A man was struck and killed Friday morning in the 8100 block of South Union Avenue in what Bakersfield police described as an obvious hit-and-run incident.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Over 20 missing from girls camp in Texas as water impedes search, officials say. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities report at least 6 people dead and 20 children unaccounted for as flood rescues continue. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This ...

Operations at the Shafter Youth Center are being indefinitely suspended next month as funds are diverted to local food banks.

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating ...

The Shafter Chamber of Commerce put on a Drone Light show for the 3rd of July rather than traditional fireworks.

On steep, rocky terrain, Kern County Fire Department firefighters rescued an incapacitated hiker on Gateway Trail at East ...

No one knew it would be Roger Bailey’s last gig when he played his beloved saxophone at the Kern River Blues Society jam ...

An officer-involved shooting happened Thursday night at the Walmart on Gosford Road after an assault suspect tried to then assault officers with a large hunting knife, according to t ...

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating ...

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