Two Kern County earthquakes renew push for emergency preparedness
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Two earthquakes struck Kern County within 36 hours, renewing urgent calls for residents to…
California drivers set to ditch the wallet as digital IDs expand statewide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Forgetting your driver’s license at home may soon be less of a concern for…
Former Shafter elementary teacher slated for trial on child pornography charges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A former Shafter elementary school teacher is slated to go to trial on charges…
Southern San Andreas Fault stress at highest level in 1,000 years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Tectonic stress along the Southern San Andreas and San Jacinto faults has reached some…
Bakersfield woman describes Venezuela earthquake impact on family
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The impact from two powerful earthquakes last month is still being felt in Venezuela,…
Bakersfield arson suspect sought after East Bakersfield restaurant fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Fire Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected…
‘Bring Kids Back’ display raises awareness of abducted Ukrainian kids
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — An installation of 20,000 teddy bears representing Ukrainian children abducted by Russia came to…
World Cup fever cools down in Kern County after Mexico and U.S. teams lose
For weeks, 23ABC has brought you stories about the chaos that comes with the World Cup. But as…
Reforms reduce use of solitary confinement at Lerdo Jail by more than 95%
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A yearslong investigation into conditions at Kern County’s Lerdo Jail has resulted in sweeping…
Bakersfield tennis legend Hank Pfister reflects on Wimbledon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Wimbledon’s singles finals are set for this weekend, and Bakersfield tennis legend Hank Pfister…
Bringing Bakersfield community together while supporting local businesses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — On any given Friday night, dozens of local vendors, food trucks and families gather…
Family of DUI crash victim speaks out after driver sentenced to eight years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — An emotional courtroom filled Department 1 as family members of 66-year-old Gayla Sue Price…