After 34 years in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq, Bakersfield resident Michele Spencer says the psychological toll of war followed her home. Today, she reflects on her experience and the role of wellness in healing.
As the clock counted down to the NFL trade deadline this week, the Denver Broncos pulled off a rare trade within their own division, acquiring linebacker Daiyan Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Los Angeles Rams put together a strong second-half performance to secure their third consecutive victory, holding off the Washington Commanders 20-13 before a crowd of 60,114.
UCLA continued its impressive season, defeating Minnesota 34-20 last week behind a pair of explosive fourth-quarter touchdown passes from quarterback Ty Dieffenbach to wide receiver Aidan Mizell.
Community members connect with resources designed to support college access, career advancement, and lifelong learning.
Black candidates are leading in 17 of the 24 state and federal contests in which they appeared on California’s Nov. 3 General Election ballot, according to semi-official results counted as of midnight. The Associated Press (AP) has declared 10 of them winners, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber (D), Controller Malia Cohen (D) and the state’s three Black members of Congress.
At a youth-led event at Cal State Bakersfield, young people talked about voting and the issues they care about.
USC delivered its biggest victory of the Lincoln Riley era Saturday night, knocking off No. 2 Ohio State, 30-18, at the Coliseum.
UCLA has emerged as one of the biggest surprises in college football this season. After rolling to a 27-0 victory over Nevada, the Bruins (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) have climbed into the top five nationally in both the Coaches Poll and this week’s Associated Press Top 25.
The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank brought together food lovers, sports fans, celebrated chefs and community supporters for the 11th annual Taste of the Rams, an evening dedicated to fighting hunger across Los Angeles County.
Dolores Huerta, the labor and civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the rallying cry “Sí, se puede,” died Wednesday. She was 96.
SEIU Local 2015 represents nearly 450,000 long-term care workers, making it the state’s largest union. Its members say federal Medicaid cuts in H.R. 1, the tax-and-spending law Republicans call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, put both their paychecks and the people they care for at risk.
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr. defended the city’s commercial billboard program at a District 4 town hall meeting held Sept. 23, arguing that a ballot measure targeting advertising on public property could threaten millions of dollars in municipal revenue.
For 16-year-old Kalianna Paloma, an 11th-grade student at the SEED School of Los Angeles County, traveling by bus can mean spending extra time getting to a train station and reaching her destination. A planned bus rapid transit system along Vermont Avenue could make those trips easier for her and thousands of other riders.
Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams who later enjoyed a long career in the team’s front office, died Friday. He was 76.
Matthew Stafford threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns to become the Los Angeles Rams’ career leader in passing touchdowns, and the Rams looked like the team many had favored to win the Super Bowl, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 35-21 on Sunday.
The Bruins defeated Michigan State 28-10 last week, improving to 7-0 for the first time since 2005. Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass as UCLA extended its winning streak and remained among the nation’s elite.
Bakersfield’s African and Black communities came together in a vibrant display of song, dance, and historical remembrance to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule.
Inside a 12-week program teaching incarcerated people to confront pain, grief, and the patterns that shaped their lives.
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said Thursday, Oct. 15, that he would prioritize housing and health care, hold local governments accountable for homelessness spending and ensure public funds are used effectively if elected governor.
