Coroner ID’s man killed in Lake Ming boating accident
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was killed in a boating accident at Lake Ming over the weekend. The coroner’s office identified the man as Steven Carl Penberthy II, 60, of Nevada. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, a park ranger was dispatched to Lake Ming […]
Armed and masked bandits steal a register from a truck stop in Delano, officials...
Four masked men, two of whom were armed, robbed the AKAL Truck Stop in Delano on Monday night, stealing a cash register and an unknown amount of cash before fleeing the scene.
Cooler weather, rain on the way
After highs in the 90s over the weekend, much cooler weather is on the way. Tuesday already looks comfortable, with highs across Kern ranging from lower 70s to lower 80s with calm conditions. Much cooler weather is expected Wednesday and Thursday as a storm system moves in off of the...
East High equipment manager dies after collapsing during Friday night’s game
Bobby Rocha, East Bakersfield High School’s equipment manager, collapsed at Friday night’s game against Foothill and later died.
Maya Cinemas in Bakersfield to remain open during Chapter 11 restructuring
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Despite its parent company filing for Chapter 11 restructuring, Maya Cinemas in Bakersfield will operate normally, said officials. The announcement was made on Monday, ensuring guests that the Maya Bakersfield 16 & MPX, at 1000 California Avenue, will remain open. Officials said on Oct. 16,...
Rain and cooler temperatures on the way for Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A weather system is expected to bring rain to Kern County Wednesday and Thursday, possibly lasting into Friday. The National Weather Service says it could be the area’s first significant precipitation since April. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said a storm system bringing...
Latination festival prompts partial downtown Bakersfield closures Friday – Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announced that partial road closures are scheduled for 18th, N and O streets on Friday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 24, for the 13th annual Latination event. Starting Friday at 5 p.m., 18th Street between N and O streets will be...
Delano residents celebrate the 48th annual Philippine Weekend
Sunday, Oct. 18, marked the third and final day of Delano’s 48th annual Philippine weekend, and a group of community members present explained the importance of coming together and celebrating their cultures.
Homicide Unit investigating death of Frances Lopez
The Kern County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is investigating Frances Lopez's death. Christine Granillo, who says she was with Lopez when the tent fire happened in July, shares what she remembers.
Deep Pacific storm targets Central California, raising rain chances by Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — WARMTH LESSENS MONDAY-TUESDAY. Sunday came in with a high of 91 in Bakersfield, which is considerably higher than the mid-October average of 79. The heat that was a fixture of the region recently will be replaced by a very different weather pattern altogether in the days to come. Monday is still expected to be on the warm side, but South Valley highs should be a handful of degrees cooler than today's, and that downward trend continues even more into Tuesday.
