Since 2000, more than 1,000 people in Kern County have been shot, beaten or strangled to death and that number continues to ...

Every year we lose another group of individuals who made contributions to our community in their own unique ways, great and ...

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Kern County over an inmate’s suicide in September 2023, alleging high-ranking ...

REPUBLIC, Mo. — It was an event that shook the Ozarks and changed how law enforcement was done across America. Today marks 93 ...

Rep. Pete Aguilar, D., Calif, chair of the Democratic caucus, delivered a speech on the House floor to nominate Rep. Hakeem ...

Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif. Heat suspend Jimmy Butler; will listen ...

Kern County is making its first use of Proposition 36, a new law passed in the last election aimed at increasing criminal penalties for repeat theft and drug offenders.

Two local organizations that celebrate Italian heritage in Kern County — the Italian Heritage Dante Association and the Italian Heritage Foundation — were instrumental in moving a new building to ...

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KERO) — A cold front moving through California is bringing two main impacts to Kern County. First, it’s increasing winds, with a wind advisory in effect starting tonight at 9 PM ...

It was a strong year for girls tennis teams in Kern County. East High compiled a 30-1 overall record and was one of four area ...

The year 2024 was marked by a series of dramatic and tragic events in the Kern County area, from a massive freeway pileup to ...

During a press conference touting California's progress on tackling crime, Governor Gavin Newsom took jabs at Bakersfield and ...