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In June streaming made up nearly 38 percent of all TV usage. That's higher than both cable and broadcast. But a bigger piece of the pie doesn't mean streaming companies are worry-free. Some companies are increasingly dealing with something called churn, where subscribers jump in and out of services.

It might give you a warm and fuzzy feeling every time you head to a donation bin to drop off an old bag of clothes. But a lot of those clothes don't end up being reused. A study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology found only 15% of clothes and other textiles are reused or recycled. The other 85% end up in the trash. There are new efforts now to fix this.

Hilary was a historic storm for Southern California. And while it did cause damage in some areas others may have felt like the storm didn't live up to the hype. So we asked a climate scientist to help break down how we can better interpret hurricane forecasts.

Salon owner Alisha Hinton is teaching inmates how to braid. But it's more than just learning how to do hair, it's about gaining valuable life skills after they serve their time.

According to a recent study, the majority of recent college grads would make a different choice when it comes to their higher education, regretting key things like their major or where they went to school. A lot of them said they would reconsider what they studied to get a better return on their investment. It's why the next generation told Fidelity they're being more strategic with their choices.

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he chats with the owners of Muchacho De Los Tacos and Aguas El Negro!

Join host Ryan Nelson as he chats with Jasmine LoBasso of the NOR Recreation and Park District about the upcoming adult Ultimate Frisbee Tournament.

A 66-year-old businesswoman was murdered on Friday following a reported argument over a rainbow pride flag she displayed outside her store.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in Maui on Monday to see first-hand the damage caused by the deadliest American wildfire in more than a century. The president reiterated federal support but some critics say it still isn't enough.

Too much screen time early on could cost your babies in terms of their development. That's the finding of a new study that may have many parents rethinking their children's viewing habits.

Former President Donald Trump has announced he'll be surrendering to Atlanta-area authorities on Thursday in connection to the 2020 Georgia election interference case. Trump also confirmed he's not appearing at Wednesday's first 2024 Republican presidential debate.

Even though children and pets may be tempted to play in the flood waters, it is probably best to avoid those waters as much as possible.

The rain can have positive effects when it comes to drought concerns, but it can also result in negative outcomes.

With more on the mess caused by Hilary across Southern California, we turn to ABC's Andrew Dymburt with the latest.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in multiple counties, including Kern County.

Latest Kern County, California and US & world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.

Bakersfield College students are hitting the books today as the fall semester officially begins. This year, the college has a newly appointed interim president in Steven Watkin, who is already saying it's going to be the "best year yet."

Serious rainfall and flooding has impacted many areas of eastern Kern County on Sunday, as well as some local businesses. The flooded roads are remnants of the storm system that pushed through the area as a result of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Hilary, and closed roads aren't the only issues residents are dealing with. 23ABC's Dominique LaVigne visited Tehachapi to see how the soggy residents are faring.

The Humane Society is backing a new bipartisan bill filed by Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate called the Better Care for Animals Act. The new bill would give the Department of Justice the ability to step in and remove animals experiencing harmful treatment and seek license suspensions, revocations, and civil penalties in those cases.

People share a lot about their lives on social media and that can sometimes influence how we feel about certain things. A recent survey from Nerdwallet finds this especially happens with money.

Maui's cleanup will take a long time, and as the gravity sinks in and survivors sift through ash health experts are warning what's left from the fire could still affect people's health.

When it comes to personal finances, most college students will tell you they're pretty broke. That's what makes them an easy target for back-to-school scams. The Better Business Bureau warns college students to be on alert for financial schemes as they head back to campus for the new semester.

Tropical Storm Hilary moved through the area Sunday leaving many flooded roadways all across the state. Now, the clean-up efforts have begun

Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires. As natural disasters become more common in part due to climate change, marketing to the victims has evolved to be more compassionate and solution-oriented. Associate professor of marketing Jonathan Zhang says companies were focused on maximizing profit in the 80s and 90s, but that has changed as younger generations grow older.

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he talks with Dr James Ardis, an optometrist with Omni Family Health, about National Eye Exam Month.