America Today Staff 
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old boy who was last seen in northeast Bakersfield. Police said Angel A. Servin was last seen on Friday, January 30, 2026, in the 3400 block of Harvard Drive, near Columbus Street and Oswell Street. Authorities consider Angel at risk because he … Read more
Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur announced she will run against State Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) in the 2026 primary election for California’s District 16 Senate seat. Kaur was elected Vice Mayor in Dec. 2024. In a statement, Kaur said: I’ve been encouraged by community and my constituents to explore my options, which in my eyes, … Read more
Kern County Public Works will open a temporary Tehachapi Transfer Station starting Feb. 9, 2026, to meet residential and commercial solid waste needs as the Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill approaches capacity, officials said. Because of operational limits at the temporary site, some waste materials and load types will be diverted to the Bena Landfill or the … Read more
A massive multi-vehicle crash involving 59 vehicles shut down portions of Highway 99 near Earlimart for several hours Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said the incident affected both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 99. The initial report came in around 8:16 a.m. on Jan. 31, when authorities were told … Read more
The Bakersfield Police Department said additional citations are likely after two vehicles were impounded Friday for unsafe driving in the Mesa Marin Park area, with the investigation still ongoing. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a large vehicle gathering and dangerous driving near Mesa Marin Park, Highway 178, and the City in the Hills … Read more
A motorcyclist died after a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Officers responded to the crash in the 4500 block of Ming Avenue around 10:44 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026. When officers arrived, they found a male motorcyclist suffering from injuries that were initially believed to be non-life-threatening. … Read more
Andrew Wolfe, one of two West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C. in November, continues to make progress in his recovery, according to an update shared by his mother on Saturday. Wolfe has shown steady improvement over the past six weeks while receiving care at an in-patient rehabilitation facility and is now preparing … Read more
A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting a woman and holding her against her will for several days, according to West Virginia State Police. Troopers identified the suspect as Caleb Joseph Lee Turner, 26, of Ridgeview. He faces charges of wanton endangerment, prohibited person, strangulation, and kidnapping. State police said troopers responded to a … Read more
Training for first responders in Kanawha County became more accessible this week after the Kanawha County Commission approved a plan to reimburse agencies that send personnel to the Sissonville Fire and Rescue School. Kanawha County Emergency Manager C.W. Sigman said the initiative will support fire departments, law enforcement, and EMS agencies while ensuring responders receive … Read more
Parents with children enrolled at Morris Enrichment Center in Kanawha City are rushing to secure alternative child care after learning the center will shut down earlier than expected. The center announced Friday through its communication app that it will permanently close on Feb. 13, reversing earlier messages that indicated it would remain open through the … Read more