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Kern County man's cash giveaways draw thousands of followers

A Kern County man is using cash giveaways to bring his community together. Meet the man behind "Built Wasco" and his mission to give back.

Posted: Monday Jun-1-2026 9:14 AM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Mindful Monday: Relationships & conflict | 17 News at Sunrise

We are joined by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Corey Gonzalez for another Mindful Monday. Today we break down relationships and how to come to the table with healthy communication in conflict. The key takeaway is learning to approach these conversations with a balance of trust, empathy, and expressing your needs in appropriate ways. 17 News at Sunrise

Posted: Monday Jun-1-2026 7:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

In your Monday Morning Minute: Voters get ready to head to the polls

In your Monday Morning Minute: Voters get ready to head to the polls, tick bites are on the rise, and two football stars visit Kern County.

Posted: Monday Jun-1-2026 7:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

23ABC Morning Weather Update June 1, 2026

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

Posted: Monday Jun-1-2026 7:14 AM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

🛑LIVE: Bakersfield Police Activity & Breaking News Search 🛑 #police #news #scanner

Live police activity, breaking news, and emergency incidents across Bakersfield, California. Covering: - Police chases - Breaking news alerts - Fire/EMS incidents - Scanner traffic updates Stay tuned as we search for real-time events happening across LA. 💙 SUPPORT THE STREAM - Viewer-Funded Merch: https://qmpnews-shop.fourthwall.com/ This coverage is made possible by viewers. Donations are always appreciated. https://linktr.ee/Qualitymoment PayPal: Josiahcali Cash App: $josiahcali Venmo: josiahcali 📺 VIDEO LICENSING & NEWS TIPS For video licensing, breaking news tips, or exclusive footage: 📧 [email protected] ⭐ JOIN THE CHANNEL Support local journalism and get access to channel perks: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSXDPazgLav-o9ULwtsa2g/join ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This broadcast is for news gathering and public awareness purposes. Information is based on observations and scanner traffic at the time of the livestream. In public spaces, there is no expectation of privacy. #news #breakingnews #policeactivity #copwatch #stringer #bakersfield #california #media #live #america #unitedstatesnews.tv #breakingnews #policeactivity #losangeles #scanner #live Merch: https://qmpnews-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSXDPazgLav-o9ULwtsa2g/join

Posted: Sunday May-31-2026 8:18 PM
Source: Qualitymoment Productions News

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Posted: Sunday May-31-2026 7:45 PM
Source: Bravo Street Media

South of the Tracks Youth Softball League celebrates 35 years serving southeast Bakersfield

Posted: Sunday May-31-2026 7:14 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

CDC reports rise in ER visits for tick bites as summer nears in Kern County

Emergency room visits for tick bites are rising across the country, according to the CDC, as summer approaches and more people head outdoors. A CDC report from April says that in all regions except the South Central United States, weekly rates of ER visits for tick bites are the highest for this time of year since 2017. In Kern County, public health officials say ticks can be found across California, particularly in certain outdoor environments. MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/cdc-reports-rise-in-er-visits-for-tick-bites-as-summer-nears-in-kern-county ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow For more information, visit https://bakersfieldnow.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929 KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow#kerncounty #California #tickbite #tickseason #ervisit

Posted: Sunday May-31-2026 11:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

How lawsuit claims THP violated the Constitution with ICE partnership

A lawsuit against the Tennessee Highway Patrol over its partnership with ICE is moving through Davidson County court. Advocates claim the joint operations targeted immigrant communities through unconstitutional traffic stops and racial profiling, while THP says its actions were lawful and tied to legitimate traffic enforcement. MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/how-lawsuit-claims-thp-violated-the-constitution-with-ice-partnership ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow For more information, visit https://bakersfieldnow.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929 KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow #kerncounty #California #ICE #lawsuit

Posted: Sunday May-31-2026 8:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

Amazing America: Bakersfield Rotary honors fallen soldiers with Thousand Flags event

Rows of American flags filled the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield over Memorial Day weekend, creating an emotional tribute that organizers say has become a tradition for more than a decade. MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/amazing-america/amazing-america-bakersfield-rotary-honors-fallen-soldiers-with-thousand-flags-event ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow For more information, visit https://bakersfieldnow.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929 KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow#kerncounty #California