Crime
Bakersfield to Pay Record $22M Settlement After Fatal Police Crash
The city agreed to the payout after an officer killed a driver and severely injured a passenger in a high-speed collision.
Bakersfield Police Search for Suspect in Assault, Necklace Theft
Authorities seek public's help identifying man accused of attacking victim and stealing two gold chain necklaces in Ming Avenue parking lot
Kern County Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence in Fatal DUI Crash
Anabell Correa faces murder and DUI charges in deaths of married couple
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.
Weather
Black Ice Risk Rises After Heavy Snowfall in Kern River Valley
Kern County communities warned of dangerous conditions as overnight freeze sets in.
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
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
Family of Bears Interrupts Ski Session at North Lake Tahoe Resort
Skiers stunned as bears dash across slopes at Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee, California.
Bakersfield Black American History Parade to Close Downtown Streets
Annual event celebrating Black history set for Saturday, February 28th
Tattoo Artist Calls Craft a 'Sacred American Pastime'
Bakersfield tattoo artist Bobby Holland says tattooing veterans is one of his favorite things to do.
