Bakersfield CA

Smyle Dental Bakersfield brings CBCT imaging, same-day CAD/CAM restorations, and VR anxiety reduction under one roof for Kern County patients. BAKERSFIELD, California - April 16, 2026 - Smyle Dental Bakersfield, a general and cosmetic dental practice serving Kern County, is spotlighting its comprehensive suite of advanced dental technology — including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging, in-office CAD/CAM same-day restorations, and...

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home goods to baby gear and even a bicycle ready for a new rider.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County judge granted mental health diversion for a woman who allegedly tried to attack Bakersfield police officers with a knife before getting shot, according to court records. Judge Andrew Kendall granted the diversion Wednesday despite the prosecutor’s objection. If Holmes follows all the terms and completes the 12-month in-patient […]

Chase Bank and the Bakersfield Police Department hosted a free workshop to help residents identify and protect themselves from financial scams.

A shooting on Knotts Street in east Bakersfield has left residents shaken and searching for answers, while also bringing members of the community together to call for change.

Driving on Highway 41 between the Central Coast and the Central Valley? You may encounter traffic controls and delays due to roadwork over the next few months. Contractor Granite Construction of Watsonville recently resumed “overnight work performing shoulder grading, improvements within the roadway and culvert rehabilitations,” Caltrans said in a news release. Caltrans said its goal is to “resurface, restore and rehabilitate the roadway...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The competency hearing for a man accused of torturing and killing his 8-year-old daughter Genesis Mata has been postponed. The doctor examining Ray Mata Jr. requested a two-week extension to complete the competency report, according to Kern County Judge Tiffany Organ-Bowles Thursday morning. Organ-Bowles rescheduled the hearing for April 30. Graciela […]

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 4/20/2026 to 4/24/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of April 20 – April 24. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

A suspect who stole a traffic management truck in Los Angeles and led authorities on a chase into Kern County was eventually taken into custody Thursday. Officers with the LAPD’s Hollywood Division initiated the pursuit after the fully loaded truck, typically used for roadwork or lane closures, was reported stolen. California Highway Patrol officers later […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bear Mountain Boulevard is closed between General Beale Road and Highway 58 due to a big rig fire, carrying a load of carrots and tomatoes Thursday afternoon. The CHP’s website said the semi-truck was reported to be on fire at around 11:33 a.m. on Bear...