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Community Voices: Misalignment on sheriff’s spending
7+ hour, 36+ min ago (126+ words) bakersfield.com When Sheriff Donny Youngblood and the Kern County SheriffâÂÂs Office recently elected, with the Board of Supervisorsâ approval, to allocate $1.2 million toward two armor-clad tactical vehicles, the decision was framed around a single priority: SWAT…...
Community Voices: Public safety, progress and the work ahead
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (142+ words) bakersfield.com The recent loss of a young life in an act of violence on a high school campus was heartbreaking My thoughts remain with the young personâÂÂs family and friends, as well as all those that were…...
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (358+ words) More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon where a major flash flood left at least two people dead and about 15 more missing. Scores of visitors were evacuated after heavy rain caused water to rush through Bright Angel…...
Marsee and Mack homer in the Marlins' 8-4 victory over the Reds
3+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) Bakersfield.com Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee celebrates as he rounds the bases after a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 in Cincinnati. Miami Marlins' Ryan Gusto pitches during…...
Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4
3+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Shane Drohan throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy hits a three-run home run during the…...
How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (150+ words) FILE - Mickelina Papotto, of Salem, Ore., left, and Lorie Odegaard, of Gaithersburg, Md., fan themselves while waiting in line for the ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, July 1, 2026, in Washington. FILE - A vendor sells Gatorade…...
Pacifics take two, end Train Robbers' season
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (633+ words) The 2026 Pecos League baseball season came to a close for the Bakersfield Train Robbers after the San Rafael Pacifics completed a two-game sweep in a best-of-three opening playoff series on Tuesday night at Sam Lynn Ballpark. San Rafael won 10-5 Tuesday…...
Bakersfield man's death in Kern River ruled accidental drowning
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (75+ words) Bakersfield.com Print & Digital Access Active Subs w/ emails Print & Digital Access Gift A 22-year-old Bakersfield man who became unresponsive after entering the Kern River at 5:41 p.m. June 22 died from accidental drowning, the Kern County coroner’s office reported Friday. It said…...
Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) Rep. Andy Biggs, right, R-Ariz., who is running in the primary for Arizona governor, hugs a supporter at a campaign event, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Gilbert, Ariz. FILE - Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., debates with his Republican opponents in the 2026 AZ Clean…...
California restricts utility shutoffs as dangerous heat ripples across state
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (961+ words) California bars utilities from cutting off power to customers who fall behind on their bills when it’s dangerously hot outside — a basic safety protection. Losing power in some rural areas can also mean losing water, and in cities, having no…...