Walk Like MADD fundraiser brings awareness to drunk driving in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 5K walk and run event is hoping to bring hundreds of people together to do something about drunk drivers in the Bakersfield community. The Walk Like MADD 5K Dash is set for Sept. 13, 2025 at the Park at River Walk, according to officials. MADD Kern County program coordinator, Amber […]
As temperatures drop across Kern, the cost of your energy bills may drop as...
PG&E and Southern California Edison share that, with the drop in temperatures, Kern County residents can expect to see a drop in energy bills quite quickly.
58-year-old man found dead in Mojave identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was found dead in Mojave as 58-year-old Benjamin Allan McCleary of Mojave. The coroner’s report said on September 6, 2025, at around 12:09 p.m., McCleary was found dead in the 300 block of Trotter Avenue in Mojave.
Brad Ingelsby tackled new ‘Task’ for HBO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It is always a reason to celebrate for a series creator when their production becomes a hit. Brad Ingelsby got to feel that joy with his Emmy-nominated “Mare of Easttown.” The task then facing Ingelsby was what to do next as he had established a high bar. He looked to accomplish […]
People Drive From All Over California For The Pumpkin Pancakes At This Legendary Cafe
When autumn arrives in California, food lovers embark on pilgrimages to 24th Street Cafe in Bakersfield, drawn by whispers of pumpkin pancakes so extraordinary they’ve achieved near-mythical status. You’d never guess from the modest exterior that this unassuming spot has become a seasonal destination for pancake...
Man found dead behind dumpster in Panama Lane shopping center: police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A body was discovered behind a dumpster at a shopping center in southwest Bakersfield on Tuesday, police said. The man’s body was found at 1:30 p.m., just behind a dumpster near businesses in the 6500 block of Panama Road Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The Bakersfield Police...
65-year-old Lake Isabella man dies after being struck by vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lake Isabella as 65-year-old Ronald Stewart Nevius Jr. The report said on September 9, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., Nevius Jr. was struck by a vehicle...
Mission at Kern County expands to meet growing demand for meals and services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Currently serving approximately 700 meals a day from a 1,500 square-foot kitchen, The Mission at Kern County is taking significant steps to address overcrowding by expanding its facilities, hoping to better support Kern County's unhoused neighbors. On Wednesday, the shelter will...
CEO dressed as home mascot passes out on camera in 109-degree heat
California's desert heat was no prize for a CEO dressed in a home mascot last month, leading him to faint on camera during a sweepstakes award.
Body found in Mojave was in early stages of decomposition: Kern County Sheriff’s Office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Sheriff’s officials said a man’s body found Saturday in Mojave was in the early stages of decomposition. On Saturday, officials described the body to be of a man in his 50s. He has not yet been identified by the coroner’s office. A passerby notified emergency responders of the...
