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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.

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

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

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he visits Ladies and Gents Bridal and talks with Allison Tessen, a Bridal Consultant for the shop.

Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he chats with Trenea Smart, owner of Get Smart Insurance, about recent changes to insurance laws in California.

Authorities in San Francisco are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a duffle bag at Golden Gate Park on Sunday.

The stage is now set for former President Trump's fourth arrest.

Months after preventing a government shutdown that was linked to the debt ceiling drama, the potential threat returns.

No more summertime sleeping in as children across the nation are setting their alarms a bit earlier today to go back to school.

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

In our continuing coverage of the Maui wildfires, 23ABC spoke with a Bakersfield man who has spent the last several days taking in residents of Lahaina and sheltering them in his apartment just outside the island town. 23ABC's Veronica Morley spoke with Bakersfield native and Centennial High School graduate Chris Huston about how important the people of Maui are to him.

As students across the country are going back into the classroom schools are putting in more protections to keep kids from overdosing on campus.

Donald Trump was hit with his fourth indictment as a grand jury in Georgia issued a nearly 100-page indictment accusing the former president and 18 others of a sweeping criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in the state.

A nationwide teacher shortage has forced many school districts to think creatively to get more teachers in the classroom.

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

Local efforts to support victims of Maui fires

Thieves are increasingly targeting catalytic converters and replacing one could cost you thousands of dollars. But consumer reporter John Matarese is helping you take action -- by putting a theft-prevention tool to the test -- so you don't waste your money.

San Francisco is going 'driverless.' The highly debated use of driver-less car companies Waymo and Cruise were given the green light last week to operate around the clock and pick up passengers. These cars have been testing the roads for several years.

If you've ever opened your fridge to the smells and sights of spoiling food you've probably felt the disappointment of having to throw out groceries you spent your hard-earned money on. But there are steps you can take to make sure it doesn't go to waste.

Donald Trump and his legal team could be dealing with new charges relating to the 2020 election this time in Georgia. That's where Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis just wrapped up her multi-year investigation into the former president's alleged efforts to overturn the election results there.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results for more than two years. And some legal experts expect she'll bring the case under a law initially written to target the mob -- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations, or RICO.

The month-long process of the Pond community rebuilding efforts came to an end on Sunday afternoon following the devastating spring floods.