BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Libraries are hosting a food drive and teen book drive this month. Fahra Daredia joined 17 News at Noon with information on this month’s library ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual “Oil Can Do It Food Drive” kicked-off Thursday morning with a burrito sale in southwest Bakersfield. You can find the burrito sale at the corner of ...

is Tuesday, Nov. 5 and in addition to the U.S. presidential race, Kern County voters will cast their votes for a range of elected officials and ballot propositions. Depending on where they're ...

Kern County leaders support Tejon Ranch Co. against Bulldog Investors, emphasizing the importance of Tejon's development projects for local growth. Tejon Ranch Co. has received strong support from ...

On March 19, the Golden Empire Gleaners will set up outside KGET 17 Studios on 22nd and L streets, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County SEIU workers are planning a second strike on June 3–4, demanding fair wages and accusing the county of underfunding essential public services.

Kern County has signed off on an oil company’s plan to permanently store greenhouse gas emissions underground in a depleted oil field, marking California's first foray into carbon storage and a ...

The wildfire, which ignited July 24, made history as Kern County’s largest, scorching nearly 60,000 acres. As of Monday, the fire still smoldered but was 94% contained.

Initial location: Kern County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire. Fire name: Meadow. A new wildfire was reported today at 8:57 a.m. in Kern County. Meadow Fire has been burning on private land.

Kern County's economy is dynamic and powered by industrious people from all corners of the region. According to the Kern County Administrative Office, our county's economic profile is ...

Senior Gleaners of San Diego County is calling on local residents with fruit-bearing trees and volunteers over 55 to join their mission to reduce food waste and feed those in need. With a growing ...

Concerns continue to grow for Kern County's undocumented migrant community amid recent immigration sweeps nationwide. 24/7 Live Fresno County North Valley South Valley Foothills/Sierra.