Kern County holds public safety meeting on stray and dangerous dogs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Community members gathered at the Ben Austin Senior Center Wednesday night looking for answers…
California DMV orders 11,000 drivers to retake written tests
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Thousands of California-licensed drivers who already passed their tests are receiving letters from the…
Wag Wednesday: Meet Peanut from Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Our adoptable pet of the week on Wag Wednesday is Peanut! He is approximately…
Memorial Hospital to lay off 57 workers in August, Dignity Health confirms
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Dignity Health will permanently lay off 57 employees at Memorial Hospital, effective August 3rd,…
Adventist Health lays off 22 Kern County workers in Central Valley cuts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — More than 20 workers across four Kern County Adventist Health locations lost their jobs…
California City planning commission upholds ICE detention center
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KERO) — More than 50 protesters gathered outside California City Hall Tuesday as the planning…
Kern County homeowners shocked by soaring water bills as summer usage spikes
Washing dishes is something most of us do without a second thought, But for some Kern County residents,…
Store owner helps toddler found wandering alone in Oildale
OILDALE, Calif. (KERO) — A store owner’s quick action helped bring a young child to safety after the…
Belgium scores four goals, ending the United States’ run in the tournament
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Team USA’s FIFA World Cup run is over after a 4-1 loss to Belgium.…
Man arrested after four, including child, shot in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Four people, including a child, were shot on the 200 block of Decatur Street…
Fourth of July holiday keeps first responders busy as calls, citations surge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Fourth of July holiday weekend kept first responders and law enforcement agencies busy…
Bakersfield cyclist wins Race Across America, sets speed record
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield road racing cyclist Joe Petersen has won the 60-69 mixed division of the…