Health
Kern County Rallies Blood Donations After Highway Pileup
Houchin Community Blood Bank sees surge in donations following major accident on Highway 58.
Adventist Health Bakersfield Offers Free Child Immunization Clinics in February
Clinics aim to address brutal flu season and serve uninsured and Medi-Cal patients
Houchin Blood Bank Pleads for Donors After Major Highway Crash
Urgent call for O-negative, O-positive, and A-positive blood types after 30+ vehicle collision on Highway 58 in Bakersfield.
Lifestyle
Simple Changes Help Homeowners Struggling to Sell
Experts share tips to prepare homes and get them off the market faster
CSUB's Kegley Institute Hosts Seminars to Inspire Local Community
The institute's new director aims to grow understanding of ethics in Kern County.
KHSD Offers Hands-On Experience for Students to Prepare for Workforce
Regional Occupational Center partners with Last Touch Collision to provide real-world training for high school students.
Business
Bakersfield Home Buyer Expands with New Office to Help More Homeowners Sell Fast
Central Valley Real Estate Investments opens new location to provide stress-free cash home sales in Kern County.
Burlington to Open New Stores in Bakersfield
Retailer expands presence near Valley Plaza Mall
California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Southern Railhead Facility in Kern County
Milestone marks transition from civil construction to rail delivery for state's high-speed rail project.
Crime
Bakersfield Police Seek Help Identifying Garage Door Vandals
Four males accused of damaging a garage door in Bakersfield
Students Arrested After Gun Photo Posted on Centennial High Campus
Kern High School District investigates social media post, students face discipline and criminal charges.
KCSO Seeks Help Finding Missing 21-Year-Old Woman
Authorities say Annastashia Kopras was last contacted by family on February 7, 2026.
Weather
Power Restored After Outage Hits Over 5,500 Customers in Bakersfield
PG&E resolved the issue within 30 minutes, though some customers remained without power temporarily.
Hourly Weather - Fruitvale, Bakersfield, California
Dense Fog Advisory for Saturday, January 31
Massive 59-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down California Highway
No deaths reported after chain-reaction crash on State Route 99 blamed on poor visibility from fog
