South Kern Sol | Kern Medical “Die-In” Highlights Fears Over Healthcare Access and Hospital Cuts
On September 17, nurses, community members, organizers, and local organizations joined together to demonstrate a ‘Healthcare Die-In’ at…
Infected Amtrak rider triggers measles alert in 6 CA counties
California officials warn of possible measles exposure in 6 counties due to infected Amtrak rider State public health…
Bakersfield police will take on vexing 1923 cold case of murdered woman and ‘robust’ toddler
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – “Here sleeps an unknown mother and her infant son,” reads the tombstone, “mysteriously murdered…
Man arrested after deadly stabbing at Bakersfield Target parking lot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection to last week’s stabbing death of…
Blue Star Ride Sept. 26 to fund a new portrait at the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery in Bakersfield | Lifestyle
The Fourth Annual Blue Star Ride, organized by Four Seasons Blue Star Mothers & Associates of Greater Tehachapi,…
Bakersfield PD names Ted King as new assistant chief
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is preparing to welcome a new assistant chief. Capt. Ted…
Kern County workers mark Labor Day at Stramler Park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Hundreds of workers and their families gathered at Stramler Park to celebrate Labor Day,…
California proposal could expand civil legal help in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — For Californians facing a civil legal issue, not being able to afford an attorney…
Sheriff Donny Youngblood reflects on career after retirement announcement
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — “Anything you’re going to miss about the office?” asked 23ABC. “Everything,” responded Kern County…
Family of teen speaks out after fatal Independence High School Shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While most parents are adjusting to back-to-school season and planning their children’s future, the…
Youngblood announces plans to step down as Kern County Sheriff
BAKERSFIELD — Donny Youngblood, the longtime sheriff of Kern County, announced his retirement during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors…
Kern County community reacts to deadly school shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County residents are speaking out following a deadly shooting on Friday at Independence…