KBAK News

Thanks to Sabine Mixon from South Fork Elementary in Weldon, her kindergartners are getting a head start on their green thumbs.

More than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. California, Florida, Delaware and Washington, D.C., posted their highest unemployment rates on records dating to 1976.

Movies based on books, such as the "Twilight" series, may draw millions of people to theaters, but they also inspire people to sit down and read a book. "(Sales) definitely pick up before the movie comes out and during the opening weekend," one Russo's Book employee said.

One of Bakersfield's most popular amenities is its bike path. But a growing tension between cyclists and pedestrians lead the city to hold a meeting to try and find some common ground among all users.

A suspected gang member faces murder charges in three separate killings, and prosecutors hint at surprises in the case against him. Kerry Hastings, 23, is accused in murders going back to 2006. A woman is also charged in that case.

The search is on for a couple accused of stealing guns and credit cards. Police said a man and woman broke into a car in a parking lot on the 3100 block of Camino Del Rio and took some credit cards and guns. Both suspects could be armed, police said.

In the midst of the H1N1 outbreak, America has become increasingly fearful of germs. Eyewitness News wanted to know if all the hype was warranted. We set up an experiment and swabbed a dozen surfaces for bacteria.

Four reputed gang members were arrested Thursday in the culmination of a two-month investigation into a string of residential burglaries. They are members of a new criminal street gang called Hard on Hoes, or HOH, according to police.

As hundreds of students demonstrated outside, University of California leaders on Thursday voted to approve a 32 percent hike in undergraduate fees, arguing the increase is crucial because of the state's budget crisis.

Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months.

The Bakersfield Condors scored on all 3 shootout attempts, while Goalie Timo Pielmeier stopped all 3 shootout tries sent his way, lifting the Condors to a thrilling win.

Kern County is reporting more child deaths due to abuse and neglect than larger, more populated counties. Many could be prevented. Child Protective Services says on occasion the agency had prior contact with the child's family.

It's a tough economy and unemployment is sky high, but seasonal jobs are still out there. National experts have listed 10 big companies that will hire part-time, temporary workers for the holidays. Toys "R" Us is one of the biggest possible holiday employers.