The temperature in Bakersfield peaked at 96° on Wednesday, slightly below the average of 98°. A smoky haze has settled in ...

Harm to a child can occur within seconds, and with little effort. What victims like Genesis Mata deserve most of all is ...

Documents acquired by 23ABC give graphic descriptions of the alleged abuse the child underwent prior to dying. Please be advised, some viewers and readers may find the descriptions unsettling.

Investigation confirms California City Public Safety Director Justin Vincent's claims that mayor and council member plotted to fire him, just as officials place him on paid leave.