The county combined those positions with the clerk and registrar of voters back in 1995, due to budgeting issues. Those five ...

Back when 17 News covered that story, we asked viewers if they thought voter ID should be required. More than 700 voted, and ...

CDCR officials are searching for an inmate who walked away from Acton Conservation Camp in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, ...

Kern Economic Development Corporation National Cement Company of California, a key player in the region’s infrastructure, is ...

The Environmental Protection Agency reported that Kern County has experienced seven superemission events in the past week ...

From food production to fire mitigation, local ranchers say the sheep ranching industry serves the community in various ways.

Competing high schools each performed in defense and prosecution roles each round and provided witnesses and courtroom ...

President Trump's proposes voter ID requirements in California. How do Kern County voters feel?

The United Farm Workers union said claims of 75% absences in Bakersfield were "not accurate" but that raids had caused ...

California's violent crime rate rose in 2023 while property crime declined. Learn about the latest crime trends in Fresno and ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he is deploying additional resources and personnel to several counties in and near Southern ...

California Dreamin’ teaching program returns to CSUB and Bakersfield College, funded by NEH, educates teachers on Kern County ...