Kern County wine-grape acreage drops sharply amid market pressures
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The grapes are growing. The vines are healthy. But across Kern County, thousands of…
Kern County confirms first measles cases in residents since 2004
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — For many families, measles may feel like a disease of the past. However, newly…
The employees behind Kern County’s 17-year back-to-school tradition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Ready Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair returns to the Kern…
Wag Wednesday: Meet Bristol from Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Bristol. You can adopt…
Kern Women’s Business Center hosts free hiring workshop in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A free workshop aimed at helping local employers and small-business owners hire talent with…
How a 4-year prison sentence could mean less than a year for Kevin Mays
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Former Cal State Bakersfield basketball coach Kevin Mays was sentenced to 4 years in…
$27M affordable housing and senior center breaks ground in East Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A project years in the making will soon transform a site in East Bakersfield…
Kern County offers free drop-off for batteries, paint and electronics
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A garbage truck fire on July 30 is raising awareness about the hidden dangers…
23ABC backpack drive helps Kern County kids start school ready
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As the new school year approaches, 23ABC is encouraging the community to help local…
BPD chief updates DOJ compliance and encampment cleanups
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is in year 5 of working through a stipulated judgment…
Kern County cooling centers open as August heat peaks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County is entering one of the hottest months of the year, and for…
Free mammograms in Bakersfield and Shafter this month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Links for Life is offering free mammograms at nine locations across Kern County this…