Public workers employed by Kern County are gearing up for their second strike of the year, citing unfair labor practices and ...

A new report by the California Employment Development Department shows the unemployment rate of Kern County fell to 8.9% in ...

The Kern County District Attorney's Office announced that a man has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison ...

A Kern County lawmaker is speaking out on the case of Amanda Zubia, the 17-year-old brutally murdered in 2004. 17 News has ...

Sean Penn appeared on “The Louis Theroux Podcast” and declared Jennifer Lawrence to be “probably the last movie star.” Penn ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:16 p.m. in Kern County. Hacienda Fire has been burning on private land. There is ...

A new prescribed burn, called White Wolf, was initiated today at 10:12 a.m. in Kern County. The prescribed fire has been ...

Kern County Library brings a fun month-long event you and your kids can participate at your local library. Lunch at the ...

California Cardiovascular Institute On Studio 17, we’re highlighting the Thrive & Purpose Foundation, a local nonprofit providing critical support to seniors facing serious ...

Kern County SEIU workers are planning a second strike on June 3–4, demanding fair wages and accusing the county of ...

Kern County is California’s leading energy provider and a key player in the global energy landscape. In 2023, Kern ranked as ...

St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern is converting an iconic commercial building on South Illinois Street that formerly ...