Bakersfield community embraces Juneteenth with unity and pride
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Community members gathered at Bakersfield College Wednesday for a Freedom, Family, and Fellowship event…
Mexico fans celebrate 1-0 World Cup win over South Korea
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Dozens of Mexico fans gathered at local watch parties Thursday to cheer on their…
Kern County approves Discovery Solar project amid revenue concerns
A project years in the making is now moving forward in eastern Kern County. The new solar development…
Illegal dumping creates fire hazards, costs taxpayers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Illegal dumping continues to plague neighborhoods across Bakersfield, creating significant fire hazards and increasing…
Tulare County reviewing DUI case against Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing evidence in the DUI case against…
Final two names revealed in Cesar Chavez Elementary renaming showdown
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The showdown to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Bakersfield is now down to…
Judge denies diversion request in Bakersfield elder abuse case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A high-profile Bakersfield elder abuse case that drew national attention is moving one step…
Wag Wednesday: Meet Bowie from the Bakersfield Animal Care Center!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Bowie, available for adoption…
Bakersfield marks Juneteenth with 3 days of events
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield’s Juneteenth celebration kicks off Wednesday at Bakersfield College and continues through the weekend…
Triple-digit temperatures bring life-threatening risks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Triple-digit temperatures are putting Kern County residents at serious risk, and health and community…
Bakersfield residents endure prolonged outage during triple-digit heat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Some Bakersfield residents spent more than 24 hours without electricity this week after a…
Bakersfield councilman Ken Weir will not seek re-election
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Long-time Bakersfield City Councilman Ken Weir says he will not seek re-election for his…