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Los Angeles, CA – The U.S. Justice Department has launched a civil investigation into the University of California system, citing potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Officials announced Wednesday that the probe will examine whether UC has fostered a hostile work environment by allowing...

Two suspects arrested for allegedly murdering a Los Angeles man were in the country illegally and have lengthy criminal records, police sources said.

BAKERSFIELD, California - A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with an officer-involved shooting in East Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on February 4, 2025, when deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle near E. California Avenue and...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Officials at Kern Valley State Prison are investigating the death of an inmate, German M. Merino, as a homicide following an attack on March 7, 2025. According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, officers observed inmates Gilbert Garcia and Rodolfo Cortez...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE: As of 5:13 p.m., on March 8, 2025, all lanes on Highway 178 are now back open. A vehicle vs pedestrian accident in East Bakersfield has resulted in the death of one person, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when a grey Ford...

The driver of a pickup truck let the dogs out of the car and drove away, leaving them alone on the road.

Dairy Queen is bringing back its beloved Free Cone Day on March 20, just in time to celebrate the first day of spring. Ice cream lovers can visit participating DQ locations to enjoy a free small vanilla soft serve cone, no purchase necessary, per PEOPLE.

(FOX40.COM) — The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers of the proper way to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes on the freeway after a driver was caught with a dummy in his passenger seat. “While we appreciate the creativity, HOV lanes are reserved for specific vehicles or with two or more real, breathing...

San Diego, CA – After a brief dry spell this weekend, Southern California is set to experience widespread rain and strong winds as two low-pressure systems move through the region early next week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego office.

(FOX40.COM) –The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking additional security measures in response to a surge in violence against staff and inmates. On Saturday, officials announced the placement of high-security sections, referred to as Level IV, within its facilities. The new measure means...