Local hospitals in Kern County, even small, rural ones, likely aren't in immediate danger of closing due to changes in state and federal health care spending, but experts say the effects won't be good ...

A man has been missing since early June, and the Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating him. Steve Gilmore, 66, was last seen in the 300 block of Chester Avenue and ...

The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a vandalism incident.

Bakersfield hit 104° on Friday, and the weekend doesn't look much cooler. Temperatures will stay above 100° through at least Tuesday.