Marine veteran mentors next generation of Bakersfield barbers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Johnny Contreras never expected to become a pillar of his East Bakersfield community when…
Prop 50 sparks debate over California’s congressional maps
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The future of California’s congressional maps — and who gets to draw them —…
Teen drivers urged to take responsibility on the road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — One text message, one distraction, one bad decision — that’s all it takes for…
California Resources Corp. breaks ground on state’s first carbon capture project
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California Resources Corporation has begun construction on its groundbreaking Carbon TerraVault project in Kern…
Bakersfield Candy Shops Feel the Scare as Candy Prices Climb 78%
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — If you’re noticing higher prices while stocking up on Halloween candy this year, you’re…
Magnolia Place raises money for next Honor Flight
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A local senior living community is raising money to ensure veterans can continue making…
Honor Flight 52 wraps up D.C. trip on the Hill, with a hero’s welcome back home
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT Honor Flight 52 returned home to Meadows Field last night, and it was quite the scene.…
Scrivner hearing delayed to December for mental health motion
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A hearing for former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was delayed and is now…
6-year-old dies in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield police are investigating the death of a 6-year-old child in southwest Bakersfield. Officers…
Valley study shows housing, healthcare struggles for thousands
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A community-based study is providing an inside look at the unmet needs of South…
Ten Commandments debate returns to KCSOS
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The effort to display the Ten Commandments in Kern County schools is back —…
Via Arte street art festival returns to Bakersfield for 27th year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The 27th installment of the Via Arte street art festival will transform a parking…