Flu cases are on the rise across the country. Kern County is seeing the effects. Health officials say local numbers remain slightly lower than last year, the trend is moving upward, prompting concern.

One year after federal agents swept through Kern County, families and advocates say the fear and disruption haven’t faded.

The idea of longevity has become an obsession, driven not by the healthcare industry but instead by tech giants — ...

The federal pause on billions in child care and social services funding could significantly impact families and providers in ...

Gusty winds are expected in our mountain desert areas Wednesday night. Light rain and mountain snow will be possible ...

OpenAI on Wednesday launched ChatGPT Health, a "dedicated space" to manage health data and conversations in ChatGPT.

President Donald Trump says he's taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.

Meet Meadow, our first featured pet of 2026 on Wag Wednesday! She is approximately 2 years old and available for adoption at ...

Bakersfield police identify Officer Pedro Sarabia as officer who shot suspect during December 29 incident near Mohawk Street ...

The county originally installed street lights at the community's request and built the $28 annual fee into residents' property tax bills. However, that amount no longer covers operational costs.

DHS has deployed 2,000 agents to Minnesota in its largest immigration enforcement ever, targeting fraud and arrests amid ...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new U.S. dietary guidelines urging higher protein intake, fewer ultraprocessed ...