14 arrested during Valley Plaza mall retail theft operation

Police arrested 14 people and recovered about 100 stolen items Tuesday during a retail theft operation held at Valley Plaza mall. Five of those arrested qualify ...

Bakersfield Police searching for two suspects involved in south Bakersfield burglary

The Bakersfield Police Department is making efforts to locate two suspects involved in a south Bakersfield burglary that took place in September. The burglary ...

Open Door Network’s annual toy run brings smiles and warmth this Christmas season

Twas the morning before Christmas and at Cal State Bakersfield,hundreds of stirrers bringing presents for the tree. “We are supporting the Open Door ...

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Makes Normal Look Brilliant

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid arrives without theatrics, and that is exactly the point. Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid for the U.S. market focuses on everyday usefulness ...

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show’s host, musician Chuck Redd, says ...

Bakersfield father and son receive Christmas tree and presents in their new home

The giving just keeps on coming this holiday season. And for the Russell family, Christmas came early with a holly jolly surprise of a decorated tree and some ...

Studio 17: Winter Health Tips from Omni Family Health

Winter brings cold, flu, and even COVID, but Latasha Shaw from Omni Family Health shared practical tips to keep families healthy this season. She emphasized staying ...

Studio 17: Christmas Eve Car-Prep with McWilliams & Walden

McWilliams & Walden Inc.Christmas Eve is here, and before families head out for holiday celebrations, it’s a great time to make sure the family car is ready for the road. Dakotah ...

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras’ presidential vote

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura won Honduras’ presidential election, the country’s electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that ...

Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs

The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group. Earlier this month, the federal ...

Steelers LB TJ Watt returns to practice two weeks after surgery to repair collapsed lung

T.J. Watt is back. Sort of. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung ...

Caliber Collision in Taft donates free car to student veteran

Not only is it the grand opening of Caliber Collision here in Taft, one lucky resident is getting a free car this holiday season. “We’re donating a ...