Experts say abductions for ransom are rare, despite the prevalence of dramatic hostage crises on television. But the apparent kidnapping of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother has raised ...

A statewide human trafficking operation ended with more than 600 arrests, including 17 here in Bakersfield. Most of the local arrests were on the infamous Union Avenue.

Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as No. 22 St. John’s beat third-ranked UConn 81-72 on Friday night, snapping the Huskies’ 18-game winning ...

It’s National Wear Red Day and the community in Kern County is coming together to educate women about the dangers of heart disease and stroke. “Heart ...

A former New York Jets first-round draft pick was arrested in Tennessee and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend. Darron Lee was identified Thursday as the suspect and ...

It might have seemed that way Friday when former star NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez called his fellow Kansas City ball player ...

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore funding to a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey on ...

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for permission to apply for a grant to buy 10 electric bikes, according to the ...

Ryo Hisatsune chipped in for birdie after driving his ball in the water on the par-4 17th hole and shot a bogey-free 8-under ...

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers reiterated Friday that the Bucks have no plans to shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the rest of ...

When police showed up at his home, Javier Parra Lopez knew what brought them there. He admitted to drinking and driving — and ...

A judge says the federal government must return three families hurt by the first Trump administration’s policy of separating parents from the children at the border, saying ...