Financial compatibility ranks above chemistry, survey finds
Love may be priceless, but many Americans still want a partner with a paycheck. According to research from…
Highs back in the 80s this week
Not a bad week here in Kern County! Bakersfield hit 91° on Tuesday, which will likely be the…
Bakersfield College kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with celebration
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of…
Supreme Court blocks USPS ballot mail rules for 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In Kern County, about 9 out of every 10 voters who cast a ballot…
Coroner identifies Ridgecrest woman in heat exposure death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died from heat exposure…
Bakersfield businesses empathize for Uricchio’s closure
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The closure of Uricchio’s – a longtime downtown Bakersfield staple – has urged nearby…
Diocese of Fresno retirement accounts frozen, leaving retirees in limbo
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Retired employees of the Diocese of Fresno are facing uncertainty after their retirement accounts…
Bakersfield police report fewer DUI arrests, burglaries, more sexual assaults between July, August
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department has released new crime statistics for the month of August.…
Bakersfield man arrested in Paso Robles after alleged Grover Beach bank robbery
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 67-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested in Paso Robles within an hour after allegedly…
September marks Bakersfield, national library card sign up month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Courtney Park with the Kern County Library joined Elaina Rusk at 17 News at…
Diesel hits record $8.06 a gallon in Bakersfield amid Middle East supply disruptions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Diesel prices in Bakersfield climbed to another record this week, adding new pressure on farmers…
Grapevine Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 closed after semi-truck rollover
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Grapevine Road exit from northbound Interstate 5 is closed after a semi-truck rollover Tuesday…