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Temperatures stay slightly below average Monday, but a big warm up is building. Bakersfield could be looking at a heat w...
08/04/2025

Temperatures stay slightly below average Monday, but a big warm up is building. Bakersfield could be looking at a heat wave through the weekend.

BAKERSFIELD: A Central Valley family is desperately searching for their daughter who has been missing since early July a...
08/04/2025

BAKERSFIELD: A Central Valley family is desperately searching for their daughter who has been missing since early July and was last seen following her release from Lerdo Jail.

Marissa Espinoza, 33, was last seen on July 22 along Pacheco between Monitor and South H Street in Bakersfield.

Her family says Espinoza’s been battling mental health issues, and they’re desperate to get her back home.

Neighborhood reporter has the story.

Read more through the link in our bio or on TURNTO23.COM

BAKERSFIELD: Police discovered the body of an 8-year-old girl in a hotel bathtub after responding to a possible medical ...
08/04/2025

BAKERSFIELD: Police discovered the body of an 8-year-old girl in a hotel bathtub after responding to a possible medical emergency at the La Quinta Inn on Riverside Drive.

Officers were called to the hotel at 5:37 p.m. on August 2 for reports that a child might be unconscious and not breathing. When they arrived, they received no response and found the bathroom door locked, forcing them to break in.

On Sunday, the family gathered for a vigil for the 8-year-old.

The incident lead to the arrest of Ray Mata Jr., 31, of Bakersfield and Graciela Bustamonte, 27, of Delano as suspects in the case.

Marissa Espinoza, 33, was last seen on July 22 following her release from Lerdo Jail. Her parents say she has battled an...
08/04/2025

Marissa Espinoza, 33, was last seen on July 22 following her release from Lerdo Jail. Her parents say she has battled anxiety, PTSD, and depression since her late teens.

A neighborhood dispute over loud music escalated to a fatal shooting early Sunday morning, leaving one man dead. Police ...
08/04/2025

A neighborhood dispute over loud music escalated to a fatal shooting early Sunday morning, leaving one man dead. Police are investigating the incident on Rhone Drive.

Two suspects have been arrested on murder and torture charges after an 8-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel bathtub...
08/04/2025

Two suspects have been arrested on murder and torture charges after an 8-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel bathtub at La Quinta Inn in Bakersfield.

Arvin's city manager confirmed he didn't renew the police chief's contract, sparking protests from residents and concern...
08/03/2025

Arvin's city manager confirmed he didn't renew the police chief's contract, sparking protests from residents and concerns from council members who claim they weren't informed.

Health care costs are projected to rise by 2026, and local experts warn employers may pass those increases onto workers.
08/03/2025

Health care costs are projected to rise by 2026, and local experts warn employers may pass those increases onto workers.

President Donald Trump has delayed enforcement of a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. three times — but will he do i...
08/03/2025

President Donald Trump has delayed enforcement of a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. three times — but will he do it a fourth time?

With Black-owned businesses making up just 9% of Bakersfield, a local organization — the Black Business Dollar Initiativ...
08/03/2025

With Black-owned businesses making up just 9% of Bakersfield, a local organization — the Black Business Dollar Initiative — that has connected over 400 of them is now coming to an end.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it will shut down after Republicans withdrew federal funding from the ...
08/02/2025

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it will shut down after Republicans withdrew federal funding from the organization.

For a small town in the mountains, Frazier Park sure knows how to throw a party. For the past 57 years, the Mountain Mem...
08/02/2025

For a small town in the mountains, Frazier Park sure knows how to throw a party. For the past 57 years, the Mountain Memories Association has gathered crowds for its Fiesta Days.

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