Bakersfield CA

As the new year begins, the City of Bakersfield is already well into its fiscal year and facing continued budget pressure.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield announced the first large trash drop-off event of 2026. Bakersfield’s Solid Waste Division is set to host the event from 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 10 at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport at 2000 South Union Ave., according to city officials. Accepted items include...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health is set to offer free children immunization clinics throughout January. The immunization clinics are available to children under 18 years old who are uninsured or enrolled in Medi-Cal, a Medi-Cal cardis required. The clinics are also available for children of American...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is set to host four community meetings this month about the proposed sewer rate increase. At the meetings, community members can learn about the potential rate options, provide feedback and ask questions, city officials said. The meetings are as follows: To learn...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department identified the officer who shot a suspect in northwest Bakersfield on Dec. 29, 2025. The officer was identified as Pedro Sarabia, according to police. Sarabia has been with the department since Nov. 6, 2023. He is on administrative leave. According to the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kern County, CA – Drivers across Central California could face hazardous travel conditions starting Wednesday night as powerful winds sweep into Kern County, especially in mountain passes and desert...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — All lanes of southbound Highway 99, just north of Panama Lane, were closed as of 5:35 p.m. due to a two-vehicle crash, according to CHP's website. It happened just after 5:15 p.m. when a white BMW sedan and a silver Chevrolet Sonic collided. At least one...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a deadly shooting Friday in Oildale, according to sheriff’s officials. Jonathan Cody Fraze is being held without bail in both the shooting and an unrelated stalking case, officials and booking records said. He’s due...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Truxtun Tower, also known as the Bank of America building, is one of downtown Bakersfield’s most prominent structures. The Bakersfield City Council is set to discuss purchasing that building, according to the agenda, during a closed session meeting on Wednesday. The council is slated...

A spokesperson representing the California Department of Justice (DOJ) said it opposed the court’s decision to grant mental health diversion to former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who faces multiple felony charges, including child endangerment and possession of an assault weapon. “This is a serious case...