In 2022, the city of Bakersfield and the police department launched a gun violence reduction strategy. Since then, city officials say the city is safer now prior to the pandemic.

Exoplanet Beta Pictoris b can be seen moving around its star in this 17-year timelapse created using "AI-driven ...

A Bakersfield man arrested in 2023 has pleaded no contest to a charge of possessing child pornography, according to court ...

Hospitals in Bakersfield said at least three newborns entered the world on Valentine’s Day 2025. According to Dignity Health, ...

Two brothers in Bentley and Kadar Waller display their talents both on and off the court. Both currently play basketball at ...

Hundreds of Bakersfield area students walked out of classes Wednesday in protest of the Trump administration's policies on ...

Fatal collisions are down in Bakersfield but there’s still more work to be done to improve safety on city streets, according ...

Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery off Rosedale Highway, told 17 News it’s business as usual, despite the years-long ...

Over 1,000 customers are without power after an outage Thursday afternoon in southwest Bakersfield. This is the same area as ...

Bakersfield city officials said Friday gun violence is down across the city and attributed the decline to a partnership between the city and several community groups.

Patrick Flavin turns 29 on Sunday, but he secured a great early birthday present for himself Friday. He was grinning and holding a big promotional $30,000 check after winning the ...

Angel Lee's coloring new book empowers children and adults, providing diverse imagery and affirmations representing the beauty and culture of the Hispanic and Mexican community in Bakersfield.