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Fresno County searching for two teens wanted for Huron murder, may be in Bakersfield (opens the original)
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by Shelby Rae Martin, Eyewitness News, BakersfieldNow Staff BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fresno County homicide detectives are searching for two teenage suspects wanted for murder and believe they may be in the Bakersfield area. The suspects are 18-year-old Joan Pacheco and 19-year-old Giovanni Cruz Hernandez. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened on Friday, March 27th, 2026, at around 4:45 p.m., at the intersection of Crocker Avenue and Los Angeles Street in Huron. FCSO
Meadows Field Airport gets $1.9 million FAA grant for 20-year master plan (opens the original)
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Meadows Field Airport is set to receive a nearly $2 million federal grant as officials plan for long-term growth and upgrades at the Bakersfield airport. The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.9 million Federal Aviation Administration grant for Meadows Field, with airport leaders saying the money will fund a 20-year master plan designed to help the airport keep up with the needs of both staff and travelers. “This airport has been underutilized and we have realized that potential. We’
'He was my baby': mother of 20-year-old stabbing victim speaks out (opens the original)
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Aden Aguilar will never see his 21st birthday, play with his little brother again or start a family of his own, because her was fatally stabbed Friday night at the Target inside Valley Plaza Mall. Now, his mother is speaking out. Aldennisha Andrea Rowel said she is heartbroken and now must navigate life without her oldest son, whom she described as empathetic, loving and inspiring. RELATED: BPD: Man killed in stabbing at Target on Ming Avenue after parking lot a
Experts warn AI companions are becoming friends for kids and teens, raising concerns (opens the original)
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Artificial intelligence is increasingly showing up in children’s social lives, with experts warning that some kids and teenagers are turning to AI companions for friendship in ways that could harm their development. Experts say more children and teenagers are using AI companions as friends. A study from Common Sense Media found 72% of teens have used AI companions for conversation, advice or emotional support. Tech expert Ian Marlow said relying on AI for friendship can be risky, especially for
The burden of the badge: local firefighter talks mental health, Suicide Awareness Month (opens the original)
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Firefighters routinely face some of the most traumatic moments a community can experience, and for many, the emotional toll can be heavier than the more than 50 pounds of gear they wear while doing the job. September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Kern County Fire Department Capt. Matt Strange is speaking out about the mental health challenges and suicide risks firefighters face. “Behind the badge, behind the helmet, there’s a human being there," Strange said. "There’s a father; there’s a mothe
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