Dec. 18, 2024 — Until now, scientists have been unable to determine how metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar, works. A study provided direct evidence in mice that it ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with HIV have now discovered a potential mechanism that may help to ...

Kern County’s education landscape has lost a transformational leader. Kelly Foster Blanton passed away Dec. 17, leaving ...

Patchy fog is possible in parts of the valley this morning, mainly near Buttonwillow and Delano. By the afternoon, we're expecting another mild and calm day across Kern.

Six people were hurt. One of them suffered severe injuries. At Least Six People Hurt in Multi-Car Accident near Mirasol Av ...

At least one person was seriously injured in a crash west of Bakersfield on Tuesday afternoon, according to California ...

One victim is suffering major injuries after a solo vehicle crash on Mirasol Avenue in Buttonwillow Tuesday evening. Just ...

Every year we lose another group of individuals who made contributions to our community in their own unique ways, great and ...

The California Highway Patrol conducted a special enforcement operation on Highway 99 and Highway 58 Friday morning, ending ...

President Donald Trump talks to the media at a public press event following the RNC debate in Houston, Texas in February 2016. Picture: Stock_photo_world/Shutterstock ...

The free luch will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Buttonwillow Parks and Recreation District Gym at 556 Milo Avenue. Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring any questions or concersns you ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 62 °F (16.7 °C). Winds from SE to ESE at 5 to 6 mph (8 to 9.7 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be ...