Bakersfield CA

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...

California Living Museum cancels final HolidayLights fundraiser due to flooding. Ticket holders can get refunds or donate.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif KBAK/KBFX — Morning rain shuts down several roads in Kern County on Saturday. In Bakersfield, flooding closed Union Avenue between Truxtun and California Avenues. Up north, near Oildale, Airport Drive is closed from State Road and Roberts Lane. Several drivers were stalled due to the rising water...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif KBAK/KBFX — Bakersfield Police Department arrested two 17-year-old boys in connection with a fatal shooting at Foods Co. on Jan. 2. The incident, which occurred at 1801 White Lane, began as a robbery inside the store. BPD said when the suspects fled to the parking lot, they...

Aidan Garaygordobil, founder of Delano Sports Media and Delano Sports Foundation, takes after his parents, who have worked as journalists for over 30 years, covering and serving the Central Valley and Delano. Like his parents, he is proudly serving the Delano community by offering a different perspective on what...