Preparation is most effective before smoke appears or conditions worsen. Taking time now to plan for poor air quality, medication needs and possible care disruptions can help residents protect their health when wildfire conditions change, starting with these six steps.
Two of Kern County’s largest hospital systems are cutting jobs this summer, even as local health officials continue to describe Kern as a region starved for medical professionals.
Nearly a mile of historic Market Street in Inglewood closed to motor traffic Friday as hundreds gathered for “The Wood Cup,” a free city-backed street festival for a local community priced out of the global tournament happening in its own backyard.
Spain continued its recent dominance over France, defeating Les Bleus 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to advance to the championship match.
The American League rode a dominant pitching performance to a 4-0 victory over the National League in the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Veteran umpire Alan Porter served as crew chief and called balls and strikes during the 96th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Holloway-Gonzales Library on Brundage Lane, small and medium-sized local entrepreneurs gathered for the launch of a new training program to coach minority and underinvested neighborhood business owners in Kern County on the technical tools and leadership skills needed to grow their income.
The United States men’s national soccer team was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after suffering a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be well represented at the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, with five players earning selections to the National League roster, tying for the most representatives in the league.
Dave Roberts became the fastest manager in Major League Baseball history to reach 1,000 career victories after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Athletics 9-3 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
Petitions, unanswered questions, and calls for a federal probe mark the aftermath of Juliana Nzita’s death
Sadly, not much has changed regarding how Black women are treated and viewed, as evidenced by the current Trump administration. However, there has been an alarming rise in Black femicide that has gone far beyond passing headlines and hashtags — it’s become a devastating crisis that can no longer be ignored.
Baltimore sweeps home series; Ohtani, Freeman power wins over Twins as LA sits 51-29 atop the NL West
Balogun’s brace lights up SoFi Stadium in opener; Freeman delivers historic header in Seattle as U.S. eyes tournament run
Keaton Wagler heads to the Clippers at No. 5; Cameron Carr joins the Lakers after last-minute trade with New York
The 2026 NBA Draft will be held over two nights, with the first round set for June 23 on ABC and ESPN and the second round scheduled for June 24 on ESPN. The Washington Wizards hold the No. 1 overall pick after winning the draft lottery.
The Dodgers’ past week offered a little bit of everything: late-inning stress, uneven pitching, missed opportunities, and enough star power to steady the club as it moved through a demanding June stretch.
In honor of Juneteenth, Beale Library hosted a celebration of Black newspaper history in Bakersfield on the first Saturday in June. Held in the library’s Local History section, the event titled Telling Our Stories: The Legacy of Black Newspapers in Bakersfield featured two keynote speakers – Katherine Jordan Morris, a historical researcher, who spoke on the history of older Black-owned newspapers in Bakersfield, and James Luckey Jr., who discussed the 50-year legacy of the Bakersfield News Observer. The event was organized by Lynnet Kemmer, the Local History Librarian at Beale.
Before spending another hour immersed in the lives of strangers online, look around. Call the friend you have not spoken to in years. Check on a family member. Reach out to a colleague who seems withdrawn. Communities are not built by algorithms or celebrities. They are built by ordinary people who choose, day after day, to care for those within their reach.
Los Angeles — It’s a wrap, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. The first weekend of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is one for the records/history books. Hundreds of thousands of soccer fans, foodies, and cultural connoisseurs descended on the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival, June 11-14, 2026.
