Kern County under a flash flood warning until Wednesday morning - high damage threat

On Wednesday at 7:03 a.m. the NWS Hanford CA issued a flash flood warning in effect until 10:15 a.m. for Kern County.

Christmas Town closure announced for December 23 due to weather

Christmas Town will be closed Tuesday night, December 23, 2025, due to weather conditions.In a release, it said, “Out of care ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Kern County Public Works invites public to pick up sand for sandbags

Kern County Public Works is inviting local residents to prepare for upcoming storms by picking up sand at any of nine ...

12th annual ‘Christmas in the Neighborhood’ hosted by Upside Academy

Bakersfield families in need received gifts for children and food boxes for the holidays from a community group keeping the Christmas spirit alive. The 12th ...

Kern County organizations spread Christmas joy with toy giveaways for families in need

UFC legend Andrei Arlovski unexpectedly found himself involved in arguably the night's most viral moment following the ...
East County Magazine

Republicans ask federal court to overturn California’s new Prop. 50 maps

December 20, 2025 (Sacramento) - Just last week California’s secretary of state officially certified that nearly two-thirds of Californians voted to pass Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to ...

Holiday giveaways in Kern County

The holiday season is here and Christmas is just right around the corner. 17 News has put together a list of several Kern County organizations who are giving ...
23ABC News Bakersfield

Kern County Probation Office is rebuilding families one participant at a time

Kern County Probation Office held a Christmas party for their APC participants and their families. Bringing everyone in for the holidays to bring joy and cheer into the new year.