Bakersfield CA

District One supervisor focuses on financial stability and public safety expansion as county faces budget challenges and celebrates historic anniversaries

Happy Monday, Kern County. The first Monday of the New Year!. As you know, we had a rainy weekend across California. The north and south corners of the Golden State are waking up to rain showers Monday, though Kern County is dry. We had partial clearing overnight, which allowed for...

A man who was reportedly threatening family members at a south Bakersfield home was shot and killed by responding officers Friday night, according to police.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A person was struck and killed by a driver along Highway 178 Sunday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at around 9:08 p.m. in westbound lanes of Highway 178 at Union Avenue, according to CHP’s Traffic Incident Information Page. Other details of the...

As we enter the New Year, many have good intentions to make improvements for their life. Improving one’s health, maintaining financial stability and prioritizing what matters in life. These are good intentions. Many pray what is commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” Part of that prayer states, “Your will...

California's new law allows married couples to file joint divorce petitions, streamlining the process and eliminating process servers.

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...