A new wildfire was reported 10:57 p.m. May 24 in Kern County, California. Since its discovery more than a month ago, Midoil ...

A new wildfire was reported 6:45 a.m. June 13 in Kern County, California. After being active for 20 days, Exit Fire has ...

The smell of smoke in the air in parts of Kern County is from the massive wildfire burning in San Luis Obispo, fire officials said. The Madre Fire is burning near Santa Maria. The fire started on July ...

Around 6,000 Students in Kern County experience homelessness, and 600 don't have a a gaurdian, advocates call for better resources and housing solutions in Kern County.

With rising temperatures and reported child deaths, awareness and preventive measures are crucial for car safety.

Over the past two weeks, you couldn’t drive more than a mile without seeing a TNT or Phantom Fireworks stand. But go ahead ...

A man faces up to 16 years in prison after being convicted of threatening his long-time girlfriend in 2023.The Kern County ...

Ford workers told their CEO ‘none of the young people want to work here.’ So Jim Farley took a page out of the founder’s ...

Everybody Talks” when the Kern County Fair unveils its latest additions to its 2025 concert lineup. Pop alt-rock band Neon Trees was one of two new performers announced Wednesday as part of the fair’s ...

Casa Esperanza aims to meet the needs of women who may not be chronically homeless, but demonstrate an urgent need for ...

Alison Votaw with Kern Department of Human Services joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss more in-depth the dangers and ...