Steve Virgen

Families filled Reagan Elementary School in Bakersfield with smiles, photos and hugs on the first day of school, as students returned to campus for the start of a new year.

Old River Elementary School students were greeted with messages of encouragement as they walked to class on the first day of school, with staff members holding

Students returned to classrooms for the first day of school at Rosedale North Elementary School as the campus marks its 50th year.

With the new school year underway, campus safety is top of mind for parents and students, and one Bakersfield police officer assigned to a local

Back-to-school shopping can get expensive, especially when it comes to buying clothes. A Downtown Bakersfield consignment store is offering deals this month aimed at helping families save.

Summer-like heat that hit Kern County in March is expected to cause unprecedented losses for pistachio growers, with the damage likely to ripple to consumers through higher prices.

A proposed Costco on the Shafter-Bakersfield border is generating excitement among nearby residents, along with worries about how much more traffic the project

Friday night football is back, and at Highland, the start of the season also marks a final chapter for senior RJ Davenport Jr. — one that connects two generatio

In the wake of Friday night’s shooting at Independence High School, parents and community members are demanding answers about security at Kern High School Distr

In the wake of Friday night's shooting at Independence High School, parents and community members are demanding answers about security at Kern High