In early March, the City of Shafter started to advertise a community survey asking residents where they think the city should ...

A new COVID-19 variant known as “Cicada” has been detected in California. Health experts say the strain does not appear to ...

Spiking oil prices over the evolving conflict in the Middle East are set to drive up costs for gas and airfare, right as many ...

U.S. Army officials have ordered a probe into two Apache helicopters that flew over Saturday's "No Kings" protest in downtown ...

A proposed California Assembly Bill would allow drivers to install conversion kits to use cheaper E85 fuel as gas prices ...

Changes are on the way! Tuesday brings cooler temperatures and a chance for rain. Rain chances aren't all that high, but ...

California City and Ridgecrest have 30 days to fix housing law violations or face possible legal action from the state.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.

Dozens of people who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol are suing the federal government, accusing responding officers of using excessive force.

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Good morning and happy Monday, Kern County. Warm, above-average temperatures hang on Monday afternoon, but big changes arrive as soon as Tuesday.

Fran Madreno's advocacy is now being recognized by city leaders, including Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, who joined in celebrating secured fencing at Wilson park.