Breaking down Bakersfield’s new budget: Which city departments will see more money next fiscal year?

Now that the city of Bakersfield’s financial budget has been approved and adopted for fiscal year 2026-2027, 17 News is ...

Man found dead on S. King Street died of meth, fentanyl overdose

The Kern County coroner has determined that the man who was found dead on South King Street in May died of a meth and ...

Driver dies after hitting concrete wall, car fire on I-5: CHP

California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a solo-vehicle crash on Interstate 5, north of Highway 43 early on Thursday. An ...

SNAP rule reversal impacts 23 states: What to know

With one strike of the gavel, a federal judge has reversed the SNAP restrictions states have been slowly rolling out since ...

Kern County supervisors to review authority over health inspections at ICE detention facilities

The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to receive information Tuesday on the county’s ability to conduct health ...

The Slate truck could make expensive pickups look overcomplicated

The Slate Truck arrives with a number that almost feels out of place in today’s pickup market: $24,950. That is the listed ...

A new bill calls for $25 minimum wage. Here’s where that isn’t ‘sufficient’

The “Living Wage for All Act” would require large employers to raise their minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031. Smaller ...

Man found unresponsive in pool identified, died of natural causes

The Kern County coroner has identified the man who was found unresponsive in a swimming pool in April. Law enforcement ...

Microsoft hikes Xbox prices yet again

The new, entry-level MacBook Neo will now cost $699, up from $599. The 512 gigabyte MacBook Air now costs $1,299, up from ...

Arvin City Council to consider 1% sales tax increase measure for November ballot

The Arvin City Council, after adopting a budget Tuesday reflecting severe financial crises within the city, is set to ...

Property Pulse Showcases Two Standout Bakersfield Homes with Gordon Team Realty

This week on Property Pulse, William Gordon with Gordon Team Realty gave viewers a look inside two impressive Bakersfield ...

What’s That Sound: Redemption Round Brings the Noise with McWilliams & Walden

It was a special redemption edition of What’s That Sound, sponsored by McWilliams & Walden Inc., as past contestants returned for another chance to prove they have the best ears in the game.