Yvette Mayfield officially retired on January 19, but she had one last duty to perform the next day. She swore in her ...

When it comes to healthcare, a new year often means a clean slate. The to-do list of annual appointments and check-ups starts ...

The city of Bakersfield wants to talk to Taft about a deal to house inmates in Taft's community correctional facility.

Kennith Cardell Beard “Ken” was born in Gainesville Texas on February 21,1944 to Toy and Lola Beard. Ken passed away in Bakersfield, Ca on January 23,2026.

The Kern County Public Works has partnered with CalRecycle to host tire drop off events throughout Kern County. During these events, residents can drop off their tires free of charge ...

California’s Senate Republicans have sent a letter to the governor urging he call an emergency special session of the legislature immediately to deal with the fallout to Californians and the ...

Is boosting your career one of your New Year's resolutions? If you're seeking ways to stand out and improve your productivity ...

Imagine seeing multiple doctors for multiple symptoms — from joint instability, debilitating fatigue and chronic pain to ...

Kern County supervisors approved an $885,000 state grant Jan. 6, to fund a specialized team of prosecutors who'll handle DUI ...

Taft Police have released updated information in the ongoing investigation into how a Taft man suffered severe burns last ...

New information from the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics Update shows deaths from heart ...

Designed to allow parents a supervisory role in their child’s online gaming experience, parental controls on many platforms ...