Bakersfield CA

Bishop Union fell behind early Friday night and couldn’t recover, dropping a 38-7 decision to Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield. The Broncos were held scoreless in the first half as Ridgeview built a 22-0 lead heading into halftime. Bishop got on the board in the third quarter when Brady...

BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — CSU Bakersfield’s Athletic Program — which has been at the center of numerous lawsuits, departures and allegations that drew national attention in recent years — is getting a full-time director after a vacancy that lasted for over a year. On Monday, the school announced in a press release th

Old West Cinnamon Roll created something special just for Kern County—the Churro-chata Roll. Manager Alexis Parkhurst with Old West Cinnamon Roll shared the new roll has horchata frosting with churro bits and topped with caramel drizzle.17 News at Sunrise.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County officials are seeking the Board of Supervisors’ approval to accept nearly $2 million from a federal agency to purchase a new firefighting vehicle for aircrafts, according to the regular meeting agenda for Tuesday. The grant, if accepted, would reimburse the Kern County Departmen

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair will open its gates early Thursday, October 1, for Special Friends Day, offering a quieter fair experience for people with special needs and their caregivers. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Fairgoers with special needs and their caregivers will...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As thousands of visitors make their way through the Kern County Fair, safety checks are happening behind the scenes before carnival rides open each day. Butler Amusements, the fair’s carnival provider, begins by mapping where rides and attractions will be placed before setup begins, ac

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KERN COUNTY, CA — “A lengthy narcotics investigation was concluded with the execution of several search warrants in the Delano and Bakersfield area. As a result of the investigation, approximately 102.8 pounds of methamphetamine, 576.47 lbs. of methamphetamine in solution, 7- firearms, several thousands of dollars in U

Nearly two decades after his teenage son was shot and killed, Wesley Davis Jr. is continuing to turn his grief into a call for support, as the community prepares to gather for the 19th annual Walk for Peace in Bakersfield. The walk honors Wendale Davis, who was killed in 2006,...

Kern County District Attorney Press Release Re: Alan Henry Gonzalez Convicted of Stalking CHP Officer. After being arrested for DUI in 2022, Alan Henry Gonzalez sought out and obtained the personal information of the California Highway Patrol officer involved in his arrest. He subsequently began repeatedly contacting t