Earthquake rumbles near Lake Isabella
LAKE ISABELLA, CA -- The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 4.3 earthquake began at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday 14 miles southeast of Lake Isabella. There were no immediate reports of injuries or...
View ArticleAir warning issued for east Kern
BAKERSFIELD – The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is cautioning people in Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties that recent wildfires could cause health hazards.Lightning...
View ArticleLightning sparks several fires around Kern River Valley
KERNVILLE - Thunderstorms in the Sequoia National Forest and a large portion of the Southern Sierras ignited several fires in the communities and mountaintops surrounding the Kern River Valley....
View ArticleNominations accepted for 2014 CSUB Hall of Fame
BAKERSFIELD - The CSUB Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2014 Alumni Hall of Fame. Created in 2006, the Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates distinguished alumni who have made...
View ArticlePerez concedes State Senate race
FRESNO, CA --According to her campaign manager, Trent Hager, Democrat Leticia Perez is conceding the race for the 16th State Senate district seat. The announcement came just after 4 p.m. Wednesday....
View ArticleBullying and racial slur claims at Garces Memorial High School
BAKERSFIELD - A concerned mother says her son is being bullied and facing racial attacks at Garces Memorial High School. She claims to have video proof to back it up. She says she gave that proof to...
View ArticleWatchdog group wants Congressman David Valadao investigated
BAKERSFIELD - A government watchdog is calling for a Congressional investigation into Congressman David Valadao's vote to stop the High-Speed Rail project.Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in...
View ArticlePush underway to raise California's cigarette tax
SACRAMENTO - Health groups and some lawmakers are pushing to raise California's cigarette tax to help boost Medi-cal revenue and reduce teen smoking.Some state senators have recently spoken in favor...
View ArticleDemocrat Leticia Perez concedes 16th Senate District race
BAKERSFIELD - Democrat Leticia Perez conceded the 16th District State Senate race to Republican Andy Vidak late Wednesday afternoon. But, despite her concession, there are still thousands of votes left...
View Article17 News special report: Behind the Badge
KERN COUNTY - When did law enforcement officers become the enemy? That's the question the Kern County Sheriff has been asking himself as of late, after several in-custody deaths have raised questions...
View ArticleCoroner: Body identified as missing Wofford Heights woman
The Kern County Coroner's office has identified a woman's remains, found in Wofford Heights, as that of missing mother Brandi Tanner.Tanner, 22, was last seen July 7th. Her father said she left his...
View ArticleNo damage to Isabella Dam from earthquake
LAKE ISABELLA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says there is no evidence of damage to the Isabella Dam following an earthquake Wednesday.The earthquake hit at 9:46 a.m., about 20 miles southeast of...
View ArticleCelebration planned for return of church property
BAKERSFIELD - St. Paul's Episcopal Church is inviting the entire community to celebrate the return of its church property at 2216 17th Street. The Festival Eucharist and Celebration will be held at 4...
View ArticleEconomic outlook conference
OILDALE - From water flow to the Bakersfield Blaze, many topics were on the table at the North of the River economic outlook conference. Business leaders shared their views of where they see the area...
View ArticleLocal pilot's final flight: 30 years of patrolling Kern County from the sky
BAKERSFIELD - Dramatic video shows a risky rescue that turned out to be a local pilot's final flight. For nearly 30 years, he put his life on the line to save others and keep us safe. Command Pilot...
View ArticleCity and county officials at odds over animal shelter
BAKERSFIELD - Pet overpopulation is a major problem affecting the Kern County Animal Shelter. With hundreds of new animals coming into the shelter every day, staff says there is simply not enough room....
View ArticleGreasy gold: Thieves target Bakersfield kitchen waste
BAKERSFIELD - Burglars taking jewelry and bank robberies are thefts you often hear about. But, lately thieves in Bakersfield are going for something a little more unconventional, kitchen grease from...
View ArticleCloser look at how building was brought down
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Construction crews demolished a building from the 1930's Thursday morning in downtown Bakersfield. It stood for 77 years, since 1936, across the street from our 17 news studios.This...
View ArticlePlan to improve California's drinking water approved
CALIFORNIA - The federal government has finally signed off on California's plan to improve the quality of the water we all drink and for the most part, take for granted.The Environmental Protection...
View ArticleAlan Keyes speaks at Bakersfield event
BAKERSFIELD - A grassroots organization formed in Bakersfield to promote our nation's motto, played host to one of its strongest and most notable supporters in the country Thursday evening.Former GOP...
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