A memorial has been set up outside the motel room where Genesis’ body was found and where police believe she was killed.

Shedeur Sanders is making his case for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, while his mom, Pilar Sanders, is standing out ...

Family members and residents say alleged abuse by the girl's father was reported to the county’s Child Protective Services ...

The family of 8-year-old Genesis Mata is speaking out following her death, calling for change within Kern County’s child ...

Genesis Mata was set to start second grade at Pauly Elementary next week. She loved to dance, her grandmother said at a vigil ...

The suspects in the murder of an 8-year-old girl in central Bakersfield have been officially charged and made their first court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.

Genesis Ariah Mata, 8, reportedly died on Friday night, but 911 wasn't called until the next day. Her father and stepmother ...

The documents indicate Child Protective Services had an active case against Ray Mata because a boy had been missing school, ...

Warning: Distressing content. A couple have been accused of torturing and killing their little girl who was found dead in a ...

Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte have been charged with first-degree murder, willful cruelty to a child, and torture ...

The 8-year-old girl found dead in a Bakersfield hotel bathtub endured disturbing acts of abuse before dying last week, according to police documents.

Family and community members gathered outside Kern County Human Services early Friday morning, demanding an investigation ...