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KCSO: Suspect in assault of elderly man found hiding in tree

KCSO: Suspect in assault of elderly man found hiding in tree

4 hrs ago

Peace Officer Memorials to be held Thursday

Peace Officer Memorials to be held Thursday

4 hrs ago

BPD: Missing woman is at risk

BPD: Missing woman is at risk

4 hrs ago

BPD: Teen missing from central Bakersfield

BPD: Teen missing from central Bakersfield

4 hrs ago

KCSO seeks public's help finding teen last seen in Pine Mountain Club

KCSO seeks public's help finding teen last seen in Pine Mountain Club

4 hrs ago

Steeped in tradition: Garces Memorial's graduation celebrates 123 seniors

Steeped in tradition: Garces Memorial's graduation celebrates 123 seniors

22 hrs ago

CALM's popular pair of coyotes get home makeover thanks to four local Raising Cane's

CALM's popular pair of coyotes get home makeover thanks to four local Raising Cane's

23 hrs ago

Entertainment

Comedian Alfredo Robles heads to Fox June 14

Comedian Alfredo Robles heads to Fox June 14

5 hrs ago

CESAREO GARASA: Contranistas remains dedicated to the music

CESAREO GARASA: Contranistas remains dedicated to the music

7 hrs ago

Take a 'Dance' break with 'Disney on Ice'

Take a 'Dance' break with 'Disney on Ice'

May 13, 2025

THE DISH: Plating up some new favorites

THE DISH: Plating up some new favorites

May 9, 2025

Sports

Eagles win Division II golf team title; 4 local individuals advance to May 19 section final

Eagles win Division II golf team title; 4 local individuals advance to May 19 section final

10 hrs ago

Independence boys tennis defines success with Division V championship

Independence boys tennis defines success with Division V championship

21 hrs ago

BCHS' Duket, Liberty's Nguyễn-Garone are top local seeds in section tennis tournament

May 13, 2025

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Bakersfield Speedway

Photo Gallery: Bakersfield Speedway

The Bakersfield Californian

Photo Gallery: Famoso Dragstrip

Photo Gallery: Famoso Dragstrip

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life 2025

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Garces celebrates Senior Signing Day

PHOTO GALLERY: Garces celebrates Senior Signing Day

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Milk-ing a good thing in Bakersfield

PHOTO GALLERY: Milk-ing a good thing in Bakersfield

The Bakersfield Californian

Columnists

LOIS HENRY: Kern River opinion appealed to state Supreme Court

LOIS HENRY: Kern River opinion appealed to state Supreme Court

May 13, 2025

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Here's to us mothers

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Here's to us mothers

May 10, 2025

STEVE FLORES: 'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial' and other 'ugly cry' movies

STEVE FLORES: 'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial' and other 'ugly cry' movies

May 6, 2025

State News

After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

After a judge cut their sentences, the Menendez brothers face a parole board next

Updated 42 mins ago

Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

Here is how California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to address a $12 billion budget shortfall

Updated 51 mins ago

Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer: 'You should be ashamed of yourself'

Weinstein accuser rips defense lawyer: 'You should be ashamed of yourself'

Updated 1 hr ago

What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead

What to know about the Menendez brothers' lives and what lies ahead

Updated 2 hrs ago

The Menendez brothers case reflects a shifting culture across decades

The Menendez brothers case reflects a shifting culture across decades

Updated 2 hrs ago

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

Updated 3 hrs ago

DoorDash delivery driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5 million in deliveries scam

DoorDash delivery driver pleads guilty to stealing $2.5 million in deliveries scam

Updated 3 hrs ago

Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their baby

Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their baby

21 hrs ago

Obituaries

Funeral services for May 15, 2025

3 hrs ago

Funeral services for May 14, 2025

May 13, 2025

Funeral services for May 9, 2025

May 8, 2025

Funeral services for May 8, 2025

May 7, 2025

Opinion

Community Voices: Don't leave behind those who need Medi-Cal

By RUDY MORALES
18 hrs ago

Community Voices: California’s abundance is already within our grasp

Community Voices: California’s abundance is already within our grasp

By FRANCISCO J. LEON
18 hrs ago

Community Voices: Achieving success for personal growth is possible through education

Community Voices: Achieving success for personal growth is possible through education

By GABRIELA ESPARZA
18 hrs ago

Letter to the editor: Trump doesn't want Mexico

By ELIZABETH KERANEN
May 13, 2025

Letter to the editor: Complainers don't offer solutions

By RAYMOND REED
May 13, 2025

National News

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT

Updated 21 mins ago

AP Strange SummaryBrief at 9:03 p.m. EDT

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AP News Summary at 8:57 p.m. EDT

Updated 21 mins ago

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

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Updated 35 mins ago

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 7:12 p.m. EDT

Updated 2 hrs ago

Georgetown University student released from immigration detention after federal judge's ruling

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Updated 2 hrs ago

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