24-hour Conversations on a Bench looks to bring broader understanding of homelessness

Homelessness in Kern County and across the state and country is a sensitive subject, but it’s something worth talking about.

17 Scoreboard: Week 7

Anthony Vasquez, Trevor Horn and former Liberty High School head coach Bryan Nixon recap Week 7 of the 2025 football season in Bakersfield and Kern County. Plus a look at next week’s big matchup: ...

Cinnamon roll drive benefiting 2025 Bakersfield Christmas Parade taking place Oct. 15

A cinnamon roll drive benefiting this year’s Bakersfield Christmas Parade is coming to Compassion Corner on Oct. 15. The ...

Troubles grow for Cal State Bakersfield’s athletics with new lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, hostile work environment

Cal State Bakersfield’s embattled athletic department took another hit with the filing of lawsuit by two former student athletes alleging sexual harassment ...
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KGET 17 News celebrates the Kern County Fair

BAKERSFIELD, Calif, (KGET) — The 17 News team is in full force as we highlight every necessary stop at the great Kern County Fair. The 17 News team will covering Kern County Fair events every day ...

You can drop off your completed ballot at a Kern County drop box before Election Day. Here’s where they’re located.

Registered voters will soon be receiving their vote-by-mail ballot in their mailboxes to vote in the Nov. 4 special election ...