Mega Millions tickets spike to $5, promises bigger jackpots, better odds
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Starting Tuesday, the starting jackpot for the Mega Million lottery game will balloon to $50 million, though it also costs more to play. The 23-year-old game is adopting new rules that California Lottery officials said "promises bigger jackpots and bigger wins more often." Officials said that...
California Gang Lord Granted New Trial Decades After Receiving Death Sentence for Murder Spree:...
Decades after receiving a death sentence for multiple murders, a California gang leader will get a new trial due to a juror's improper dismissal.
Timeline: Son accused of killing parents captured armed and wearing body armor in California
AMITE — A manhunt that stretched across the country ended Friday evening when Joshua Brocato was arrested in Los Angeles, bringing a dramatic turn to a disturbing case out of Tangipahoa Parish. Authorities say Brocato, dressed in green military-style clothing and armed with three guns, was taken into custody around...
DOGE announces cancellation of $25M in ‘wasteful’ DEI grants
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the cancellation of $25 million in grants deemed 'wasteful,' with an expected $15 million in new savings. The announcement was made on the social media platform X on April 3. According to DOGE, among the affected grants was $265,000 awarded to Queens...
Cain Velasquez transferred to Wasco State Prison, parole eligibility date set
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has made his first move into the California prison system after his conviction and sentencing following a no-contest plea on multiple charges including attempted murder. Velasquez was handed a five-year sentence following his conviction, and he’s currently being housed...
Kern County Libraries celebrate National Library Week with diverse programs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In celebration of National Library Week, Kern County Libraries are highlighting a variety of programs and services available to the community. Fahra Daredia, marketing and promotions associate, shared that the libraries offer story time and reading challenges among their many...
Man gets 50 to life for murder in Foods Co. parking lot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 36-year-old man found guilty of murder in a deadly shooting that occurred outside the Foods Co. on Haley Street was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison, according to court records. Adrian Sanchez Jr. was sentenced Friday, about a month after his conviction on charges of first-degree...
Fresno, Bakersfield Could Hit 100°F by Thursday as Central California Heats Up
Fresno, CA – A prolonged stretch of above-normal temperatures is expected to bring travel-related challenges across Central California through Sunday, with some areas nearing triple-digit heat by midweek. According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, temperatures across the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra...
Big Changes Coming to California’s Highway 101: Adaptive Ramp Metering Launches April 8
Starting April 8, drivers on U.S. 101 in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will see a new Adaptive Ramp Metering (ARM) system aimed at easing congestion, Caltrans announced. Caltrans, in partnership with MTC, VTA, and local agencies, is implementing real-time adjustments to metering lights, allowing smoother traffic...
CA State Fair adds ‘powerhouse lineup’ of classic rock bands in 2025. Who’s playing?
Seven nostalgic acts will take the stage as part of the Toyota Concert Series lineup.
