Another case pending of alleged failure by a Kern County mandated reporter to alert authorities to suspected abuse

A counselor at Robert F. Kennedy High School in Delano allegedly failed to report physical abuse between two students in 2023 and is facing a misdemeanor charge ...

Chamber Perk: Leadership Bakersfield Team 2 Gives Casa Esperanza’s Children a Space to Learn and Grow

On the latest Chamber Perk, sponsored by The Greater Bakersfield Chamber, Host and President & CEO Janelle Capra highlighted the meaningful work of Leadership Bakersfield Team 2 and its ...

Back-to-school foods and snacks

Many schools started back Wednesday and food and snacks are a vital part of a child’s success in the classroom. Carmen Bravo, a dietitian with Blue Zones ...

Kern County NAMI chapter to host annual walking event, boosting mental health awareness

The Kern County chapter of a national nonprofit aiming to provide mental health support, education and advocacy will host its annual walking event this fall. The ...

Property Pulse: Gordon Team Realty Showcases Bakersfield Home and Investment Opportunity

This week on Property Pulse, William Gordon of Gordon Team Realty highlights two Bakersfield properties offering very different opportunities for prospective buyers—from a luxury home designed for ...

Video shows ICE agent pointing gun at woman in Virginia: ‘My life was in danger’

Carolina Molina said she was driving in the Falls Church area when an ICE agent accused her of following them and pointed his gun at her.

ICE’s plan for electric shock gloves draws outrage, fears of misuse

ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices,” ...

New pickup trucks from Hyundai, Kia and VW threaten Ram

New pickup trucks from Hyundai, Kia and Volkswagen are crowding America’s market, exposing Ram’s dangerous compact- and midsize-truck gap. America’s pickup market has been a ...

Best New Car Deals: Two SUV Loans Below 1% APR

Best New Car Deals put the 2026 Buick Envision at 0% APR and the 2026 Subaru Ascent at 0.9%, but the fine print matters. Why These Best New Car Deals Matter Now Two national ...

Defender 110 Adds Six Seats and a 9,000-Lumen Light

The Defender 110 adds a six-seat cabin, self-healing paint protection and a 9,000-lumen roof light, although U.S. buyers face a catch. Defender has updated its 4×4 family ...

Pebble Beach Concours Tickets Hit $5,000, and Sell Out

The most expensive ticket at the 2026 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance costs $5,000, and it is already sold out. So are the $2,000, $2,500, $3,200 and $3,500 packages. General ...

Lincoln U.S. Production Will Expand Beginning in 2030

Ford Motor Company says it will increase Lincoln vehicle production in the United States beginning in 2030, while gradually ending imports of Lincoln vehicles from China for ...