Brianna Willis
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Helping others find purpose: Dr. Jessica Grimes uses past challenges to shape students' futures
Dr. Jessica Grimes is a leader in the Kern Community College District (KCCD), who is using her own struggles to positively impact other’s lives. → Read More
Shafter High supports student success in and out of the classroom
The Shafter High School PRIDE (Pride, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Enthusiasm) Pantry gives students the support they need so they can focus on their academic success. → Read More
Wasco Police Department shapes up despite staffing and supply chain issues
Wasco Police Chief Charlie Fivecoat is building his department from the ground up, deciding everything from what sidearm his officers will carry to what color to paint the cruisers. → Read More
23ABC gives back with donation to Rafer Johnson Community Day School
The Rafer Johnson Community Day School principal says the donation means so much to them, especially during Black History Month because they will use it to buy books about Rafer Johnson’s legacy. → Read More
CRT: A pathway through history or a dividing line through the future?
Critical Race Theory is a concept in higher education focused on how the interaction between race and the law impacts the people and institutions of the country. → Read More
Bakersfield resident has family ties in Turkey, says people are struggling
"It's heartbreaking, especially to know that children are gone, to know that my kids' cousins are not there anymore." → Read More
Cedric Struggs released from prison after more than 40 years
After more than 40 years behind bars, 60-year-old Cedric Struggs is now free to walk the streets of Bakersfield. → Read More
Arvin community activist Salvador Partida is remembered for his legacy of advocacy and action
Through his own struggles, Partida remained a champion for the community of Arvin, fighting for cleaner water and air for everyone. → Read More
Buffalo Soldiers helped rebuild America after the Civil War
The Kern County chapter of Buffalo Soldiers honors and continues the legacy of the first Black military organization through education and advocacy. → Read More
Bakersfield family asks for justice after Gov. Newsom pardons killer
After spending 34 years in prison for first-degree murder, Steven Bradley is now one step closer to walking the streets of Bakersfield once again after being granted cleme → Read More
'Killing County' docu-series sheds light on police tactics and family tragedies in Kern
“Killing County,” the ABC News Studios and Hulu docu-series is now available to watch online. The series takes a look at police tactics here in Kern. → Read More
OURStory: The Black History Musical Experience is coming to the Bakersfield Fox
It started in a classroom where an 8th grade teacher created songs for his students to help them learn history. Now those songs are taking center stage in auditoriums across California. → Read More
Multi-use trail extension connects North of the River communities to Kern River Parkway Bike Path
The Stockdale River Ranch Multi-Use Trail, a 2.5 mile connector bridges the Kern River, is now open to the public. → Read More
Hard News: When journalists cover tragedy
National News Literacy Week is a time to understand how journalism happens, and how it impacts not only the people who consume it, but the people who produce it as well. → Read More
New state air quality regulations put some big rigs permanently off California's roads
The new regulation requiring all semi trucks to have 2010 or newer engines, effective January 1, 2023, marks the final phase of a process that began in 2015. → Read More
The occupational health risks for firefighters lurk long after the fire is out
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to educate the community about the dangers these first responders face. → Read More
Kern County gathers to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The MLK Day celebration in Bakersfield is a time to remember Dr. King, honor his sacrifice, and bring his work into the present and future. → Read More
The first charter school in Bakersfield is approved, but the community's reaction is mixed so far
The Kern Schools Superintendent's Office says charter schools expand educational opportunities, but there are still details to work out before the Central Academy of Arts and Technology will be ready. → Read More
Mudslide rampages through Los Ojos neighborhood on California's central coast
Phyllis Schoonbeck saw the torrent of mud and water from a neighbor's home, “never dreaming that something was happening at my house.” → Read More
Two new state laws targeting catalytic converter thieves took effect on January 1
AB 1740 and SB 1087 prohibit the sale of catalytic converters without legal documentation of authorized ownership. Violators could face fines of $1,000 or more. → Read More