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06/03/2026

Families tell Eyewitness News that Bakersfield Police informed them that they are able to reunite with those who were held hostage at BPD Headquarters.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff Tuesday as she fights to stay in City Hall against challenger...
06/03/2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff Tuesday as she fights to stay in City Hall against challengers from both ends of the political spectrum.

After a tough first term framed by the most destructive wildfire in city history and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Los Angeles Mayor Karen

Dr. Jasmeet Bains canceled her Election Night watch party due to the hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield.
06/03/2026

Dr. Jasmeet Bains canceled her Election Night watch party due to the hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield.

Dr. Jasmeet Bains has canceled her Election Night watch party due to the hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield.In a statement, Bains said:“I am in active co

The F.B.I. says that the hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield is still active.
06/03/2026

The F.B.I. says that the hostage situation in downtown Bakersfield is still active.

Crisis negotiations with a man continue in downtown Bakersfield after a hostage situation with a bomb threat at Chase Bank. Police said hebarricaded himself in

Lawmakers sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking him to testify to a House panel about the football leag...
06/03/2026

Lawmakers sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking him to testify to a House panel about the football league's rights deals. The NFL is facing increased scrutiny over the cost of watching games

Lawmakers sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the football league's rights deals.

Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple and two RBIs to stay hot at the plate, Freddie Freeman smacked a two-run homer and th...
06/03/2026

Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple and two RBIs to stay hot at the plate, Freddie Freeman smacked a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Shohei Ohtani had a double, triple and two RBIs to stay hot at the plate, Freddie Freeman smacked a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on late to

Democrats hoping to flip a U.S. Senate seat in Maine are facing growing questions about their presumptive nominee, Graha...
06/03/2026

Democrats hoping to flip a U.S. Senate seat in Maine are facing growing questions about their presumptive nominee, Graham Platner, as a sexting scandal and past controversies threaten to overshadow his challenge to five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

Democrats hoping to flip a U.S. Senate seat in Maine are facing growing questions about their presumptive nominee, Graham Platner.

06/03/2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff after a challenging first term marked by the city's worst wil...
06/03/2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff after a challenging first term marked by the city's worst wildfire and ongoing homelessness issues, facing challengers from both sides of the political spectrum.

After a tough first term framed by the most destructive wildfire in city history and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Los Angeles Mayor Karen

As voters headed to the polls, some local candidates planned election night watch parties, but one gathering in downtown...
06/03/2026

As voters headed to the polls, some local candidates planned election night watch parties, but one gathering in downtown Bakersfield was called off after an unrelated bomb threat was reported nearby.

As voters headed to the polls, some local candidates planned election night watch parties, but one gathering in downtown Bakersfield was called off after an unr

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