Iranian Hackers Take Credit for Cyber Attack Targeting Bakersfield, Visalia, Chico Water Utilities
Iranian hackers claim breach of California water utilities; no control system damage confirmed yet.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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FBI fatally shoots man holding hostages at Bakersfield Chase bank, police say
A man holding hostages inside a building in Southern California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI, pol...
Jun 3, 2026Open source
FBI personnel have fatally shot a man holding hostages in Bakersfield, California, police say
A man holding hostages inside a building in California that houses a bank branch and school district office has been shot and killed by the FBI. (AP Photo)
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Election 2026 updates: CA gov race remains close between Hilton, Becerra as count continues
A suspect is dead and all hostages are free after a hourslong standoff inside a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California, sources confirmed to A
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Suspect in Bakersfield standoff shot and killed by FBI personnel, police say
A suspect is dead and all hostages are free after a standoff inside a Chase Bank building in Bakersfield, California, sources confirmed to ABC News.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
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California’s first ADU condo sale offers cheaper path to homeownership in San Jose
San Jose is home to the first accessory dwelling unit sold as a separately owned condo in California, city officials said, setting a potential template for a...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
California’s first ADU condo sale offers cheaper path to homeownership in San Jose
San Jose is home to the first accessory dwelling unit sold as a separately owned condo in California, city officials said, setting a potential template for a...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
CoreCivic sells Otay Mesa Detention Center in $1.5 billion deal with the government
CoreCivic sold Otay Mesa and California City detention facilities to the federal government for $1.5 billion.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Waymo calls police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle in California
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment
A judge has dismissed all charges against a California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff in 2023.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
11 arrested in California in India-based organized crime group investigation
Charges and arrests will be announced Tuesday in Los Angeles against suspected members of a transnational organized crime group.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
37 tied to accused India crime rings charged with offenses that extend into Southern California
The crackdown, dubbed Operation Hard Ball, is the result of a yearslong federal investigation into Indian crime syndicates that engage in racketeering, targe...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Steve Hilton endorses Rep. Ken Calvert in bitter intraparty fight for Southern California House seat
The Republican gubernatorial candidate chooses Calvert over fellow GOP Rep. Young Kim in the 40th Congressional District.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
OKLAHOMA VOICE: Flouting Trump policy, federal judges are freeing immigrants from mandatory detention
Gilberto Pacheco was driving to work for a construction job in California when he was pulled over in what court papers called a “traffic stop” in January...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Napa Farmers Market: Impact Report: We grow community
We rely on the commitment of our 37 small farmers to steward, harvest, and grow what they sell, which gives us our status as a California Certified Farmers M...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Waymo car delivers misbehaving California teens to police
The 15-year-olds allegedly were drinking alcohol and shooting water beads from a toy gun as they rode in the driverless car.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Preparing for Emergencies | Casey’s Corner
Joan Merriam is a member of Dog Writers Association of America, and lives in Northern California with her golden retriever Joey, her Maine coon cat Indy, and...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Good Morning, Red Bluff Set for July 30 at Spotlight Cinemas | Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce
Business professionals, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and residents from throughout Red Bluff, Tehama County, and Northern California are invited to atte...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
CDFW awards $2 million in funds to reduce wolf-livestock conflict
On July 1, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced they are utilizing $2 million of funding provided by state legislature to award four orga...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Teacher wins the prize
At the California Retired Teachers Association, Division 27 summer luncheon, Eureka City Schools retired teacher Ken Pinkerton won the opportunity drawing gi...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Comet, Milky Way and ‘dueling’ meteor showers shine in California. When to watch
From the Milky Way to dueling meteor showers, there’s lots in store for California sky watchers this month.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Tahoe Cruises to host DAOU Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards Wine Tasting Cruise aboard Safari Rose
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Tahoe Cruises will host a wine tasting cruise aboard the Safari Rose on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 5-7:30 p.m., featuring gui...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Hilmar Cheese Company Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Cheese Donations to Support Food Security
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., a global leader in dairy products and ingredients, is honoring America’s 250th anniversary by living its purpose of Improving...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
All-gender bathrooms, ‘use-by’ dates, loud ads: the new California laws to know
From standardized food date labels to quieter streaming ads, a slate of new California laws took effect July 1.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
California could start testing kindergarteners in math
A bill moving through California’s legislature would require schools to test kindergarteners' math skills.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Bakersfield is in Kern County, California.
Region: Central California
ZIP Codes
93301, 93302, 93303, 93304, 93305, 93306, 93307, 93308, 93309, 93311, 93312, 93313, 93314, 93380, 93383, 93384, 93385, 93386, 93387, 93388, 93389, 93390
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Waymo calls police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle in California
Waymo called San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking and shooting toy guns from a driverless vehicle.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Charges against California dad who drove family off cliff dropped after mental health treatment
A judge has dismissed all charges against a California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving his Tesla off a cliff in 2023.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
11 arrested in California in India-based organized crime group investigation
Charges and arrests will be announced Tuesday in Los Angeles against suspected members of a transnational organized crime group.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
37 tied to accused India crime rings charged with offenses that extend into Southern California
The crackdown, dubbed Operation Hard Ball, is the result of a yearslong federal investigation into Indian crime syndicates that engage in racketeering, targe...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Steve Hilton endorses Rep. Ken Calvert in bitter intraparty fight for Southern California House seat
The Republican gubernatorial candidate chooses Calvert over fellow GOP Rep. Young Kim in the 40th Congressional District.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
OKLAHOMA VOICE: Flouting Trump policy, federal judges are freeing immigrants from mandatory detention
Gilberto Pacheco was driving to work for a construction job in California when he was pulled over in what court papers called a “traffic stop” in January...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Napa Farmers Market: Impact Report: We grow community
We rely on the commitment of our 37 small farmers to steward, harvest, and grow what they sell, which gives us our status as a California Certified Farmers M...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Waymo car delivers misbehaving California teens to police
The 15-year-olds allegedly were drinking alcohol and shooting water beads from a toy gun as they rode in the driverless car.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Preparing for Emergencies | Casey’s Corner
Joan Merriam is a member of Dog Writers Association of America, and lives in Northern California with her golden retriever Joey, her Maine coon cat Indy, and...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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