About 30% of addresses missed Prop 218 sewer rate notices; corrected mailers sent out
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — City officials said staff recently noticed a mistake that affected about 30% of residents not receiving a notice proposing increases to sewer rates. Prop 218 notices sent out on March 6, 2026, did not get sent to around 30% of addresses, said the city. The city...
Kern County proposes sewer rate increases in parts of west Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County is proposing sewer rate hikes by hundreds of dollars over the next five years in county service areas for some properties in west Bakersfield, according to the Board of Supervisors agenda for Tuesday. According to county officials, the city of Bakersfield charges certain...
Retirees Are Quietly Relocating To This California City Where $2,000 A Month Covers The...
While everyone’s fighting over parking spots in San Francisco and selling kidneys to afford rent in Los Angeles, there’s a California city where your retirement dollars actually stretch like they’re supposed to. Bakersfield is becoming the Golden State’s best-kept secret for retirees who want sunshine without the...
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Launches Carrot Fries: A Fresh Take on a Classic Favorite
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ is continuing to push the carrot category forward with the introduction of Bolthouse Fresh® Carrot Fries, a value-added product that brings a new take to one of America’s most familiar comfort foods. Designed for the produce aisle, they combine convenience, flavor, and...
Skyrocketing gas prices affecting rideshare and truck drivers in Bakersfield
High gas prices are an inconvenience for everyday commuters, but an even larger blow for Bakersfield workers who make their living in their cars and trucks.
Special Meeting to Discuss Renaming Cesar Chavez High School in Delano
Delano Joint Union High School will hold a special meeting on March 24 to consider renaming Cesar Chavez High School, prompted by a student petition following a New York Times investigation into allegations involving Cesar Chavez. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Robert F. Kennedy High School. In...
New data shows which vehicles are stolen most often California
Some cars are more likely to be targeted than others.
Bakersfield PD officer finishes Bakersfield half marathon in full uniform, gear
Officer Aspen Resendez with the Bakersfield Police Department joined 17 News at Sunrise to share why she wanted to do this and how she was determined to meet her goal she had set in October.
🏥 Kern County Healthcare Jobs – Multiple Travel & RN Roles $1.8K–$3.4K/wk
Healthcare hiring is buzzing across Kern County! From Bakersfield to California City, hospitals and staffing agencies are looking for skilled nurses and therapists ready to make a difference.
Man arrested for DUI, child injured in head-on crash in southeast Bakersfield: Police
A man was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash that left a child severely injured in southeast Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
