DATE: Saturday, May 10th
LOCATION: Pyles Boys Camp Group Picnic Area
TIME: 12:00PM – 5:00PM

“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. The first Augustinian Pope, Robert Prevost – now Leo XIV – is the…… read more
Kern County Animal Services is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of placing an injured dog in a dumpster in east Bakersfield. A video is being circulated online depicting the injured dog being wrapped in a blanket and being dropped inside the dumpster in the 3300 block of Niles Street between…… read more
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made an appearance in Bakersfield Wednesday. The former policy adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron is campaigning to “Make California Golden Again.” He told a crowd gathered at Hodel’s restaurant that he’s firmly behind Kern County’s agriculture and oil industries. Hilton toured an oil facility in Kern County during…… read more
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shot himself while he ran away from Bakersfield police. Officers say they heard gunfire near Niles Street and Mount Vernon Avenue around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday. Three teenagers took off running after cops stopped their car. One of the teens had a gun and shot himself in the leg during the chase.…… read more
The 60th Annual ACM Awards took place on Thursday (May 8) at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, hosted by Reba McEntire for a record 18th time. Lainey Wilson was the night’s big winner, taking home the ceremony’s highest award, Entertainer of the Year, along with Album of the Year for Whirlwind,…… READ MORE
Grand Ole Opry icon Jeannie Seely is recovering from multiple recent health issues, including back and abdominal surgeries, an extensive stay in the ICU, and pneumonia. The 84-year-old country legend expressed gratitude for the support and love she received during her ordeal. “Over the past several weeks, I’ve received so many wonderful messages of love…… READ MORE