Bakersfield City Council meeting gets heated over progress of Clean City initiative

Passionate speeches came out of Wednesday’s city council meeting amid updates on the Clean City Initiative and the Jail Bed ...

Annual Kern County homeless population count finishes with crucial data

Hundreds of volunteers gathered before the sun was up to get crucial data on one of Kern's most vulnerable populations. The ...

Local groups defend Bakersfield's homeless efforts, stress need for resources and patience

Earlier this week, Councilman Zack Bashirtash sparked controversy by labeling the city's spending on homelessness as a "waste ...

Bakersfield City Council directs city to work with Taft on jail beds; homeless mitigation efforts, spending debated

The Bakersfield City Council approved a motion directing city staff to continue working with the city of Taft and start to ...
KERO-TV

Homeless memorial honors lives lost, point-in-time count highlights need in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The community comes together to remember lives lost in our homeless community, while volunteers prepare for the annual point-in-time count, a one-night effort that helps ...

Homeless man acquitted of making threats, brandishing a weapon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A homeless man was acquitted Wednesday of making threats while brandishing a piece of wood, his ...
KERO-TV

Morning Lift: Carlos Baldovinos talks to 23 about the need for a shift in homeless priorities

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Kern County advocate who spent 24 hours talking with homeless individuals says California needs to focus more on addiction recovery and mental health services rather ...
The Bakersfield Californian

SNAP! — St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Center BBQ

St. Vincent de Paul Homeless Center in east Bakersfield hosted its annual fundraiser Oct. 2, drawing supporters to enjoy barbecue favorites and cocktails. The annual fall event for adults supports the ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Point-In-Time Count seeks volunteers

The Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative seeks volunteers to help with the annual Point-In-Time Count set to take place at the end of January. The count is mandated by the federal ...