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2 state lawmakers denied entry into Central Valley ICE detention facility
Senator Alex Padilla and Congressman Jim Costa arrive unannounced at the McFarland ICE detention facility, but were denied entry. Raising questions about transparency and access. Ruby RiveraDelano and McF...
Nov 3, 202623ABC talks to voters about what’s drawing them to the polls
23ABC visited Bakersfield College to learn about which ballot items matter to voters, and learning why non-voters are choosing to not cast their ballot. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As of Friday, about 19 ...
Nov 3, 2026How officials are preparing for Election Day disruptions — including from Trump
George Walker IV/AP I Voted stickers are seen at an early voting polling place Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. By: Gabe Cohen, Marshall Cohen Posted and last updated Election official...
Nov 2, 20264 people die in separate Bakersfield crashes and shootings during deadly Halloween weekend span
Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Four people died in four separate incidents across Bakersfield in a span of less than 22 ...
Nov 2, 202612-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in Bakersfield crash
FILE Side view of a Bakersfield Police car BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) – A 12-year-old girl died and three other people were injured after they were struck by a car at a Bakersfield intersection on Hallow...
Nov 2, 2026Woman killed after being struck by Bakersfield police patrol vehicle
BAKERSFIELD — A woman is dead after crash involving a Bakersfield Police Department patrol vehicle in the area of White Lane early Saturday morning. Around 2:44 a.m., the BPD officer driving the patrol vehicle ...
Nov 1, 2026Teen killed in shooting at Bakersfield party
BAKERSFIELD — A teen is dead following a shooting early Saturday morning. Around 3:35 a.m., the Bakersfield Police Department responded to several reports of gunshots being fired near a large party in the area ...
Nov 1, 2026Downtown Bakersfield businesses frustrated as construction tears up sidewalks right before Halloween
Downtown Bakersfield shop owners are frustrated as construction tears up sidewalks right before Halloween. Watch the full story here! Angela NguyenDowntown and Central Bakersfield Neighborhood Reporter BA...
Oct 31, 2026New study names Bakersfield's most dangerous intersections as police expand red-light cameras
A new study reveals Bakersfield's most dangerous intersections for collisions as police install six new red-light cameras to boost safety. Angela NguyenDowntown and Central Bakersfield Neighborhood Report...
Oct 30, 2026Crews repair Bakersfield sinkhole at Airport Drive and Roberts Lane after weekend water line break
Crews are repairing a Bakersfield sinkhole at Airport Drive and Roberts Lane after a weekend water line break. Here's what drivers should know. Angela NguyenDowntown and Central Bakersfield Neighborhood R...
Oct 27, 2026New bike trail along Friant-Kern Canal nears completion, connecting northwest Bakersfield to Kern River trail
A new bike trail along the Friant-Kern Canal connecting northwest Bakersfield the Kern River Parkway Trail is nearing completion as it awaits a bridge over a rail track that bisects the trail.
Oct 24, 2026Bakersfield council sets aside $4 million to explore housing low-level offenders amid jail bed shortage
The Bakersfield City Council voted to explore housing low-level offenders after hearing a report on a lack of jail bed space that the city says is limiting its ability to hold people accountable.
Oct 23, 2026