Bakersfield CA

A social media user recently shared their confusion and anxiety about receiving a jury duty summons. The user was unsure about the process, particularly about the instructions to call back after 6:30 PM. They expressed their worry about potential penalties for not showing up and their desire to understand the process...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Phony Bills, Real Consequences: Businesses Lose Billions to Invoice Scams. Con artists send out fake invoices in hopes of tricking businesses into paying for services or products they never requested or received. Large corporations and small businesses alike lose billions each year to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Trucks are taking over Beale Memorial Library. The Kern County Library is hosting their Touch a Truck event this Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marketing and Promotions Associate Fahra Daredia joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more about the event. The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — BIGGEST CHANGE: THE CLOCKS. Bakersfield saw Sunday's sunset at 5 p.m., following a sunrise at 6:19 a.m. That was the biggest change this weekend as the calendar went from October to November, while the weather stayed nearly the same. WARM FOR ANOTHER DAY OR TWO,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Coroner has identified a man who was shot in Woody on Sunday. Robert McKenna Carver, 51, was shot in the 37000 block of Highway 155 in Woody just before 6:30 p.m. Carver died at the scene, according to KCSO. 17 News has contacted KCSO for more information.

Grohl donned a Korn tracksuit on social media before Foo Fighters announced a pop-up show in Korn's hometown. Dave Grohl Sports Korn Tracksuit as Foo Fighters Announce Surprise Show in Bakersfield Jon Hadusek

In the wake of the recent shutdown, a concerned citizen has taken to social media to express their willingness to help the community. The individual is seeking volunteer opportunities in town, especially those aimed at providing food aid to those affected by the shutdown. They have a flexible schedule, being...

While it may feel relaxing to put one's mind on pause and endless scroll the feed of a favorite app, experts are urging people to beware of certain warning signs.

Local parents, educators, community members and the grassroots group 50501 Bakersfield are organizing a free webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to discuss the social, educational, and legal implications of a proposed “Ten Commandments Resolution” being considered by the Kern County Board of Education (KCBOE). The webinar...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — American rock band, the Foo Fighters, will be performing at the Nile Theater on Mon. Nov. 3, 2025, and the band sold tickets to the public on Sunday. In a social media post, the band said ticket sales would only be available in person at...