Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the man who was shot at Beale Park late Friday night. Officials said Mario Cortez Flores, 38, was shot at Beale Park on Friday and died at Kern Medical on Sunday. Police officers responded to the park at about 11:33 p.m. Friday for a ShotSpotter...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A shelter-in-place order has been lifted after a gas leak on Garces Highway, near Adventist Health - Delano Tuesday morning. The Delano Police Department said they were helping the Kern County Fire Department to respond to a gas leak in the 1600 block of Garces Highway.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bodfish resident Michael Kemmeter, 30, was arrested in the Weldon area on Friday after allegedly shooting at CHP officers following an alleged initial domestic violence incident, said the Kern County Sheriff's Office. On March 13, 2026, at around 6 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff's...

GET's Toucan Trolley ridership jumped 55% but still falls short of the 100 daily rides needed to keep the pilot program running past June 30.

A Paso Robles man was one of two drivers who died in a crash on Highway 46 in Wasco over the weekend.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The British historical crime drama television series “Peaky Blinders” came to an end in 2022. To Steven Knight, the creator of the show that deals with the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the direct aftermath of World War I, it never felt like that was the finale. Knight […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano City Council became divided over a proposed ordinance designed to strengthen restrictions on federal immigration agents and related enforcement operations on city property. The ordinance, also called the “Community First” ordinance, was scheduled for discussion and direction by...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Belle Terrace Saturday night has been identified as Lalita Marie Young, 49, of Bakersfield, said the Kern County coroner. The suspected driver was arrested shortly after the crash and is charged with vehicular manslaughter.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – As the number one brand in sweet potatoes, Bako Sweet ® is strengthening its team with new hires in sales and marketing to support the existing sales and supply chain team. The additional staff reinforces Bako Sweet’s focus on delivering strong customer partnerships, category expertise, and supply...

Bakersfield’s Stockdale neighborhood isn’t just one of the city’s most desirable areas, it also has a fascinating history, dating back over 130 years. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of Lloyd Tevis and the history of Stockdale. You can’t tell the history of Kern...