The body of missing Filipino American James Bawayan was found several days after he jumped into the Kern River in San Joaquin ...

Kern County is considering cuts to public health services that could eliminate 35 positions as officials face a $12 million budget shortfall.

More details about the Bakersfield native couple killed on a hiking trail in Arkansas on Saturday as police continue to ...

Bakersfield’s location makes it an ideal launching pad for day trips throughout Central California. Within an hour’s drive, you can reach the southern Sierra Nevada foothills, where outdoor adventures ...

The Maturango Museum serves as the cultural heart of Ridgecrest, showcasing the area’s natural history, Native American heritage, and military connections. Their petroglyph tours to nearby Little ...

Indonesian burn survivors celebrate recovery at Bakersfield's Grossman Burn Center at Dignity Health Memorial Hospital.

Kern County officials and the public discussed the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday and Tuesday, with a ...

A man, Kira Conerly-Burton II, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Michael Rico Stubbs, 32, according to ...

Kern County's proposed $4 billion budget includes cutting 35 public health positions and reducing health funding by 25%, concerning residents who spoke at Monday's public meeting.

Los Angeles County leaders want to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while on duty, a ...

The other side: Kern County permitting director Lorelei Oviatt told the Californian that Earthjustice’s objections in court ...

A semi-truck crashed and went over a bridge on Golden State Avenue Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway ...