Trader Joe’s is opening 21 more stores soon: See where new locations are slated...
Trader Joe's told USA TODAY it is soon opening 21 new stores and has already opened two new stores this year. Here's what to know.
State workers raise $15K for billboard blaming worsening traffic on Gavin Newsom
A campaign to associate Gov. Gavin Newsom with increased traffic around Sacramento raised $15,000 in less than a week.
IDENTIFIED: Selma man found buried in dirt underneath ‘The Peach Pit’
Miguel Alonso Garcia, a 30-year-old man from Selma, was found buried in the dirt in Fresno County, California, after being reported missing in September 2020, and detectives are now working to identify the person(s) responsible for his death.
Changes are coming to dozens of California Walmart stores
Walmart plans to remodel 57 stores in California this year, including 11 in the Los Angeles area, the retail giant announced on Wednesday. Shoppers can expect to see new signage, new displays, and “expanded departments” with new items, officials said in a media release that included photos and renderings. Walmart’s...
SoCal resident sues Tesla for odometer tampering, possibly affecting over 1 million cars
CALIFORNIA – A Southern California resident filed a class action lawsuit against Tesla, claiming it manipulates odometers to shorten warranty periods. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff said he wants Tesla to pay damages for California drivers, possibly affecting over 1 million registered cars.
Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges, Faces Mandatory Minimum 10-Year Sentence
Ramon Maldonado Jr., a 33-year-old from Bakersfield, pleaded guilty to charges of intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, psilocybin, and marijuana. This plea is part of ongoing efforts by federal authorities to address the spread of illicit drugs, particularly the rise in opioid-related deaths due to...
Kern County Fire Department to end Open Burning starting April 28
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fire Department is reminding residents that Open Burning of Hazard Reduction Fuels will close, effective Monday, April 28, 2025. KCFD said the decision has been made due to a combination of factors, including declining live fuel moisture levels. In a release, it...
California overhauls E-Bike voucher program after system leaves almost 100,000 applicants waiting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nearly 100,000 Californians were left in the dark while trying to secure free e-bikes in December, leading the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to overhaul its online application system for a smoother second round. CARB’s e-bike incentive program helps low-income Californians purchase...
3 arrested in fatal shooting on Lotus Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in southeast Bakersfield that occurred in February. Devin Jones, 18, was arraigned Monday on charges of first-degree murder and gang participation. Two teens — Kaleb Washington and Adrian Herron — are facing charges in...
Prop 36 could make California’s prison issues worse: ‘A lot of it is fear-mongering’
Executive Director of the Pollen Initiative, Jesse Vasquez, argues that Proposition 36, which increased penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, could do more harm than good and that voters should consider the facts rather than fear-mongering media.
