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Baba’s Hot Chicken to open in Bakersfield this Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Baba’s Hot Chicken is opening a location here in Bakersfield this Saturday. The restaurant announced it is holding a grand opening on May 22 at 11 a.m. The first 100 customers will receive a free sandwich. Baba’s has multiple locations including Costa Mesa, Riverside, and San Diego. The restaurant is located at 5625 California Ave. Suite 200. → Read More

Large law enforcement presence near Rexland Drive and Karen Place

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bakersfield police and other law enforcement agencies including SWAT are at a neighborhood near Rexland Drive and Karen Place. We have a call into BPD to get more information, this is a developing story, we will keep you updated. It is recommended to avoid the area. → Read More

23ABC Interview: Dr. Dwight Norman, Dealing with mask anxiety

Joining us tonight to take a deeper dive into what you might be feeling as we move back toward normalcy is Dr. Dwight Norman Jr., a clinical psychologist right here in Bakersfield. → Read More

Brushfire ignites in Bodfish

Friday a small fire broke out near Lake Isabella, an area already on alert since 2016 when the Erskine fire devastated that community. → Read More

'Sargent Push-ups' does push-ups around the country to raise awareness of child hunger

Wednesday, Patrick Parker, also known as Sargent Push Up, stopped by Bakersfield to advocate for millions of kids across the nation in need of food. → Read More

Kern county students recognized for mental health, suicide prevention achievements

The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the ninth annual student contest encouraging young people to create short films and art projects about suicide prevention and mental health. → Read More

23ABC Interview: Vince Fong discusses Newsom's drought proclamation

Assemblyman Vince Fong says he and other politicians from Kern County met with Governor Newsom this morning regarding water shortages in our community. → Read More

Housing Authority of the County of Kern selected for MTW Demonstration Program

On May 7, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the selection of the Housing Authority of the County of Kern for the Moving to Work Demonstration Program. → Read More

3 Bakersfield nurses tell their stories during Nurse Appreciation Week

Nurses across the country are the heartbeat of hospitals, especially during the pandemic when hospitals were flooded with COVID patients and their families in what was a trying time for so many people. → Read More

The future of air travel: What to expect the next time you take to the skies

As COVID cases and deaths are slowing down in America, more people are getting ready to pack their bags and get back to traveling. → Read More

The CDC encourages those vaccinated to continue to use caution

(KERO) — The CDC says it is more important than ever to get vaccinated if Americans want to have a normal summer. Wednesday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave an update on just how many people have gotten vaccinated. > Until now we’ve had over 240-million shots in arms, we have 40% of the population vaccinated over the age of 18. In California, health officials say more than 13 million people are… → Read More

Newsom addresses efforts to recall him

Governor Newsom addressed efforts to recall him Tuesday at the state's capital, the governor also called out the people behind the movement. → Read More

Pope Francis officially excuses Craig Harrison of his duties as a Catholic priest

This comes from an internal memo from Bishop Joseph Brennan to the Catholic Diocese of Fresno saying that the move comes after a request from Harrison earlier this year. → Read More

Kern County Administrative building brings light to Mental Health Awareness Month

Kern County Administrative building brings light to Mental Health Awareness Month → Read More

Wildfire season is underway, the state prepares

As we’ve seen in some parts of the state, wildfire season is underway, and many expect this to be a tough year with drought conditions. With that, the Kern County Fire Department is ramping up training, and local crews will play a major role in helping, including those who take to the skies. → Read More

An in-depth look into what vaccine passports are if they are legal and necessary

23ABC is taking an in-depth look into whether or not you need proof of a COVID vaccination to travel, to return to school, or even to attend events. → Read More

Bike Bakersfield raises funds for safety awareness

May is National Bike Month, and now Bike Bakersfield is raising awareness about where you can ride in Kern and how to do it safely. → Read More

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in July, killing 65-year-old Deborah Ann Geneau

An arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run that killed 65-year-old Deborah Ann Geneau. → Read More

Two inmates escape Lerdo Jail Wednesday morning, one still missing

After taking a look at security camera footage from the Dollar General where the inmates went after escaping, 23ABC saw one of the inmates in the parking lot with police. → Read More

BCSD to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for 8th-grade students

The Bakersfield City School District will celebrate in-person 8th-grade graduation ceremonies in June. → Read More