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. (KERO) — Fastrip Food Stores raised $50,000 for local non-profit organizations the Mission at Kern County and Golden Empire Gleaners. The company plans to present the ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

Senior Gleaners of San Diego County is expanding to North County to harvest surplus fruits and vegetables from area gardens and fields to donate to area nonprofits serving community members in need… ...

This Central Valley county long relied on oil, gas and agriculture. But as those industries change, Kern County is now banking on warehousing and logistics for jobs and revenue.

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 ...