Bakersfield man pleads no contest in deadly DUI crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield man accused in a deadly crash has entered a plea agreement. Karim…
Students at Kern County Youth Detention Center celebrate graduation milestone
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As graduation ceremonies take place across Kern County, students inside the James G. Bowles…
Man arrested after Bakersfield standoff involving rifle, SWAT team
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A man is in custody after barricading himself inside a southwest Bakersfield apartment with…
BCSD board narrows options for Cesar Chavez Elementary rename
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield City School District moved closer to renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary School Tuesday…
Randy Villegas edges out Jasmeet Bains in primary election
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In an unexpected turn in California’s 22nd Congressional District race, progressive Democrat Randy Villegas…
Kern County influencer’s car broken into, community rallies to help
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Kern County social media influencer is picking up the pieces after thieves broke…
‘You’re a Hero’: Mom praises daughter after dog attack
What started out as a normal day in East Bakersfield quickly turned into a medical emergency when a…
Deadly crash sparks warning over E-Bike confusion in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A crash Wednesday involving an e-bike rider is raising new concerns about safety and…
Community Members Challenge Plans for AI Data Centers Near Ridgecrest
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Residents in eastern Kern County are voicing strong opposition to two proposed artificial intelligence…
Chief of Police discusses hostage standoff
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Chase Building in downtown Bakersfield has reopened following the hostage standoff that brought…
BPD Chief: Reflections on hostage standoff and the suspect who started it all
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton is speaking publicly for the first time about his…
Local Church provides meals as CalFresh changes raise concerns about food access
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A simple meal can make a big difference. Every Monday and Tuesday, local volunteers…