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Whether it's the Mayo Clinic, the University of Southern California, or Forbes, all sorts of studies show there are benefits to welcoming dogs into the office. That could be reducing anxiety, keeping active, or combating loneliness and stress. Clay Lepard shows us that is leading to some unexpected places embracing dogs.

Hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are in South Dakota for the Sturgis Rally. But not all of them are riding hogs. Some of them are cruising on wheelbarrows, jet skis, and even a couch!

There are new details into Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The non-profit journalism outfit ProPublica alleges Thomas accepted more luxury vacations and gifts from wealthy individuals and didn't report receiving them.

New details in the ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden's son. Federal prosecutors announced that the plea deal between Hunter Biden and the Delaware U.S. Attorney's Office is at an impasse. Today, Attorney General Merrick Garland elevated the U.S. attorney handling the case to a special counsel.

Rescuers in Maui are scrambling to find missing residents who may be trapped by fires still burning across parts of the Hawaiian island. The death toll there is expected to rise from 55 in the coming hours. While federal disaster aid has been approved many fire survivors in Maui say assistance is coming too slowly and their daily struggle is worsening.

"Enter the Dragon," the film that made Bruce Lee an international superstar, is returning to the big screen for its 50th anniversary. Plus, Selena Gomez is hosting her first "Rare Impact Fund Benefit" in support of youth mental health organizations.

Authorities in California are issuing a warning after a recent spike in drownings and near-drownings at Lake Tahoe.

The search for survivors continues on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where the flames are being blamed for more than 50 deaths.

Thursday marked the return of Agricultural Worker Health Day, and dozens of farmworkers gathered in Arvin to be recognized for their hard labor and provided with health care services and resources. Clinica Sierra Vista has partnered with local organizations to provide free food and to remind Kern County's agricultural workers about the resources that are available to them. 23ABC's Breanna Polk visited the event to find out more.

The chances are very good that anyone living in the Central Valley knows someone who has been impacted by Valley Fever. The Centers for Disease Control estimates 20,000 new cases of Valley Fever are diagnosed each year, and as of now, there is no vaccine to help prevent it. However, there is hope that in the future, that could change. 23ABC's Ruby Rivera has more.

President Biden was in Utah marking the one-year anniversary of a law that boosts health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. The bipartisan pact act speeds up the qualification process and creates regular screenings. It also adds facilities, research, and healthcare workers.

A developing story out of Iran where the U.S. State Department says five Americans have been released from the notorious Evin prison and placed on house arrest. ABC News learning the U.S. and Iran reached this agreement after months of quiet negotiations.

Bringing down high price inflation is no easy task. And Thursday’s numbers from the federal government show just how challenging it is. A look at where and why consumers are still feeling the squeeze

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he chats with Alina Dermendjian, an attorney with B&D Law, about wrongful death lawsuits.

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he interviews Karin Harmon and Perrin Swanson, actors in the upcoming Stars Playhouse production of "Bernhardt/Hamlet."

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended a top state prosecutor accusing her of being too lenient on violent criminals. The Democratic official who won her race in a landslide insists the governor's decision was not about performance but about politics as he runs for president.

Today is opening day for the Iowa State Fair. Over the next 11 days, presidential candidates will do whatever they can to get closer to voters. But why does the fair plays such a key role in the campaign season?

Around a dozen Bakersfield veterans who served in the Korean War were honored with a parade and a virtual experience on Wed, Aug 9.

The Panama Buena Vista School District gave the green light for its first charter school, however, there is still a long way to go.

Ahmaya Alexander was shot while standing on a front porch outside of an apartment complex near the 1000 block of L Street on May 21, 2021.

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a 38-year-old man at the El Descanso Sports Bar in Lamont earlier this year.

Thousands of people have been displaced due to catastrophic wildfires that have killed at least 36 people across the Hawaiian island of Maui.

The City of Bakersfield has been working with the Bakersfield Police Department on a gun violence reduction strategy. The strategy was implemented last year, but gun violence continues to be a concern in the community, impacting not just the victims, but their families and loved ones as well. 23ABC's Breanna Polk has the story.

McFarland High School Football is looking to turn things around in the upcoming season, starting with a change at the top. McFarland hired Coach Norm Brown over the summer to be the new head coach for the Cougars. Brown won back-to-back Southeast Yosemite League titles with North High School 5 years ago. 23ABC's Adrian Luevano spoke with Coach Brown to learn more about this season's Cougars team.

This year's inflation has driven up the cost of many things, including school supplies, and some parents may be struggling to get their kids the things they need to prepare to head back to school. That's why Calvary Bakersfield Church is hosting their Back-to-School Summerfest event to help those in our community who feel the pain of pinching pennies. 23ABC's Dominique LaVigne visited Calvary Bakersfield to find out more.