Business
Valley Strong Credit Union to Open Branch in Shafter
New location planned near Highway 43 and Central Avenue
California Resources Corp. Lays Off Dozens in Bakersfield
Oil and gas company cuts positions after acquiring Berry Corp. last year
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.
Crime
Kern County Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence in Fatal DUI Crash
Anabell Correa faces murder and DUI charges in deaths of married couple
Driver Arrested After Alleged DUI Crash in Mettler
CHP investigating incident on Mettler Frontage Road near Highway 99
Bakersfield to Receive Nearly $5 Million in CalVIP Violence Prevention Funding
The state's investment aims to reduce violent crime through community-based efforts.
Weather
Multi-vehicle Crash on Highway 155 Near Sawmill Road Amid Heavy Snowfall
Cleanup underway after incident involving around 5 vehicles in Kern County, California
Planned 8-Acre Burn Near Kern River to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Forest service aims to improve forest health with controlled burn in Bakersfield area
CHP to Escort Traffic on Northbound I-5 After Crash Involving Ice
Authorities say the closure is due to a crash caused by icy conditions on the highway.
Health
Counseling Services in Bakersfield Offer Support for Mental Health and Recovery
Local providers use evidence-based approaches to help individuals and families overcome challenges
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.
Lifestyle
Tattoo Artist Calls Craft a 'Sacred American Pastime'
Bakersfield tattoo artist Bobby Holland says tattooing veterans is one of his favorite things to do.
Nearly 1 in 4 Married Californians Can't Afford Divorce
A Bakersfield expert explains the real costs and options for couples seeking divorce.
CSUB Lockdown Reveals Gaps in Emergency Alert System
Some students, faculty, and staff did not receive emergency alerts during a campus lockdown, raising questions about the effectiveness of CSUB's safety protocols and communication systems.
