Business
Bakersfield Reorganizes Clean City Program, Impacting Downtown Businesses
City streamlines contracts and adjusts service levels, raising concerns from local business owners
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
Lifestyle
Rescue Group Saves Dog Left Behind When Family Moved Away
Logan's Legacy takes in abandoned pup and helps her recover from trauma of being abandoned.
New Water Infrastructure Coming to Downtown Bakersfield
California Water Service begins work on water main and hydrant upgrades in Wall and Service streets.
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.
Health
Clinica Sierra Vista: A Safety Net for the Uninsured in Bakersfield
Community health center provides critical healthcare access as Medi-Cal enrollment freezes for undocumented adults
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
Weather
Stockdale Highway Cleared After Non-Hazardous Spill
Bakersfield fire crews respond to reported truck material on road
CHP Offers Winter Weather Driving Tips for Kern County
Slick roads and low visibility make driving dangerous, officials warn
Black Ice Risk Rises After Heavy Snowfall in Kern River Valley
Kern County communities warned of dangerous conditions as overnight freeze sets in.
Crime
Ex-Roadrunners Staffer Charged with Pimping, Guns, and Child Porn
Authorities say Kevin Mays, a former player-turned-coach, ran a multi-state sex trafficking operation while employed by the university.
Bakersfield Police Seek Tips to ID 28th Street Burglary Suspect
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a man accused of a recent break-in.
Bakersfield Man Arrested for Lake Isabella Burglary
Suspect Kenneth Chambers found with stolen property, gun, and ammunition
