Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif. With its proximity to San Francisco ...

A man charged with attempted murder in a shooting near the Kern County Fairgrounds has been found competent to stand trial, ...

Kern County woke up to a much colder airmass Friday AM, with temps down to 17 at Lake of The Woods, low 20s around Bear ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday morning, covering topics including ...

The federal pause on billions in child care and social services funding could significantly impact families and providers in ...

In 2025, cameras played a crucial role in capturing dramatic incidents across Bakersfield.Among the incidents caught on ...

Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner is accused of sexually abusing a pre-teen girl. Last month, he was granted a ...

In 2025, Kern County lost a number of pioneers. We lost veterans of World War II and Vietnam, giants of education, pillars of ...

The Tognini family lived for decades on Terrace Way, just south of downtown Bakersfield, with their beauty queen daughter ...

As we move forward to 2026, it’s crucial to reflect and remember some of the biggest incidents that rocked the Golden Empire.

The Kern County District Attorney's Office is poised to receive a significant boost in its fight against drunk driving, ...

For the first time in the history of a youth track and cross-country program that dates back to 2002 — now known as Kern ...