The Kern River's flow moves at a steady pace Friday under the sun as water begins to rise along the banks, and already surrounds some trees.
Water laps at houses along the Kern River at Hart Park. Some roads leading to a house have flooded in the wake of historic snowmelt gushing through the river.
Hannah Douma was a once-in-a-generation talent studying photography at Bakersfield College whose beautiful life and emerging career as a future photography master was cut short by cancer at just 28 years old. Hannah overcame her autism to create a stunning body of work that includes art phot…
Please enjoy this video of 2023's record snowmelt cascading through the Kern River Canyon, photographed and produced for The Bakersfield Californian by Bakersfield College and Cal State Bakersfield digital journalism instructor John Harte.
Ed and Sue Thomas and their Christmas wonderland, featuring their main attraction, the Grinch Mobile.
The Bakersfield Police Department is taking the extraordinary step of releasing a video of a homicide which occurred in the City of Bakersfield. The purpose of this release is to illustrate the cycle of gang violence that is plaguing our community.
A 19-year-old Arvin woman died Wednesday evening after a car suspected to be involved in street racing crashed into her vehicle head on, according to a Bakersfield Police Department news release.
Kern County’s advocates and local leaders are pleased to present taxpayers with the 2021 Annual Report.
First lady of the United States comes to Kern on Cesar Chavez Day
First lady of the United States comes to Kern on Cesar Chavez Day
West High's Ryan Mathews caps the scoring in a 53-28 victory over Tulare Union in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game at Bob Mathias Field in Tulare. Mathews finished with 250 yards rushing and six touchdowns.
West High junior linebacker Juan Zamora returns interception for a touchdown to open the scoring in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game against Tulare Union. The Vikings won 53-28.
West High senior Princeton McCarty injures his knee on a punt return, early in the first quarter of the 2005 Central Section Division II title game against Tulare Union.
West High junior Ryan Mathews goes 60 yards to give the Vikings a 14-7 lead late in the first quarter in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship game against Tulare Union.
West High senior Cartez Donald with the interception to set up a TD run by Daron Mackey in the fourth quarter of the 2005 Central Section Division II title game against Tulare Union.
West high fullback Daron Mackey busts up the middle for a 20-yard touchdown run to give the Vikings a 40-21 lead with 8:53 left in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship against Tulare Union. West won 53-28.
West High works fake punt to perfection against Tulare Union. Vikings quarterback/punter Corey Davisson finds Shaun Herbst for 30-yard gain, and first down in the third quarter of 2005 Central Section Division II championship at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare
Juggling interception by West High's A.J. Jefferson in 2005 Central Section Division II football championship. Jefferson returned the interception for an apparent turnover, but he was ruled to have been down earlier in the return.
The final play followed by West High's celebration after the Vikings defeated Tulare Union 53-28 in the 2005 Central Section Division II championship at Bob Mathias Stadium in Tulare.
Bakersfield city firefighters demonstrate the dangers of a Christmas tree fire on Thursday.
The official video for Liberty's "Tattoo"
On November 18, 2020, the Kern County Sheriff's Office Critical Incident Review Board convened to consider the use of lethal force by Deputy Jason Ayala on October 3, 2020, which resulted in the death of Mickel Lewis.
Sonya Christian, Dr. Naina Patel, Lisa Elzy Watson, Dr. Hansa Patel, Neeraj Rama, Krista Moreland, and Emma McNellis announce the Peace Garden project at Bakersfield College.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Justin Salinas shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Amanda DiGiacomo shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Adrian Nevarez shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Olivia Snider shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Chad Boyles shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Erica Garewal shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Scott “Fuzzy” Joseph shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Sara Shouhayib shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Ashleymarie Sey Lively shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Patrick Burzlaff shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Bethany Rice shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Abel Guzman shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Nicolas Fequire shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Heather Laganelli shares a message to her community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Jack DiGiacomo shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member Micah Roberts shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Miriam Popp shares a message to her community.
Ema and Julie visit Jerry's Pizza & Pub highlighting their popular dishes.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Joseph Kinzel shares a message to his community.
20 Under 40 class of 2020 member, Joseph Kinzel shares a message to his community.
