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UPDATE: Officer involved shooting outside of Walmart

Officials urge safety, accountability ahead of Fourth of July fireworks

Tehachapi's Young Patriots: Kids Parade Kicks Off Fourth of July Celebration

Proposed secret rehab program for doctors goes before state Senate

Kern County's July 4th fireworks worsen already poor air quality, endangering those with respiratory conditions

Danger in the heat

BPD Shoots Assault Suspect At Walmart

Madre Fire: Evacuation warnings reach Kern County as wildfire grows to 52,000 acres

Local organization rescues hundreds of abandoned dogs across the county

BGCKC invites the community to donate to tomorrow's leaders

Fireworks safety concerns rise as July 4th approaches in Bakersfield

A look at potential local effects of the 'Big Beautfiul Bill'

California City fire destroys 30 years of documents, mayor calls damage "devastating"

Kern County faces possible growth of ICE detention centers

Crews respond to plane crash northeast of Bakersfield Thursday morning

Kern County sees alarming rise in homeless youth amid housing crisis

Bear vs. vehicle collision in the mountains: a Cautionary Tale for drivers

UPDATE: Madre Fire grows to 9,800 acres; Hwy 166 remains closed

Taft fundraiser supports local youth and honors Veterans

The harmful effects of fireworks for veterans with PTSD

Proposed bill would require cities and counties to translate public meetings

Madre Fire grows to 9,800 acres; Hwy 166 remains closed

Court documents reveal new details surrounding the death of one-year-old Amillio Gutierrez

California City woman opens little free library while local branch undergoes renovations

Honoring a hero - Bob Lechtreck’s century of service

Shafter fireworks stands double as food collection sites to help neighbors in need

Lancaster bus crash: Multiple injuries reported including 8-year-old

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