Health
Rodent Activity Expands Beyond Coastal Cities, Exposing 1.2 Million Inland Californians to New Public Health Risks
Bakersfield pest control company owner warns of growing inland rodent issues driven by climate shifts and urban growth
Rodent Activity Expands Beyond Coastal Cities, Exposing 1.2 Million Inland Californians to New Public Health Risks
Rodent exposure is increasingly a public health issue in inland cities, not just a property concern.
Kern County Rallies Blood Donations After Highway Pileup
Houchin Community Blood Bank sees surge in donations following major accident on Highway 58.
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.
Weather
Pile Burns Planned at Upper Kern River Recreation Sites
Sequoia National Forest to conduct controlled burns on Wednesday to reduce wildfire risk
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
Politics
Bakersfield Council Member Apologizes for 'Homeless Degenerates' Remark
Bashirtash faces backlash after controversial comments at city council meeting
Passengers Reject California's High-Speed Rail Project
Locals say the $135 billion plan has already caused too much damage to their communities.
Lawsuit Alleges 'Hell on Earth' Conditions at California ICE Detention Center
Detainees describe facility as 'torture chamber' as legal challenges mount over remote location and rapid expansion
