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Viral parking dispute prompts questions about street parking rights

A dispute over a parking spot on a public street in northwest Bakersfield has gone viral on social media, after a confrontation between neighbors escalated.MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/l...


Posted: Saturday Mar-14-2026 6:20 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News
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New fence at Wilson Park aims to keep children safe from wandering off

For many parents of children with autism, a trip to the park can come with constant worry about a child wandering off. A new fence at Wilson Park in Bakersfield can help prevent that by enclosing...


Posted: Saturday Mar-14-2026 6:20 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

Kern County braces for early heat as temps near 90s ahead of Bakersfield Marathon

Spring may still be more than a week away, but Kern County is already in for summer-like heat, with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s next week.MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/loc...


Posted: Saturday Mar-14-2026 6:20 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

23ABC Evening weather update March 13, 2026

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Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 9:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Your kids might be asking you for these toys in 2026


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 8:40 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

California GO-Serve director visits Bakersfield to launch another round of recruitment

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When the California Service Corps began to take shape as a modern, paid service force, many wondered whether young people would even want to become part of it.


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 7:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Last week of winter could bring record heat to Bakersfield


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 7:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Coconut Joe's isn't going anywhere but owners' in-town 'beach house' is on the market


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 7:40 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Nicky the therapy dog brings joy to Kern County


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 7:40 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

KCSO asks for help finding missing teen

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in finding a 16-year-old who it said it considered at-risk.


Posted: Friday Mar-13-2026 6:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian