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Victim shot by Bakersfield police officer identified as 27-year-old man

UPDATE (Jan. 26, 2017, 2:20 p.m.): The coroner's office has identified the man shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting on January 24, 2017 as 27-year-old Antonio Arturo Perez Garcia. → Read More

23ABC's Elaina Rusk teaches science to 5th graders

23ABC’s chief meteorologist Elaina Rusk was out in the community Tuesday at William Penn Elementary, to talk to students about science and how it affects our weather. → Read More

Search continues for missing Delano woman

The search for a missing Delano woman with Alzheimer’s disease continues as the search enters into its 10th day. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

KCSO settles $1m lawsuit for sexual assault

Another million-dollar lawsuit involving the Kern county sheriffs department was settled Monday, after allegations of inappropriate conduct within the department. → Read More

Local church hosting memorial for Haggard

Family and friends continue to mourn the death of music icon Merle Haggard by celebrating his life a month after his death. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

McCarthy expected to meet with Trump Thursday

Bakersfield congressman and house majority leader Kevin McCarthy is expected to meet with Donald Trump this Thursday. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

BPD looking for shooting suspect on MLK and E. California

Bakersfield police are on the hunt for a man involved in a possible drive by shooting late Monday night. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

Bakersfield Blaze open new season with 'Throwback Thursday' jersey giveaway

It's a big day for the Bakersfield blaze, Thursday being the first day of the season and it's the team’s 75th anniversary. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

Kern County supervisors declare state of emergency over dying trees and fire danger

Kern County and the state of California have experienced below normal levels of rain since 2011. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

GET bus begins routes to Outlets at Tejon

Attention shoppers! If you love to shop and don't mind taking the bus, Then the GET bus has got you covered. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

City wants input for future downtown Bakersfield high-speed rail station

City officials are looking for your input in the design of the future downtown Bakersfield high-speed rail station. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

Construction scheduled for Rosedale Highway widening project

Construction on Rosedale Highway will continue on Thursday as crews work on the widening project. . Visit Turnto23.com for breaking Bakersfield news from KERO. Bakersfield News & Kern County California local news, weather, and sports. Bakersfield news and more from ABC TV's local affiliate in Bakersfield, California, KERO - Bakersfield's Channel 23. → Read More

The World Ag Expo is underway in the central valley

The world’s largest annual Ag expo is underway in Tulare showcasing the latest in Ag innovation. From farm equipment, to heavy machinery, to advances in technology -- the expo has something for everyone. → Read More

Alta Sierra Ski Resort finally opens

The countdown is over for local skiers and snowboarders. After three years of being closed due a lack of snow, the Alta Sierra Ski Resort is finally back open. → Read More

Neighborhood friend reacts to Lawrence Phillips death

News about Lawrence Phillips death came as a shock to some including one of our photographers at 23 ABC who knew Phillips growing up. Henry Lopez grew up down the street from Phillps in West Covina. → Read More

Largest Powerball jackpot attracts players in Bakersfield

As the Powerball jackpot reaches a record 800-million dollars, millions of Americans are trying their luck to hopefully strike it rich this weekend. → Read More

HWY 178 set to reopen noon tomorrow due to mudslides

Rain has made getting around town difficult for some people in Kern county as officials with the California highway patrol closed the Kern River Canyon due to mudslides. → Read More

Investigation into plane crash contiunes

The investigation into what may have caused an airplane to crash Saturday night in Southwest Bakersfield continues as NTSB and the FAA look for more clues at the crash site. → Read More

Hoverboard fires spark concerns over product safety

Hoverboards are a hot item this year but after several of them exploded, safety concerns have been raised. → Read More

Hour of Code introduces students to tech world

Technology it's a part of our everyday life from computers, smart phones, and gaming systems; there's not a day that goes by were not interacting with some form of technology. → Read More