KERN COUNTY OPENS SANDBAG STATIONS BEFORE EXPECTED DOWNPOURS
Kern County residents are bracing for a strong storm moving into the area. Kern County Public Works has delivered sand to nine sites across the county to help people prepare. Each site has a pile of sand ready for use, and residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels. Empty...
Series of storms to hit Kern County as weather pattern remains active
Following one of the most impressive storms to hit our area in quite some time, the atmosphere shows no signs of slowing down. You would think we skipped a couple of months and ended up right in the heart of mid-winter, when the storm track is usually the most active for our region. A storm parade of sorts is aiming...
Sandbag Stations Open Across the Kern River Valley Ahead of Incoming Storm
KERN RIVER VALLEY — With heavy rain in the forecast, Kern County Public Works has stocked sand at multiple locations across the valley so residents can prepare for possible flooding. The county provides the sand for free, but residents will need to bring their own shovels and sandbags. Empty...
Pet of the Week: Athena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Athena! Brian McLaughlin, with the Bakersfield SPCA, joined 17 News at Noon on Friday and brought along Athena. Athena is one of Brian’s favorite dogs and was running all around the 17 newsroom. Athena is an owner surrender, Brian said. Athena is a small...
Highway 166 closed due to flooding in Kern County
Highway 166 closed between I-5 and Highway 99 due to flooding. CHP urges drivers to slow down after multiple crashes in Kern County.
Four Suspects Arrested in Kern County for Diesel Fuel Theft Using Skimmed Credit Cards
November 14, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on November 6, 2025, deputies from the North Area Substation (Buttonwillow) received several reports of fraudulent credit card use, totaling thousands of dollars, from a truck stop in the 27000-block of Lagoon Drive. Through investigation,...
Kern County prepares for storm by clearing drains and setting up sandbag stations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County residents are preparing for an autumn storm that is expected to drench the area over the coming days. To help people prepare, county officials are reminding residents about resources available ahead of and during the storm. The Kern County Fire Department said the...
CHP alerts driver about active mud and rock slides on Hwy 178
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol is advising drivers to use caution when using Highway 178 on Saturday night. CHP said there were active rock and mud slides through the canyon. They're telling drivers to be alert and cautious if they need to travel that way.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon Officially Opens
METTLER, CA – Hard Rock Casino Tejon, developed in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, officially opened to the public following a celebratory Guitar Smash ceremony marking a historic milestone as the first full-scale gaming and entertainment property in Kern County. Located 80 miles north of Los Angeles, the...
Supporting Neighbors in Need: The Central California Food Bank’s Vital Role in Our Community
In the heart of the Central Valley, where agriculture feeds much of the nation, hunger remains an urgent and often unseen issue. The Central California Food Bank (CCFB) has been working tirelessly to change that. Founded in 1992, CCFB is the region’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated solely to ending hunger....
