Kern County Library Celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Music and Fun
Events feature Irish music, crafts, and family-friendly activities across multiple library branches.
Two California Mountain Towns Separated by 350-Mile Drive
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Launches Carrot Fries
Business
New shopping center planned for Shafter
11-acre plot along Central Valley Highway and Ash Avenue slated for retail development

Bakersfield Job Fest Draws Over 100 Employers Hiring in Kern County
Annual event connects job seekers with opportunities across diverse industries
Two New Target Stores to Open Soon in Kern County
Shoppers get an early look inside the new locations in southwest Bakersfield and northwest Bakersfield.
Crime
Man in Critical Condition After Beale Park Shooting
Bakersfield police investigating late-night incident at local park

Injury Crash Reported Near Kern County Fairgrounds
Bakersfield Police Investigating Incident on Friday Night
Two Teenage Girls Reported Missing in Bakersfield
Authorities search for Mackenzie Meadows, 16, and Sara Current, 16, last seen together in Oildale
Lifestyle
Northbound South H Street in Bakersfield to Close Temporarily
Pavement operations will require a full-day closure on Thursday, March 12.

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.
Weather
4 Rescued After Boat Overturns on Isabella Lake
Kern County Sheriff's Office leads rescue effort with fire department assistance

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
Politics
Bakersfield native stranded in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran conflict desperate to get home
Sean Starkey says he and two other Americans are the only U.S. citizens left at an industrial camp in Qatar, with airspace closed and no government help to get out.

Riverside County Sheriff Outlines Priorities in Governor Race
Chad Bianco sits down with Eyewitness News to discuss his plans for California if elected
Point Loma Nazarene Updates Campus Policies on Immigration Enforcement
University notifies community of any confirmed federal immigration presence on campus under new California law