Kern County residents battle heat, rising AC costs this summer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County families are facing triple-digit temperatures, and for many, keeping cool comes with…
Bakersfield cuts Kern River water releases after supply runs out
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield is reducing the amount of water released into the Kern River after the…
Bakersfield police seek suspect in AC unit theft attempt
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a suspect in an attempted air conditioning…
Bennett Houchin found his voice at a Bakersfield riding nonprofit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bennett Houchin was diagnosed as non-verbal autistic as a young child. His parents, Camille…
Bakersfield store sees local produce sales rise amid Cyclospora outbreak
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield grocery store is seeing an uptick in produce sales as consumers respond…
Santa swaps snow for sunshine for Bakersfield’s Christmas in July event
It may be the middle of summer, but Santa is making his way to Bakersfield. The Open Door…
Bakersfield ranks 3rd deadliest for pedestrians as Union Ave. deaths mount
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Dennis Green has lived across from the same intersection on Union Avenue for 8…
Downtown Bakersfield revitalization hits halfway point
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Downtown Bakersfield’s revitalization program has reached its halfway point, with city officials saying the…
Kern County sheriff weighs in on sanctuary city push, river dangers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood is pushing back against the city of Bakersfield’s consideration…
Drones help Kern County search crews work faster and safer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Search crews in areas like Hart Park are often limited by brush, currents, and…
Man convicted of murder after tracking stolen motorcycle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Kern County jury found Luis Villachana guilty of first-degree murder after he tracked…
Kern County Animal Services shares dog heat safety tips
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Triple-digit temperatures expected to last the next week are raising concerns for pet owners…