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Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 10:05 PM
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Stress, social media taking a toll on mental health

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Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

CALM Zoo celebrates its 43rd birthday with annual Birthday Bash

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Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

23ABC Evening weather update May 5, 2026

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Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Delano approves “Homeward Bound Program” to relocate people experiencing homelessness

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After the Delano Navigation Center closed nearly a year ago, the city has approved a new program run by the Police Department to provide resources for people experiencing homelessness.


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

The Golden Ox returns to Oildale with new drive-thru

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The Golden Ox is returning to Oildale with a new drive-thru on North Chester Avenue, expected to open by early June. The owners are also searching for a Bakersfield location for a full-sized diner.


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Antarctica expedition set for Bakersfield teacher via National Geographic adventure

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Stockdale High School Advanced Placement science teacher Kate Adamson had little expectation that she would be selected by the National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions as one of just 36 educators across North America to be part of the prestigious Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship.


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 8:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Local Dems push back on DCCC endorsement in CD22 race

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Backers of Congressional candidate Randy Villegas decried a national group's backing of his Democratic rival, Dr. Jasmeet Bains, less than a month ahead of a highly contested primary election. 


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 6:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Measure A — local control or slippery slope?

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Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 6:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

The Something Better Podcast, Ep. 27: Prioritizing Safer Streets

Public Works Director Zac Meyer and Assistant City Manager Gary Hallen return to talk multi-modal projects the City is bringing to our local roads.But, what exactly is multi-modal and what...


Posted: Tuesday May-5-2026 6:01 PM
Source: City of Bakersfield TV