Jury convicts man of sex crimes against teen
A 31-year-old man was convicted Monday of six felony counts including forcible sodomy of a victim under 14 years of age, possession of child pornography and continuous sexual abuse of a child.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 8:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
River Fire spreads to more than 2,000 acres near mouth of Kern River Canyon
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 8:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Two-day federal program helps Southern Sierra build out local recreation economy
It’s no secret the Kern River makes for world-class whitewater rafting as it flows through the Southern Sierra Nevada. But there’s so much more for people who enjoy outdoor recreation to do in the greater Lake Isabella area.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 7:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Mosquito season opens, average numbers expected, but residents must help control pests
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 7:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Rowdy the Roadrunner lands at Meadows Field Airport
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 6:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Kern County mosquito season outlook: What residents need to know this summer
Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 6:14 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos
BPD findsmissing 17-year-old
The Bakersfield Police Department has found a missing teen who it had considered at-risk because he has never before run away.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 5:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Lives of meaning and service': CSUB holds commencement ceremonies for spring graduates
Cal State Bakersfield students who've earned a variety of degrees and credentials were the focus of two commencement ceremonies Saturday lauding their accomplishments.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 5:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
From Central Valley fields to CSU leadership: Raji Brar makes history as board vice chair
Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 4:14 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos
$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions
California is considering handing oil refineries and other major polluters billions of dollars in free emission allowances just as the state says carbon reductions need to come faster than ever.
Posted: Monday May-18-2026 3:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Jury convicts man of sex crimes against teen
River Fire spreads to more than 2,000 acres near mouth of Kern River Canyon
Two-day federal program helps Southern Sierra build out local recreation economy
Mosquito season opens, average numbers expected, but residents must help control pests
Rowdy the Roadrunner lands at Meadows Field Airport
Kern County mosquito season outlook: What residents need to know this summer
BPD findsmissing 17-year-old
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Lives of meaning and service': CSUB holds commencement ceremonies for spring graduates
From Central Valley fields to CSU leadership: Raji Brar makes history as board vice chair
$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions
River Fire spreads to more than 2,000 acres near mouth of Kern River Canyon
Two-day federal program helps Southern Sierra build out local recreation economy
Mosquito season opens, average numbers expected, but residents must help control pests
Rowdy the Roadrunner lands at Meadows Field Airport
Kern County mosquito season outlook: What residents need to know this summer
BPD findsmissing 17-year-old
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Lives of meaning and service': CSUB holds commencement ceremonies for spring graduates
From Central Valley fields to CSU leadership: Raji Brar makes history as board vice chair
$6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions