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Arvin man faces felony charges for kidnapping and assaulting a girl

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California bans addictive features for kids on social media

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Norris School District to build new elementary school in Shafter

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Mike Johnson rallies in Bakersfield to support Congressman Valadao

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Canadian import ban could hit Kern County prices and supply

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$30 million water project aims to address contamination concerns in Fuller Acres

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Governor signs Scrivner Act into law in California

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Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring more accountability in child abuse cases

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Steve Hilton faces steep odds in bid for CA governor after 20-year GOP drought

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Hochul appoints special prosecutor in Cornell fraternity rape case

Interactive: Breast cancer risk factors are well known, but few take action

New ICE guidance bans car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops

California governor rivals clash over costs, homelessness, and Trump in debate

Renee Good's family sues US government, immigration officials over her killing

Injured captain credited with saving 174 people aboard FlyDubai flight

Supreme Court grants review of Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants

Helicopter crash off Catalina Island kills 3 people, leaves 2 hospitalized

Portion of Highway 46 designated as the James Dean Memorial Highway

Christa Pike being treated at hospital after botched execution, attorneys say

Wag Wednesday: German Shepherd Jack needs a home

A fight to stay on the council: Delano incumbents seek reelection

Four killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 58

Man accused of leaving child to drown after dog attack to be arraigned next week

Court halts execution of first woman set to die in Tennessee in 200 years

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Pilot accused of trying to crash a plane carrying dozens of Israelis

BC suicide prevention seminar connects students with support

Canadian import ban could hit Kern County prices and supply

$30 million water project aims to address contamination concerns in Fuller Acres

Governor signs Scrivner Act into law in California

Hegseth says national security, military cyber forces to guard election systems

Gov. Newsom signs bill requiring more accountability in child abuse cases

Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Bakersfield director returns for 24-hour addiction awareness event

New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

OpenAI's new AI tool was too capable. Now its release is delayed

Why aren't 2027 vehicles showing up on dealer lots yet?

Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on ‘Saved by the Bell,’ dies at 75

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Nancy Guthrie investigation: New 'ransom' note not deemed credible

Senate passes sweeping college sports bill to regulate athlete pay, transfers

‘About Two Weeks’: New project takes aim at Trump’s shifting Iran war timeline

NoCal couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park charged with murder

Gov. Newsom signs 4 new laws with harsher penalties for DUI offenders

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MLB's playoffs start Tuesday. Here's what to know about the Wild Card Series

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Paying a "convenience tax"? Here’s how to cut costs

Tejon Indian Tribe returns annual pow wow to CSUB

Riverside County sheriff ordered to return 650,000 seized ballots

Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town, threatens a key rail line

Bakersfield community celebrates lives of Wetmore family

Costco says it used tariff refunds to cut prices on everyday goods

Bakersfield's Ward 1 councilman makes case for re-election

Maya Cinemas in Delano staying open amid nearly $150K in unpaid property taxes

Bakersfield senator helps make Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in California

Hit-and-run leaves 5-year-old critically injured; suspect in custody

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Incumbents absent as Delano City Council candidates make their case at forum

Bakersfield mom Nina Ha inspires kids through reading and community giving

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