California law targets gun parts that could enable automatic conversion
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A new California law is sparking debate over gun rights and public safety as…
Canvas crash tied to nationwide AWS outage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Students and faculty at different schools across the county experienced disruptions after the schools’…
Mother’s murder trial delayed second time in son’s hot car death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A murder trial for a woman accused in the death of her 1-year-old son…
Federal government shutdown and the impact on public assistance benefits
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County DHS program director Angela Garcia sat down with 23ABC on Monday morning…
Local nonprofits see growing demand for diapers and formula as costs rise
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Parents are paying nearly 24% more for basic baby items this year, and local…
Kaiser nurses end strike after 5 days
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — More than 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care professionals have ended their five-day…
Bakersfield Wellness Studio Honors Survivors of Domestic Violence and Cancer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In a room filled with laughter, the gentle hum of hair dryers, and the…
Local Trucking Schools Feel the Hit as English Rule Spurs Funding Fight
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The federal government is withholding $40 million in funding from California, accusing the state…
‘No Kings’ protest takes place in Bakersfield and other parts of Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A nationwide protest called ‘No Kings’ made its way to Bakersfield and other parts…
Following win for Kern oil producers, industry experts warn of hurdles to come
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California’s oil industry is preparing for a potential rebound as new permitting changes give…
Government Shutdown could impact CalFresh, CalWorks benefits in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County residents who rely on CalFresh and CalWorks benefits could face disruptions if…
‘Boo at the Zoo’ returns to CALM Zoo for 20th year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — CALM Zoo’s 20th annual “Boo at the Zoo” returns for the 2025 fall season,…