Three people arrested in connection to a chop shop in Bakersfield
Three people were arrested after police say they found seven stolen vehicles, stolen clothing, a gun, and a pallet of stolen vodka on a property in Southeast Bakersfield.
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Study: One in six toddlers don't get all the vaccinations they need
According to the study, 17 percent of toddlers started all the vaccination series but they didn't finish one or more of the doses.
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PBVUSD holding walk-in back-to-school immunization clinic
If you need to get your child vaccinated ahead of the school year the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District is planning to host a walk-in back-to-school immunization clinic for the community.
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Red Cross expands blood donor eligibility to allow more LGBTQ+ people to donate
The Red Cross is implementing a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy that expands blood donor eligibility.
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Traffic temporarily stopped on Interstate 5 after tanker truck fire
Southbound traffic on Interstate 5 returned to normal after a tanker truck fire near Pyramid Lake had caused a shutdown in both directions on Mon, Aug 7.
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CalTrans activates meters on 7 freeway on-ramps in Bakersfield
Bakersfield residents may have noticed the new lights greeting them before they enter the freeway on a number of on-ramps.
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Stockdale Highway pavement rehabilitation project to take place
A pavement rehabilitation project is scheduled to start on Stockdale Highway on Tues, Aug 8.
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BPD responds to report of a body in the road in Downtown Bakersfield
On Monday night, Bakersfield Police were investigating what they called a suspicious death in Downtown Bakersfield.
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Ex-KCSO deputy gets retrial postpined
The Kern County District Attorney's Office announced that it is planning to retry David Keith Rogers, the former Kern County Sheriff's Office deputy convicted of killing two prostitutes.
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Bakersfield man arrested after stabbing family member during fight
A man has been arrested on attempted murder and battery charges after police say he stabbed a family member during a fight.
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Missing prisoner found, arrested
New details have been released on the prisoner who walked away from a community re-entry program on Sat, Aug 5.
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Bakersfield Police seek vape shop burglary suspect
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying someone they allege is responsible for a burlgary in south-central Bakersfield.
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Back-to-school shopping tips on how to save money
As we get toward the end of summer parents are starting to think about the coming school year. And that means shopping for their kids going back to school.
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NTSB investigates fatal helicopter crash in Southern California
The National Transportation Safety Board has started assessing the scene where two helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday while fighting a fire in Southern California. Three people were killed.
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Mortgage rates rise after U.S. credit downgrade
Mortgage rates were already ticking upward and with the recent U.S. debt downgrade, that number is climbing even further. Amanda Sansone has a look at the impact that's having on the housing market and what it means for borrowers.
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Thousands of L.A. city workers plan to strike
Employees of the second-largest city in the country are demanding higher wages as all Americans face the challenges of inflation.
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Firefighter helicopter crash victims identified
The National Transportation Safety Board has started assessing the scene where two helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday.
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Kevin McCarthy shares his thoughts on Trump's legal issues
Following the January 6 insurrection, Kevin McCarthy called the violent attack on the capitol undemocratic, un-American, and criminal, and did place some of the blame for it on former president Donald Trump. The speaker, however, told 23ABC's Mike Hart that he believes a vote to impeach Trump would only serve to further divide the country.
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Ring cam catches would-be robber moments before alleged home invasion
August 4 was supposed to be a normal Friday evening for Bakersfield homeowner Quincy Sloan, but while he was out on a date with his wife, he got an alarming notification from his Ring camera's mobile app. "Our dogs came, my son opens the door, our dog Ebony runs out, makes contact with him, and chases him to the next-door neighbor," said Sloan, describing the doorbell camera video that shows a man ringing a doorbell at a home near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield. 23ABC's Breanna Polk spoke with Sloan to watch the video and find out more.
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Mother of man detained in Russia fears her son won't get a fair trial
Glenda Garcia, mother of Michael Travis Leake, an English teacher and musician arrested in Russia in June, sits down with 23ABC's Corey O'Leary to discuss her son's conditions in Russian custody.
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McCarthy talks Trump, Newsom, and the future of the California GOP
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited Mike Hart in the 23ABC studio today to discuss a range of topics, including his recent trip to Clovis and his hopes of expanding the Republican Party in California. In addition, McCarthy levied heavy criticisms toward Gavin Newsom and the California governor's handling of state policies. McCarthy blames Newsom for the state's population decline and says California would be better off without Newsom, regardless of who would take his place.
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Mother of Bakersfield man held in Russia discusses his conditions
This year has seen authorities in the Russian Federation arrest and jail United States citizens on what the U.S. government contends are illegitimate charges, including the arrest and sentencing of WNBA start Brittney Griner and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershowitz. Another U.S. citizen being held in Russia is Bakersfield native Michael Travis Leake, who was arrested in June. Although the U.S. State Department has not commented on Leake's case, his mother, Glenda Garcia, believes he has been caught in the crossfire of rising political tensions. 23ABC's Corey O'Leary sat down with Ms. Garcia to learn more about her son's current situation.
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Ukraine Thwarts Alleged Russian Assassination Plot
After a week of vigorous air defense operations by Ukraine, an alleged Russian informant has been arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate the Ukrainian president.
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Hollywood Stalled: Writers and Studios Deadlocked
Hollywood remains on hold as writers and studios failed to reach an agreement on resuming negotiations after meeting on Friday. Meantime, there are no planned talks yet with SAG-AFTRA which represents 160,000 actors and other media professionals.
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Ready Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair held
The Kern County Department of Child Support Services made sure that Kern County kids are healthy and stocked with supplies for the school year.
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