Comedian Henry Cho to perform at the Fox Theater
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Comedian Henry Cho is set to perform at the Fox Theater for his “The Empty Nest Tour.”. The show is set for Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m., according to organizers. Cho is the newest member of the Grand...
Bakersfield High soccer makes history with state playoff bid
Bakersfield High soccer team makes history, advances to CIF State Championship playoffs. They will play Chatsworth High in the first round.
CHP Bakersfield hosts free Start Smart teen driver class March 10
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — CHP Bakersfield will host a free Start Smart class for current and potential teenage drivers, and their parents or guardians, on Tuesday, March 10, at their Bakersfield Office. The two-hour class will cover topics such as safe driving habits, the consequences of poor choices behind...
Shafter High School gets new principal
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern High School District Board of Trustees appointed Zach McNinch as the new principal of Shafter High School on Monday. Russell Shipley, the former principal, resigned in February. He began teaching at Shafter High in 1997 and became principal in 2014. Paul Helman, Director II in...
Man convicted of killing Rosamond woman; his brother guilty of arson in cover-up: DA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that two brothers, Jahquan and Jaysean Davenport, were convicted of the killing and attempted cover-up of 27-year-old Ronneta Faye Martin of Rosamond in 2022. On Feb. 27, 2026, Jahquan was found guilty of first-degree murder and...
NBC’s ‘Chicago’ programs staging major crossover event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — LaRoyce Hawkins has during his 254 episodes of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” participated in several crossover events. He faced another for the March 4 episode where “Chicago Fire” kicks off another storyline that crosses all three of the “Chicago” shows. It starts at 8 p.m. when Firehouse 51 is...
Investigation underway after shooting on Richmond Street leaves one injured
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the area south of the Mercado Latino that left one person injured Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened on Wednesday, March 4, after 2 p.m. within the 900 block of Richmond Street, near Larcus Avenue.
Moderate injuries reported in southeast Bakersfield shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Moderate injuries were reported after a shooting in southeast Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was reported in the area of Richmond Street around 2:12 p.m., according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. One victim was left with moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing...
$100,000 reward offered in 2019 unsolved killing of Bakersfield businessman Jose Arredondo
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — "We are here because we need closure." The family of Jose Arredondo, a prominent Bakersfield businessman, held a press conference, announcing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Arredondo’s murder. Jose Arredondo, a...
No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into hospital lobby in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — No one was hurt after a vehicle crashed into the lobby of the Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. Bakersfield police were seen at the hospital after 1 p.m. A vehicle was seen partially inside the hospital with glass shattered. Police confirmed with Eyewitness...
