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DA's Office charges woman with felony, misdemeanor drug offenses

DA's Office charges woman with felony, misdemeanor drug offenses

8 hrs ago

PHOTO GALLERY: Rain can't stop Golden Valley grads' excitement

PHOTO GALLERY: Rain can't stop Golden Valley grads' excitement

8 hrs ago

Highland student headed to NYC for prestigious theater award

Highland student headed to NYC for prestigious theater award

9 hrs ago

PHOTO GALLERY: Walking into the future: Kern High School District graduations underway

PHOTO GALLERY: Walking into the future: Kern High School District graduations underway

11 hrs ago

'It's not a goodbye': Dr. Ravi Patel looks toward new partnership with Dignity Health

'It's not a goodbye': Dr. Ravi Patel looks toward new partnership with Dignity Health

May 26, 2026

CRC buries CO2 at first-of-its-kind climate action in Elk Hills

CRC buries CO2 at first-of-its-kind climate action in Elk Hills

May 26, 2026

Bakersfield readies short-term rental ordinance

Bakersfield readies short-term rental ordinance

May 26, 2026

Entertainment

Go deeper with BMoA's summer exhibitions

Go deeper with BMoA's summer exhibitions

14 hrs ago

THE DISH: Take a bite this National Hamburger Day

THE DISH: Take a bite this National Hamburger Day

15 hrs ago

Soda Crackers bringing special guests for latest Rancho Round-Up

Soda Crackers bringing special guests for latest Rancho Round-Up

16 hrs ago

Robert Jon & The Wreck back to rock World Records

Robert Jon & The Wreck back to rock World Records

18 hrs ago

Sports

BCHS baseball's senior 9 seek a championship ending

BCHS baseball's senior 9 seek a championship ending

8 hrs ago

CSUB's Toro 17th in hammer at NCAA Track, Parker competes Thursday; Key Condor home dates

CSUB's Toro 17th in hammer at NCAA Track, Parker competes Thursday; Key Condor home dates

16 hrs ago

CIF CENTRAL SECTION DIVISION 5 SOFTBALL: California City vs. Woodlake

CIF CENTRAL SECTION DIVISION 5 SOFTBALL: California City vs. Woodlake

17 hrs ago

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PHOTO GALLERY: Rain can't stop Golden Valley grads' excitement

PHOTO GALLERY: Rain can't stop Golden Valley grads' excitement

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: Walking into the future: Kern High School District graduations underway

PHOTO GALLERY: Walking into the future: Kern High School District graduations underway

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Lives of meaning and service': CSUB holds commencement ceremonies for spring graduates

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Lives of meaning and service': CSUB holds commencement ceremonies for spring graduates

The Bakersfield Californian

Photo Gallery: Kern Raceway

Photo Gallery: Kern Raceway

The Bakersfield Californian

Photo Gallery: Famoso Dragstrip

Photo Gallery: Famoso Dragstrip

The Bakersfield Californian

Columnists

SAL MORETTI: Keep it simple and love thy neighbor

SAL MORETTI: Keep it simple and love thy neighbor

May 21, 2026

LOIS HENRY: California Supreme Court flooded with briefs on Kern River case from outside groups

LOIS HENRY: California Supreme Court flooded with briefs on Kern River case from outside groups

May 21, 2026

LOIS HENRY: Boaters are crucial to keeping golden mussels out of valley watershed lakes this summer

LOIS HENRY: Boaters are crucial to keeping golden mussels out of valley watershed lakes this summer

May 20, 2026

State News

California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

Updated 6 hrs ago

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

'Shoot me up with a big one': A timeline of the last days of Matthew Perry

Updated 7 hrs ago

Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary

Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary

Updated 9 hrs ago

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

11 hrs ago

What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

What to know about the 5 people convicted in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

Updated 12 hrs ago

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Updated 13 hrs ago

Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race

Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race

Updated 14 hrs ago

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

Updated 19 hrs ago

Obituaries

Funeral services for May 28, 2026

16 hrs ago

Funeral services for May 27, 2026

May 26, 2026

Funeral services for May 23, 2026

May 22, 2026

Funeral services for May 22, 2026

May 21, 2026

Opinion

Community Voices: It’s time for a Farm Bill that serves California’s farmers

Community Voices: It’s time for a Farm Bill that serves California’s farmers

By ADAM SCHIFF
4 hrs ago

Community Voices: Broken promises and epic-size sins

Community Voices: Broken promises and epic-size sins

By BRIK McDILL
4 hrs ago

Another View: Measure A and the principle that only applies to some

By KELLY CARDEN
4 hrs ago

Community Voices: Bakersfield families shouldn’t be forced to subsidize sewer growth we didn’t cause

Community Voices: Bakersfield families shouldn’t be forced to subsidize sewer growth we didn’t cause

By GENEVIEVE EGANA
May 27, 2026

STEPHEN MOORE: America needs more, not fewer, billionaires

STEPHEN MOORE: America needs more, not fewer, billionaires

By STEPHEN MOORE
May 27, 2026

National News

AP News Summary at 7:32 a.m. EDT

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AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

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Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets

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Today in History: May 28, Jackson signs Indian Removal Act

Updated 3 hrs ago

Photos show protestors and ICE agents clashing outside a New Jersey detention center

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4 hrs ago

Asian shares decline and oil prices up more than $1 after US strikes on Iran

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Updated 4 hrs ago

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