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Hungry? KHSD to provide free summer meals for kids

Hungry? KHSD to provide free summer meals for kids

9 hrs ago

Hwy 178 through canyon to close long term, but one-way control could be ready in 2-4 weeks

Hwy 178 through canyon to close long term, but one-way control could be ready in 2-4 weeks

10 hrs ago

BPD patrol car hits civilian's Honda

BPD patrol car hits civilian's Honda

10 hrs ago

BPD: Police pursuit leads man to crash into 2 cars, including patrol car

BPD: Police pursuit leads man to crash into 2 cars, including patrol car

11 hrs ago

BPD identifies suspect shot by police during investigation, but not officers' names

BPD identifies suspect shot by police during investigation, but not officers' names

12 hrs ago

BPD: Nordstrom Rack security guard stabbed after thief accused of stealing more than $3,000K

BPD: Nordstrom Rack security guard stabbed after thief accused of stealing more than $3,000K

12 hrs ago

Teen, man arrested on suspicion of weapons violations

Teen, man arrested on suspicion of weapons violations

15 hrs ago

Entertainment

PETE TITTL: Stick-to-your-ribs goodness at Brooklyn's BBQ

PETE TITTL: Stick-to-your-ribs goodness at Brooklyn's BBQ

2 hrs ago

THE DISH: Bite into these National Doughnut Day deals

THE DISH: Bite into these National Doughnut Day deals

12 hrs ago

Diving 'Head' first into new Space

Diving 'Head' first into new Space

22 hrs ago

A colorful collaboration for Woolworth's mural

A colorful collaboration for Woolworth's mural

May 31, 2023

Sports

Bakersfield Christian to host regional baseball final after 6-0 win

Bakersfield Christian to host regional baseball final after 6-0 win

7 hrs ago

HIGH SCHOOLS: BCHS, Boron set for regional semifinals

HIGH SCHOOLS: BCHS, Boron set for regional semifinals

May 31, 2023

BC roundup: Pair of Renegades capture state titles at CCCAA Track and Field Championships

BC roundup: Pair of Renegades capture state titles at CCCAA Track and Field Championships

May 31, 2023

Photo Galleries

PHOTO GALLERY: Ready to soar: Independence Falcons graduate

PHOTO GALLERY: Ready to soar: Independence Falcons graduate

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Stockdale High graduates take the stage at Mechanics Bank Arena

PHOTO GALLERY: Stockdale High graduates take the stage at Mechanics Bank Arena

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: East Bakersfield High graduates celebrate accomplishments

PHOTO GALLERY: East Bakersfield High graduates celebrate accomplishments

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: CAPK book giveaway draws big crowd

PHOTO GALLERY: CAPK book giveaway draws big crowd

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Thrilling weekend of drag racing at Famoso Dragstrip

PHOTO GALLERY: Thrilling weekend of drag racing at Famoso Dragstrip

Contributed by Famoso Dragstrip

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STEVE FLORES: Memorial Day: A reminder that freedom is not free

STEVE FLORES: Memorial Day: A reminder that freedom is not free

May 28, 2023

ROBERT PRICE: Childhood lymphoma treatment claimed him 47 years later, but Scott made those years count

ROBERT PRICE: Childhood lymphoma treatment claimed him 47 years later, but Scott made those years count

May 27, 2023

VALERIE SCHULTZ: We all need a moment of silence

VALERIE SCHULTZ: We all need a moment of silence

May 27, 2023

State News

Underestimated McCarthy emerges from debt deal empowered as speaker, still threatened by far right

Underestimated McCarthy emerges from debt deal empowered as speaker, still threatened by far right

Updated 50 min ago

3 dead, 2 missing after family fishing trip in Alaska becomes a nightmare

3 dead, 2 missing after family fishing trip in Alaska becomes a nightmare

Updated 3 hrs ago

National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah goes from 'despondent' to soaking up the moment

National Spelling Bee champ Dev Shah goes from 'despondent' to soaking up the moment

Updated 4 hrs ago

Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

Woman walking on California beach finds ancient mastodon tooth

Updated 6 hrs ago

Man acquitted of igniting massive 2018 Southern California wildfire

Man acquitted of igniting massive 2018 Southern California wildfire

Updated 10 hrs ago

California bill requiring Big Tech to pay for news gains momentum

California bill requiring Big Tech to pay for news gains momentum

Updated 10 hrs ago

Airbnb sues New York City over restrictions on short-term rentals

Airbnb sues New York City over restrictions on short-term rentals

Updated 10 hrs ago

California lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools

California lawmakers advance bill to cool down outside areas at schools

Updated 11 hrs ago

Obituaries

Funeral services for June 2, 2023

11 hrs ago

June 1 funeral services

May 31, 2023

Funeral services for May 31, 2023

May 30, 2023

Funeral services for May 30, 2023

May 29, 2023

Opinion

Community Voices: There's no team like the Dodgers, but baseball shouldn't be political

Community Voices: There's no team like the Dodgers, but baseball shouldn't be political

By MARYLEE SHRIDER
2 hrs ago

Community Voices: Affordable training reinforces firefighters

Community Voices: Affordable training reinforces firefighters

By SEN. MELISSA HURTADO
2 hrs ago

FROMA HARROP: Taxing clean energy: What is wrong with these people?

FROMA HARROP: Taxing clean energy: What is wrong with these people?

By FROMA HARROP
Jun 1, 2023

Community Voices: Combating mental illness plaguing teens

Community Voices: Combating mental illness plaguing teens

By ROBERT TAFOYA
Jun 1, 2023

Community Voices: As the Kern River rages, other risks are also at historic heights

Community Voices: As the Kern River rages, other risks are also at historic heights

By JOHN PRYOR
Jun 1, 2023

National News

Money stored in Venmo and other payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns

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Updated 2 min ago

US expands slots for asylum app at land crossings as demand overwhelms supply

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3 hrs ago

Some trans people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws

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Updated 1 hr ago

Despite flags, Border Patrol staff didn't review fragile 8-year-old girl's file before she died

5 hrs ago

New details of Jeffrey Epstein's death and the frantic aftermath revealed in records obtained by AP

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Updated 5 hrs ago

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

5 hrs ago

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