23ABC Bakersfield

03/07/2025

Hundreds of homes could be built in Taft, but the project is at a standstill, and without someone to manage it, construction may never begin.

03/06/2025

Experts at the 2025 Kern County Water Summit discussed vital water management challenges in California, the Central Valley, and Kern County.

03/06/2025

OneLegacy raises awareness to organ donation by hosting a free film screening of “Abundant,” detailing the journey of people who chose to donate a part of themselves to save a life.

03/06/2025

Rain and snow showers continue through the day Thursday. Mainly scattered, but brief periods of heavier rain and snow are possible in the early afternoon. Desert gusty winds hang on through the day.

03/06/2025

Project Rescue Campaign continues to raise awareness and support for victims of human trafficking in Kern County, highlighting the importance of community involvement.

03/06/2025

Showers continue Wednesday night, and snow will begin to fall over the passes. More showers, mountain snow, and even thunderstorms are possible Thursday.

03/06/2025

President Trump's congressional address took place Tuesday night. The president highlighted all his policies and accomplishments since returning to office. Bakersfield shares their opinions of his address.

President Trump's congressional address took place Tuesday night. The president highlighted all his policies and accomplishments since returning to office. Bakersfield shares their opinions so far.

03/06/2025

Thunderstorms are possible for a good portion of California Thursday, including Kern County. We're still tracking showers and mountain snow through the rest of Wednesday night, too.

FULL FORECAST: https://www.turnto23.com/weather/rain-and-snow-continue-thursday

03/06/2025

Amid the SEIU strike, several county public service buildings were closed to the public Wednesday. While the county sent a notice out on Monday, many people throughout Kern were unaware.

03/06/2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut more than 80,000 staffers by later this year, according to an internal memo obtained by Scripps News.

03/05/2025

Veronica Placencia opens up about her experience with cancer and the vital role of the Kern County Cancer Foundation.

03/05/2025

The Tejon Ranch prepares to open stage one of its new living complex, "Terra Vista" in April, bringing 84 units to the community.

03/05/2025

Veronica Morley 23ABC's conversation last night with Kern County Young Republicans Vice Chair Chance Boen and Kern County Democrats Chair Christian Romo following the President's Congressional Address.
The president began by recalling his victory in the presidential election, and highlighting actions his administration has taken during his first weeks in office.

03/05/2025

The storm has arrived! Rain is likely through late morning, with scattered showers into the evening. Expect snow to start late Wednesday night along the passes. Winds will increase through Thurs.

03/05/2025

Following the Presidential address to Congress, Representatives from the Kern County Young Republicans and Democrats joined Senior Reporter Veronica Morley to break share their thoughts.

03/05/2025

Pyrenees Bakery wants to return to their roots & keep their product within local family owned businesses. With rise in cost owners are seeing surge prices for their bread & want to keep it affordable.

03/05/2025

Rain moves into Kern County again on Wednesday! Snow over the passes will be possible Wednesday night, and there's a chance for Thunderstorms by Thursday.

FULL BREAKDOWN: https://www.turnto23.com/weather/rain-snow-and-wind-return-wednesday

03/05/2025

Another storm system is heading into Kern County for Wednesday and Thursday. Gusty winds, showers and thunderstorms, and mountain snow are all expected.