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Bakersfield, CA (93308) Today Abundant sunshine. High 98F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Clear skies. Low 67F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: August 20, 2024 @ 1:47 pm

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The Bakersfield Californian is a local newspaper in Kern County. It is the direct descendent of Kern County's first newspaper, The Weekly Courier, which was first published Aug. 18, 1866, in Havilah, Calif.