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This huge oil refinery explosion in Utah left several homes damaged and even knocked one of its foundation. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released this footage of the Nov. 4 inferno.

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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. More

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

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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. More

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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. More

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Police are looking for man who grabbed a high school girl’s buttocks. Officials said the 18-year-old Bakersfield High School student was walking Tuesday morning on the 300 block of California Avenue when she was approached by the suspect. More

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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. More

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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. More

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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. More

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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. More

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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. More

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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. More

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Water was gushing Thursday morning at V and 18th streets in downtown Bakersfield. Crews said it appeared a car hit a fire hydrant. It wasn't immediately know who was responsible.

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Roman Rey Brand, a 23-year-old Ridgecrest man, admitted Wednesday night during an exclusive jailhouse interview that he fatally hit his girlfriend's baby, because she would not stop crying. This is a raw segment of that interview.

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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. More

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A 6-month-old baby died at the hands of her own caregiver. Roman Rey Brand, 23, admitted during an exclusive jailhouse interview to hitting his girlfriend's baby, Ayonna Thompson, because she would not stop crying. More

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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. More

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Eyewitness News reporter Anthony Bailey took another look Wednesday at the impact of counting, or not counting, illegal aliens in next year's census.

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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. More

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In October, Eyewitness News told the story of a woman who was trying to save her home from foreclosure. Unfortunately, the situation has only gotten worse for her, but there is hope for other people facing a similar situation. More

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A government task force is recommending that most woman wait until age 50 to start getting mammograms. The previously recommended age was 40. Eyewitness News hit the streets and asked some Kern County women what they thought of the recommendation. More

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Financially hobbled University of California moved Wednesday to boost student fees by 32 percent over two years as students staged raucous demonstrations against the higher costs. More

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Despite multiple attempts to balance California's budget, the state can still expect to confront shortfalls approaching $20 billion during each of the next five years, according to a long-range forecast released Wednesday. More

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Power-hungry TVs will be banned from store shelves in California after state regulators Wednesday adopted a first-in-the-nation mandate to reduce electricity demand. All new televisions up to 58 inches will need to be more energy efficient beginning in 2011. More

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A man with a long criminal history was arrested for fatally shooting his uncle Tuesday night. Don Henry Goldman Jr., 31, allegedly shot Steven Douglas Henderson Sr., 51, in the head during an argument on the 800 block of South Haley Street. More