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State lawsuit against feds, if successful, could boost Kern hydrogen projects
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Man arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse fatality

Man arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse fatality

Feb 20, 2026

Padilla announces $1.5M for sewer line extension in SE Bakersfield

Padilla announces $1.5M for sewer line extension in SE Bakersfield

Feb 20, 2026

BPD arrests man accused of vandalizing Jack in the Box on Union Avenue

BPD arrests man accused of vandalizing Jack in the Box on Union Avenue

Feb 20, 2026

BPD asks for help ID'ing 3 men accused of stealing from recycling center

BPD asks for help ID'ing 3 men accused of stealing from recycling center

Feb 20, 2026

KCSO stipulated judgment extended two years

KCSO stipulated judgment extended two years

Feb 20, 2026

BPD requests help finding man who reportedly tried to break into vehicle Jan. 7

BPD requests help finding man who reportedly tried to break into vehicle Jan. 7

Feb 20, 2026

Father Mike Schmitz to headline local gatherings

Father Mike Schmitz to headline local gatherings

Feb 20, 2026

Entertainment

NICK STROBEL: Lunar eclipse on tap for March 3

NICK STROBEL: Lunar eclipse on tap for March 3

Feb 21, 2026

THE DISH: Looking for fish deals? We've got the hook-up

THE DISH: Looking for fish deals? We've got the hook-up

Feb 20, 2026

On the 'Cutting Edge' with Arts Council of Kern for new show

On the 'Cutting Edge' with Arts Council of Kern for new show

Feb 19, 2026

Head to coast for Art Sherwyn show, lecture

Head to coast for Art Sherwyn show, lecture

Feb 18, 2026

Sports

CIF Central Section Playoffs Scoreboard (Feb. 20 games)

CIF Central Section Playoffs Scoreboard (Feb. 20 games)

Feb 21, 2026

Bakersfield Speedway has full racing schedule; League of Dreams' Opening Day; CSUB hoops swept; College Saturday

Bakersfield Speedway has full racing schedule; League of Dreams' Opening Day; CSUB hoops swept; College Saturday

Feb 20, 2026

Masters wrestlers eager to step up, qualify for CIF State Championships

Masters wrestlers eager to step up, qualify for CIF State Championships

Feb 20, 2026

Photo Galleries

PHOTO GALLERY: Parishioners receive ashes at St. Philip the Apostle

PHOTO GALLERY: Parishioners receive ashes at St. Philip the Apostle

The Bakersfield Californian

Photo Gallery: Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway

Photo Gallery: Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: A celebration of Lunar New Year

PHOTO GALLERY: A celebration of Lunar New Year

The Bakersfield Californian

PHOTO GALLERY: 43-vehicle pileup on Highway 58

PHOTO GALLERY: 43-vehicle pileup on Highway 58

The Bakersfield Californian

Photo Gallery: NHRA Junior Championship Series

Photo Gallery: NHRA Junior Championship Series

The Bakersfield Californian

Columnists

STEVE FLORES: Jesse Jackson’s visit to Kern teaches lesson

STEVE FLORES: Jesse Jackson’s visit to Kern teaches lesson

Feb 20, 2026

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Grannies stand together as 'grantifa'

VALERIE SCHULTZ: Grannies stand together as 'grantifa'

Feb 13, 2026

SAL MORETTI: Political football plays out with halftime shows

SAL MORETTI: Political football plays out with halftime shows

Feb 11, 2026

State News

Rob Reiner's son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents

Rob Reiner's son returns to court, may enter plea in the killing of his parents

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A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi's House seat is unafraid of a fight

A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi's House seat is unafraid of a fight

Updated 11 hrs ago

It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'

It's a quiet box office weekend as 'GOAT' edges 'Wuthering Heights'

Updated 11 hrs ago

Why adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' student

Why adults pursuing career growth or personal interests are the 'new majority' student

Updated 13 hrs ago

Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

Updated Feb 21, 2026

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

Updated Feb 21, 2026

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power

Updated Feb 21, 2026

New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women

New Mexico launches investigation of forced sterilization of Native American women

Updated Feb 21, 2026

Obituaries

Funeral services for Feb. 21, 2026

Feb 20, 2026

Funeral services for Feb. 20, 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Funeral services for Feb. 18, 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Funeral services for Feb. 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Opinion

Letter to the editor: UFW backs visa bill

By BOB GOON
Feb 21, 2026

Letter to the editor: Don't let the plants, trees die

By DAVID HANLEY
Feb 21, 2026

JOE MATHEWS: California's democracy needs bureaucracy

JOE MATHEWS: California's democracy needs bureaucracy

By JOE MATHEWS
Feb 21, 2026

FROMA HARROP: Big Brother is making you watch him

FROMA HARROP: Big Brother is making you watch him

By FROMA HARROP
Feb 21, 2026

Letter to the editor: Good guys and bad guys

By JAMES JISCHKE
Feb 21, 2026

National News

4 years of war in Ukraine, in photos

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AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

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New York City hunkers down under blizzard warnings and a travel ban as winter storm hits northeast

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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST

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AP News Summary at 10:23 p.m. EST

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Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits

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