NAMI Kern County to celebrate the 20th annual ‘NAMIWalks’ this October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In just under two months, the Park at Riverwalk will be full of vendors…
Foothill High grad wins $25,000 scholarship to UC Berkeley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A former Foothill High School student is heading to his dream school after being…
Kern County homelessness rises as shelters shift to treatment-first model
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Homelessness in Kern County increased by 3.2% from 2025 to 2026, and shelters like…
Bakersfield police defend Flock cameras amid community privacy concerns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department has used Flock Safety license plate reader cameras since 2021,…
Baby Expo returns to Beale Memorial Library for World Breastfeeding Month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The 2026 Baby Expo is returning to the Beale Memorial Library in downtown Bakersfield…
Bakersfield’s F&M Fabrics may close after 40 years in business
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The owners of a longtime Bakersfield fabric store announced they may close after four…
California approves first U.S. tire efficiency standards
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — If you drive in California, your next trip to the tire shop could look…
Bakersfield police sweep Kern River homeless encampments
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield police, code enforcement officers, and outreach groups conducted a sweep of an unhoused…
Wag Wednesday: Meet Camille from Bakersfield Animal Care Center!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Camille! She is available…
SEIU 521 seeks to join Kern County’s Bakersfield sewer rate lawsuit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — New developments are emerging in the legal battle over the city of Bakersfield’s sewer…
Jingle Bell Club hosts fundraiser for kids’ Christmas parties
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield non-profit that has spent more than 20 years throwing Christmas parties for…
Expert tips for families trying to manage rising college costs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — College costs continue to surge, and the average family spent more than $34,000 on…