During the public comment period, several residents took to the podium to voice their frustration with how the funds are ...

In a school of just 55 students, Alekha not only placed first at a school level, but also in the Kern County and California state competitions. These wins brought her to Maryland to compete nationally ...

Thursday brings another warm day to Kern County, and temperatures are expected to climb through the weekend. Bakersfield has a chance to see its first heat wave of 2025. Stay hydrated!

Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in jail for at least a few more days while attorneys spar over whether prosecutors can ...

Cooper Flagg went No. 1 in the 2025 NBA Draft Wednesday, picked by the Dallas Mavericks after a banner freshman season at ...

A new phishing scam impersonating the DMV is targeting drivers with fake traffic ticket warnings. Arvin police warn residents ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors has approved the preliminary recommended budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, totaling ...

The WNBA is making headlines not just for its exciting gameplay but also for a significant rise in franchise values.

Jenny Holtermann with WAKC talks with 23ABC on Good Morning Kern County about groundwater issues and how local officials are ...

Several people speak against immigration processing center during public comments and Cal City council meeting.

Summer heat is back in the forecast, and it looks like it's here to stay. Bakersfield will be around 100° for at least the next week.

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring the environmental impacts of a cargo ship that sank off the coast of Alaska. The vessel, which was carrying more than 3,000 new vehicles.