping military veterans earn their stripes underwater

Rise of an Empire: Champions of Swords recreates the medieval era in Bakersfield

Painting the pens: local youth prepare the fairgrounds for the Kern County Fair

Travelers excited about Highway 46 project conclusion ahead of holiday weekend

Kern County Animal Services offers affordable spay and neuter for select areas

The last grange in Kern County is still going strong

One man, One Car, A Journey from Bakersfield to Pakistan

Students from Wonderful Academy are learning culinary skills from the ground up.

New FAFSA rollout delays cause lingering problems for local college students

A look back on the eighth season of Books in Motion

Friends remember beloved anchor and weatherman Rusty Shoop

Alleged arsonist arrested for starting eight fires in Kernville

Recovering Addict in Bakersfield Shares Story for Overdose Awareness day

Bakersfield photographer receives grant from the city to help her small business

California Table Grape season ramping up for growers around Kern County

"If You Give a Child a Book..." comes to Lamont

Shafter Sgt. Martinez died following an "unknown medical emergency"

Local Bakersfield WWII Veteran turns 100!

Mom's House: Local restaurant shares a taste of history and culture in soul food

Latest show at the Ovation Theatre honors the career of musician Carole King

Rusty Shoop, Bakersfield anchor and weatherman, dies at 76

Long overdue street fixtures are coming to the city of McFarland.

Hazardous waste removal begins in Havilah on properties burned by Borel Fire

Taft College gears up for the 14th annual Cougar Cookout

Injured officer returns to the Arvin Police Department

Law enforcement community mourns loss of Shafter Sgt. Moises Martinez

COVID-19 is not over, two new variants have surfaced throughout the country

Faculty and students protest new FIELD leadership in Bakersfield

City prepares to launch next phase of homeless response strategies