Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD,Calif. (KGET) — After years of remodeling, the newly-improved Stramler Park is now open to the public. New benches, shade canopies and even ping pong was implemented into the renovated Stramler Park. The park has a lot to offer and is located next to the Kern County Museum. The $5.5 million investment in...

The temperature is reaching the low 50’s, the yellow leaves are falling and the parking lots at Cal State Bakersfield are filled by noon, meaning one thing: the fall semester is drawing near to an end. The Walter Stiern Library is seeing the most amount of traffic that it...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — It's certainly been a challenging forecast over the past couple of weeks across Kern County. Computer forecast models have been notoriously mishandling the Tule fog/cloudiness and, as a result, South Valley temperatures. While they were continuously predicting afternoon highs from the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bakersfield, CA – Families across Kern County can help brighten the holidays this weekend as the Kern County Sheriff’s Office hosts its annual “Stuff the SHERP” Toy Drive, collecting toys and personal items...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Light maestro and owner of Lightasmic, Josh Barnett, and Megan Maitland, Director at the California Living Museum joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk more about what is new at CALM HolidayLights this year. “Every day is a new exciting day,” said Maitland. You can find the Candy Cane Express...

The CSUB Pre-Law Society is hosting its annual holiday fundraiser to support aspiring lawyers on their path to success. The event, taking place in the Hagan Oaks neighborhood, features festive decorations, including a nativity scene and a life-sized gingerbread figure. Attendees can enjoy a range of Christmas...

Alessandra Gutierrez joined 17 news at Sunrise with the performance of 'O Holy Night' at CALM Zoo HolidayLights.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern High School District announced the passing of Bill Hatcher, the former superintendent, who died at the age of 83. Hatcher's career began in 1964 as a teacher and wrestling coach at Shafter High School. He became principal of East Bakersfield High School in 1989...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Raíces of Kern is hosting their 10th Annual Toy Drive and Co-Ed Soccer Tournament to support children in rural Kern County communities. Event Organizer Javier Barba joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more details about the event. The festivities are taking place on December...

After 7 days of gloomy, cold weather, the skies in Bakersfield finally cleared on Friday. That allowed the temperature to hit 50° for the first time since December 4th. Although we had a good amount of clearing in Kern County, most of the Central Valley wasn't as lucky, with clouds remaining in place.