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Top stories: The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a state of emergency proclamation as another atmospheric river brings rainfall and the potential for more floods, even landslides, to Kern County. The Kern County coroner’s office identified a man who died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in south Bakersfield. One woman has died after being ejected during a single-vehic...

Top Stories - County supervisors yesterday declared a local state of emergency in response to the storms that have pummelled Kern since mid-February - Closing arguments are now underway in the murder trial for a deadly 2019 crash - President Biden signed a new executive order yesterday aimed at curbing gun violence

Top stories: The recent rain prompted a massive water flow in the Kern River in that had not been seen in over 50 years. That rain then caused flooding in McFarland, Wasco, and the Kern River Valley. The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a state of emergency proclamation as another atmospheric river brings rainfall and the potential for more floods, even landslides, to Kern County.

Top Stories - Officials are keeping a close eye on Wofford Heights, where a new evacuation order has been issued due to soil instability that could lead to landslides - Officials also have their eyes on the community of McFarland, which saw significant flooding after Poso Creek overflowed - A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Kern County and PG&E in connection with a deadly explosi...

Top stories: While some communities in Kern are still grappling with the effects of the storm, last week’s rain showers brought back an attraction the city has not seen in years. One person has died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in south Bakersfield, according to a release from the Bakersfield Police Department. Kern County sheriff’s deputies have launched a homicide investi...

Top Stories - It was a busy weekend for fire crews, who were forced to issue new evacuation orders as local waterways overflowed their banks near McFarland and Wasco - A waterflow flooding event caused major problems north of Wasco this weekend - While several parts of Kern County are still grappling with the impacts of the storm, there is some good news, and its a sight we haven't seen in years

Top Stories Kern County under Flood watch Evacuation warning north of Lake Isabella

Top Stories - The CHP has issued a warrant for the medical records of those who survived a deadly crash involving two BPD officers - The Bakersfield City Council last night approved recommendations on how to spend a boost in revenue brought in from the city's one cent sales tax -- also known as Measure N - Three L-A-P-D officers are recovering after being shot last night

Top stories: At least one person is dead in a crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Twisselman Road Tuesday night. Kern County is projected to have a $16 million budget surplus for the 2023 fiscal year. Kentucky Street in Old Town Kern is a mix of light industrial businesses, low-income housing, empty storefronts and homelessness. Well, meet the new neighbor – RAM, an art gallery with immediate st...

Top Stories - Bakersfield businessman and former City Council candidate Rajvir Gill is under arrest, accused of offering money to several people to shoot others that he was in disputes with - An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on Interstate-5 - We're learning more about Kern County's projected 16 million dollar budget surplus

Top stories: A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office. The Bakersfield Police Department arrested three teenagers on suspicion of conspiracy, auto theft and attempted vehicle burglary early Monday morning, according to the police department. Former Ward 7 city council cand...

Top Stories - Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community spoke in support of a local teacher at last night's Kern High School District Board meeting - Parents and students at Highland High School were on edge yesterday after shooting threats circulated on Instagram - Thieves and vandals have prompted county officials to close part of a local park, calling it a "public health and safety threat"

Top stories: An apparent threat made to “Highland High School” was intended for a school in Palmdale, not Bakersfield, the police department said. A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office. A two-vehicle collision that left at least two people dead occurred on the freeway o...

Top Stories - A mayhem-inducing technical error caused anger at this weekend's Boots in the Park concert at the Kern County Fairgrounds - Investigators are looking into what caused a crash that left two people dead in South Bakersfield - A Bakersfield police officer is being hailed as a hero after pulliung a woman from a burning car

Top stories: A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. CHP officers responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 58 at H Street just before 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to a release from the department. Zingo’s, the truck stop diner with the catchy but nonsensical name and a faithful clientele that once includ...

Top Stories - A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond - A decision is expected today in the case of a man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed three of his passengers - After just a few hours of deliberation, a South Carolina jury last night found former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and 22-year-old son

Top Stories - With the help of the FBI, a suspected serial bomber along with four others have been arrested after a series of explosions in Fresno - Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting in south Bakersfield - Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday introducing the Parents' Bill of Rights

Top Stories - Flakes are falling in our mountain communities as rain continues to drench the Valley - A crash in northwest Bakersfield left one person seriously hurt around 7 p.m. last night - After months of uncertainty and weeks of delays, the Kern County Board of Supervisors yesterday decided to renew its contract with Dominion

Top stories: Residents can get a number etched into their catalytic converter in the hopes of preventing their theft. The Bakersfield Californian is dropping “Dilbert” because of hateful comments made by the cartoon’s creator, management said.

Top Stories - A crackdown dubbed "Operation Nightmare" has netted new arrests connected to the Goshen massacre - A Westchester man got into a shootout with two suspects after coming home to find his house being burglarized - A tentative agreement has been reached between the Bakersfield City School District and the union representing its teachers

Top Stories - A group of protesters gathered outside the McFarland ICE compound yesterday to demand changes to what they call an inhumane environment and unpaid labor - NASA's Space-X Crew 6 launch has been scrubbed - U.S. Officials are raising new concerns that China is considering providing Russia with weapons and ammunition, but say Beijing has not done so yet, and strongly warns against it

Top Stories - We are preparing for the worst of this winter storm as Bakersfield could see inches of rain and our mountains could see feet of snow and treacherous conditions - The storm already causing issues on our road as the Grapevine shuts down overnight - This morning marks a year since the first Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, where the first missiles were fired

Top stories: Ridgeview High School student, Noah Caceres died from cancer Wednesday. If you have not gotten your Girl Scout Cookies this year, head to Compassion Corner on Friday, March 3.

Top Stories - Cal Trans has closed Highway 58 from Towerline road to the Kern County san Bernardino line, in both directions, and with more snow on the way, there's no telling when it might reopen - President Jimmy Carter announced last Saturday he is entering hospice care, choosing to forgo medical intervention that might help him prolong his life beyond his 98 years

Top stories: The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating threats of a shooting targeting Bakersfield High School allegedly made by two juveniles in New York over a video game, according to a news release from the department. The Bakersfield Fire Department battled a massive structure fire early Wednesday morning in downtown Bakersfield.