Jenny Huh

The McFarland facility received more than $25 million in federal funds for unused bed space.

Two weeks since the start of the Scrivner investigation, it became clear what the community thinks of the allegations, as well as the future of his seat on the Board.

“Free free Palestine. Free free Palestine,” protesters chanted as they marched around campus.

Kern County residents are visibly upset with Scrivner, some calling for his resignation, and others planning a protest of what they see as special treatment.

Friday morning, in Bakersfield, they held a field hearing to discuss how to expand broadband — or high-speed internet — access to rural communities, like many in Kern.

The Kern County Board of Education is holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss how to limit what some trustees call “sexually explicit” literature in certain schools.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Kern County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to adopt a policy that helps determine the appropriateness of books in schools. For months now, the policy had sp…

As the investigation into Kern District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner continues over allegations he sexually assaulted a minor, calls for him to step down are growing louder.

What was supposed to be a community bi-partisan event to talk about Supervisor Zack Scrivner and his future on the Board of Supervisors has been postponed until further notice.

In an interview with 17 News on Thursday during a campaign event at the Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield, Boudreaux said he has a solid base in Tulare and Kings counties but admitted Fong has a gr…