California's largest wildfire so far this year was significantly surrounded Monday after blackening a swath of hilly grasslands between San Francisco Bay and the Central Valley. bit.ly/3Rb0qnE

The City of Tehachapi said its newest park, Valley Park will hold a grand opening opening on Monday, June 10. Residents are invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will allow children to put their handprints in concrete. bit.ly/3X8n6sp

California firefighters made significant progress Sunday to tame a wind-driven wildfire that scorched thousands of acres 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of San Francisco. trib.al/1kXMcDQ

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman killed after she was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on South Union Avenue on March 29 as 49-year-old Anita Cecilia Hinojosa. bit.ly/4aUvf7i

St. John Bosco baseball rallies for walk-off balk win over Bakersfield Christian in CIF Southern California Regional championship game – Press Telegram ⁦@SJBoscoBaseball⁩ ⁦@sjbathletics⁩ ⁦@presstelegram⁩ www.presstelegram.co…

A very Happy Birthday to my dear friend @SenDaveCortese! His #CaLeg work on behalf of his district, & all Californians, exemplifies the very best of #PublicService, & why I am privileged to work alongside him.

Pablo Manturano says moving to the land off of Sherwood Avenue was a new start for his family, but that turned into starting over after the Sherwood fire burned hundred of acres and his home. www.turnto23.com/new…

What improvements would you like to see along Hwy 99? Be a part of the discussion with Caltrans by attending one of the following virtual meetings: Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30pm Register at: bit.ly/4d5LDnD Thursday, June 6 at 5:30pm Register at: bit.ly/3Us2ARR pic.twitter.com/OufQ…

The First Heat Wave of 2024 Starts Wednesday! - #ExcessiveHeatWarning Wednesday - Friday; 103-108°. - Hydrate / Stay In Shade / Dress Appropriately Check out my @bakersfieldnow forecast here... @NWSHanford @natwxdesk #weather #CAwx youtu.be/KDsZ8a3oSak… via @YouTube

Over a year ago, Jacob Bookout was driving over 100mph on Panama Ln. when he struck a motorcycle driver who was stopping at a red light. Yesterday, a jury found him guilty of five felony counts related to the DUI incident. Read more: tinyurl.com/mrx5hrxe pic.twitter.com/kMGl…

Are you a practicing LVN? CSUB is considering a LVN to BSN program for local LVNs. If you are currently a LVN in Bakersfield and are interested, please fill out the following survey: csub.co1.qualtrics.c…

Tulare county groundwater agency that is focus of lawsuit for allegedly sinking the Friant-Kern Canal sees two water districts break away to take control of their own groundwater solutions. sjvwater.org/two-tul…

It's #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈 #CSUB celebrates in October when classes are in session and students are on campus, but there are plenty of resources on campus and in town. Learn more from other organizations and ways to get involved with @WWStiernLibrary's LibGuide! bit.ly/4aOXGTO

DEVELOPING: The California Highway Patrol and Kern County Sheriff's Office are investigating a person who was possibly run over by a vehicle in the Oildale area, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Information Page. Their injuries and status are unknown. bit.ly/4c5drHc

Are you ready for a career in an exciting, high-demand field? Check out BC's HVAC Technology program: ow.ly/hmwN50PE9pB

Congratulations to Tribe Athletics on the grand opening of their facility in East Bakersfield. Thank you to all the volunteer staff for bringing cheer to this community.