Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County is hosting their annual cinnamon roll drive at Compassion Corner Jan. 21. The drive will begin at 6 a.m. and will continue while supplies last. Each tin of Hodel’s cinnamon rolls will be $20. All money raised will go to ADAKC. ADAKC...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Celebrate the new year with Heather Laganelli and dry January mocktails. The owner of The Locale Farm to Table Eatery brought two tasty mocktails to 17 News at Sunrise. “When there isn’t an alcohol component I feel like we really need to step up the flavors and make sure they resonate...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Now that we are in January, we can look back at a December that was much chillier than warm. 22 days came in on the "cold" side, and until the latter part of the month it was mainly a dry time under the influence of high pressure and Tule fog.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fresno, California – A quieter and drier weather pattern is expected to settle across Central California heading into mid-January, bringing below-normal precipitation and lowering the chances for both rain...

Falcon 9 rocket launch scheduled out of Vandenberg SFB Friday night.

Kern County mountain residents report surge in lion attacks on livestock, pets since August. State wildlife officials unresponsive to calls for help.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Winter break is almost over, which means schedules will be realigned and routines will go back to normal for most children. Dr. Hateley, a pediatrician with Bakersfield Memorial Hospitals joined 17 News to discuss creating routines including screen time habits, brushing your teeth, etc....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — As the New Year begins, many families are looking to dispose of their natural Christmas trees. In Bakersfield, Boy Scout Troop 712 is offering a convenient solution. For a $15 donation, the troop will collect your tree and transport it to a recycling center. Michael Dunn,...

With 2026 officially underway, Kern Sol News asked Kern County residents what goals they’re setting for the new year. This is what they had to say. “Start eating more anti-inflammatory foods and find local ‘activity’ groups to join, like a book club.” — Cassandra Worthy.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kindness in the Golden Empire is contagious and many have spent much of 2025 giving back to the community. KGET 17’s Compassion Corner was the home of many fundraisers and community events throughout 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that life’s most persistent and urgent question...