Anonymous caller threatens shooting and explosion; CSU Bakersfield locks down campus

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The CSU Bakersfield campus is on lockdown due to a threat, according to its website. An ...

Bernard Street fire in Bakersfield claims life of 68-year-old resident

A 68-year-old Bakersfield resident who died after being unresponsive in a residential fire on Bernard Street was identified ...

Dense fog continues to force rare school closures in Kern County districts

Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif. Boxing's best performance of 2026 may have been wrapped up just 31 days into the new year. After the NFL ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Coroner's office IDs Bakersfield man shot, killed along Rosalia Drive

A 32-year-old Bakersfield man died by homicide Jan. 14 in the 1300 block of Rosalia Drive, the Kern County coroner’s office reported Monday.
The Bakersfield Californian

Catholic Church and Italy investigate sacred and profane cherub seemingly modeled on Meloni

The appearance in a Roman church of a cherub that bears a striking resemblance to Premier Giorgia Meloni has sparked a minor ...

Police locate missing girl last seen in south Bakersfield Sunday

UPDATE: The Bakersfield Police Department has confirmed that the teen last seen Sunday has been found. BAKERSFIELD, Calif.

Local organization calls on Bakersfield officials to save the trees

Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, has acquired Musk's AI company, xAI, the companies announced. SpaceX will merge with xAI ...

CSUB on Lockdown After Reported Threat

Edwin Díaz will return to the WBC after a devastating knee injury in the event in 2023. With the trade deadline just days ...

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