3 days ago · Headlines. Perez paints vision of a bright future in State of the County address Bakersfield Christian High School breaks ground on greenhouse, horticultural center

Jan 2, 2025 · There's almost no telling what 2025 has in store. But based on what happened locally last year, things are likely to occur that may generate news around Kern County.

3 days ago · The woman watched from the ground as the teen managed to start her car without the keys, which she still possessed. In an act of desperation, she clung to the hood of her car …

3 days ago · With several industries poised to grow in the coming years, Kern County's economic future is bright, said Kern County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Leticia Perez, who …

4 days ago · The California Highway Patrol asked Friday for the community’s assistance in finding the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in Oildale in July.

Jan 10, 2025 · Tenants kept the upper hand last year as Bakersfield's overall apartment vacancy rate jumped a full percentage point in the fourth quarter of 2024 to reach 3.6% — the highest

Jan 15, 2025 · The Bakersfield Community Land Trust could break ground on its first affordable housing units within the year with seven sites already identified for development.

5 days ago · Carter Laushaul, 12, was last seen in the 700 block of Berkshire Road at about 6:20 p.m. Monday. Carter is considered to be at risk due to having no prior history of running away, …

Jan 1, 2025 · Melissa Elizalde LeCaro, who owns The Eligon Venue & Social Collective with her husband, Ethan LeCaro, preps a chandelier to install in the lounge room for the event Spectra …

Jan 1, 2025 · The first First Friday of 2025 will offer art lovers a chance to enjoy new shows and catch those set to close.