A new railyard marks a major turning point for California’s high-speed rail, setting the stage for laying tracks in the San ...

Temporary water flow in Kern River sparks both joy and concern among Bakersfield residents and environmentalists.

Firefighters from Kern County are being sent to help fight raging wildfires tearing through Southern California.

Emergency responders are urging residents to prepare for potential evacuations and to avoid creating dangerous traffic jams.

The Kern County Fire Department and the B Fire Department have wasted no time in sending more than 160 firefighters and ...

A Border Patrol chief says dozens of agents detained two child rapists and “other criminals” from several countries as part ...

UCSB averages 9.4 made 3-pointers per game, 2.6 more made shots than the 6.8 per game CSU Bakersfield gives up. CSU Bakersfield scores 9.8 more points per game (74.4) than UCSB gives up to opponents ...

At a press conference in the Central Valley Monday afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom provided an update regarding ...

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Dismissing high-speed rail critics, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the rail authority would begin laying tracks outside ...

California and transportation officials met near Bakersfield to celebrate a high-speed rail system to connect the Golden State with Nevada.

California’s 2025 auto insurance laws increase minimum liability coverage for drivers. Though it may lead to higher premiums and more uninsured drivers.