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The latest on the impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary on areas surrounding Kern County. The system has prompted hundreds of flight cancelations and school closures Monday in Los Angeles and San Diego.

An evacuation center was opened for those who need it due to the closure in both directions on Highway 58.

Flooding has been a big issue in parts of Kern County due to former-Tropical Storm Hilary. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle is live on Highway 58 with more.

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Residents of the Kern River Valley are no strangers to storms and extreme weather. Back in March, precipitation brought major flooding to areas of the valley, including Kernville, and those floods brought extensive property damage. With more rain expected on Sunday and Monday, some residents are worried, but some not so much. 23ABC's Corey O'Leary has more.

Being a new mother is hard. Not only are you trying to keep a new human alive but you're also dealing with your own physical recovery, with sleep deprivation, trying to figure out breastfeeding, and all the insurance and finance hurdles you have to navigate. It's a lot.

The deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history, a fury that seemed overpowering on the island of Maui. But now experts are trying to amplify the same message they've been hammering home for years: invasive plant species as a potentially lethal threat.

If you walk into a restaurant and a sandwich costs you $25 you're probably not going to want to go back there. But what if you used your smartphone and signed up with the restaurant to save a few bucks? You may be willing to buy it.

As the 60th Tehachapi Mountain Festival gears up for the weekend, organizers and vendors are excited to get the event off the ground, but they're having to think about the potential of severe weather, as the remnants of Hurricane Hilary are expected to drop heavy rains across Kern County. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle visited Tehachapi to learn more about the preparations.

You will see it all across the country, those trying to help those people in Maui in need from big operations like non-profit organizations, to small business owners doing their part to help contribute to the millions going to Maui.

As students begin their first days back at school, many will be met with new resources to help them succeed. Sometimes, students need a boost to reach their full potential.

The Bakersfield City Ballet performed in multiple libraries in kern county and say that they look forward to next year’s Books in Motion.

The fall vibes are back and we’re not just talking about pumpkin spice everything! Stores are stocked with Halloween decorations. Consumer reporter John Matarese looks at whether it’s worth buying now or waiting so you don’t waste your money.

Even though it's still summer now is the time to be thinking about booking your holiday travel. It can be complicated to figure out the best way to get the best deals.

Maui Pho hit record-breaking profits Wednesday with their Hawaii donation efforts rounding up thousands of dollars. 23ABC’s Ruby Rivera spoke with owners again about what comes next.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bakersfield and Delano’s unemployment rate sits at 8.8 percent. That's almost double the state average and well over the national average. And while that number isn't seasonally adjusted, it is something to take a look at.

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Restaurants in Downtown Bakersfield are cooking up their specialties hoping to win people over in the 9th Annual Taste of Downtown. 23ABC's Ava Kershner takes us just down the street from the 23ABC studio for an award-winning meal in this Doing Downtown.

Despite the indictments, former President Donald Trump is still the frontrunner for the Republican nomination but how will his campaign operate with required court appearances?

Ken Lair volunteered for service right after graduating high school in 1943. Then his real education began.

On the streets, Xylazine is known as "tranq," and the growing prevalence of this drug is impacting residents across the country and here in Kern County. 23ABC's Corey O'Leary visited Delano to speak with one man who saw firsthand what the drug is doing to people in his city.

Downtown Bakersfield is home to several long-standing businesses to shop and eat at, but in recent history, a string of vandalism and break-ins have hit several area businesses. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle spoke to business owners and residents to find out how they're coping with the problem.

After wildfires devastated families and homes in the Maui town of Lahaina, Bakersfield restaurant Maui Pho is doing what it can to help out by donating 100 percent of the day's profits to the fire victims. 23ABC's Ruby Rivera visited the restaurant to bring us more.

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Back in April, 23ABC introduced you to Sherry Morrow, a Bakersfield local who spends her free time collecting donations to benefit the community.