Week of March 30: Several road closures planned in Bakersfield for road work
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announces several road closures beginning Monday, March 30. The northbound lanes on Wible Road between Brundage Lane and Belle Terrace will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day starting March 30 as crews install falsework. Officials said the work is...
Economist Explains the War’s Impact on the Economy
Some gas stations in Bakersfield have reached six dollars, with other cities in California being even higher. Consumers began to see this price rise following the United States’ entry into the war against Iran. Dr. Richard Gearhart, professor of economics at Cal State University, Bakersfield, stated that, along with...
Police arrest man on auto theft charges
Taft Police arrested a man on auto theft charges Sunday after they found the suspect and the allegedly stolen car at Tractor Supply two hours after they took the stolen vehicle report. Police took the stolen car report about 9:25 a.m. at the Savemore Market on the 500 block of...
Candidate for governor Katie Porter to stop in Hanford on ‘Whiteboard Warriors Tour’
Katie Porter is continuing her campaign for California governor with a visit to Hanford on Tuesday, despite two videos featuring Porter going viral and causing her support to drop in Emerson College polls.
Hearing postponed 2 months for man accused of abducting Taft girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An Elk Grove man accused of abducting a 10-year-old girl in Taft had his preliminary postponed Monday to May 22, according to court records. Matthew Naval, 28, remains held on $1.4 million bail, records show. Sheriff’s officials say Naval traveled to Taft on April 12, picked up the girl —...
Parents of children with special needs celebrate secure fencing at Wilson Park
Fran Madreno's advocacy is now being recognized by city leaders, including Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, who joined in celebrating secured fencing at Wilson park.
Suspect in woman’s stabbing death misses hearing due to medical reasons
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 33-year-old man suspected in the stabbing death of a woman on College Avenue didn’t appear in court as scheduled Monday due to medical reasons. The arraignment for Victor Farias Jr., charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of Yolanda Rojo, was rescheduled for...
Josh Bryant and family now running Pizza Factory
A familiar face in the Taft community is stepping into a new role at one of the town’s most familiar restaurants. Pizza Factory has announced that longtime resident Josh Bryant is the new owner of the Taft location, ensuring the hometown favorite will remain locally owned and operated after more than four decades in...
Semi-truck fire shuts down lane on NB I-5 at Grapevine Road, delays expected
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays after a semi-truck caught fire, causing the number four lane to be closed on northbound Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road on Monday afternoon. The CHP’s website said on March 30, 2026, at around 2:58 p.m., there was a report of a semi-truck on...
Coroner ID’s man who died in a single vehicle crash on Elk Hills Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died in a rollover crash in Taft in mid-March. Coroner’s officials said Benocio Callejas Marcos, 30, of Lamont, was the driver of a vehicle that veered off the roadway and overturned on Elk Hills Road near Valley West Road. The crash...
