Taft Police activity for June 27-28
7:30 Misc. - Extra Patrol. Occurred on Finley Dr. Disposition: Advised. 9:13 Welfare Check - Misc. Occurred at Calvin St/Third St. Disposition: Checks Ok. Officer initiated activity at Kern St. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. 10:15 Animal Control. Occurred at Rails To Trails/Fourth St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 11:01...
Groundbreaking for new cultural center, honoring local civil rights icon
95-year-old Dolores Huerta joins in the ceremony, construction slated to begin in July. Center scheduled to open in January 2027
Returning to Tehachapi for the July 4th rodeo, Roaming Hillbilly
Bakersfield, California — Razz Reynolds, also known as the Roaming Hillbilly, will return to California on July 4, 2025, for the 25th Annual Benz Bad Bullz Rodeo. Reynolds, who celebrated Independence Day at the 100th Annual Livingston Round Up in Montana last year, is returning to his home state for what he...
Bakersfield Shelters Brace for Post-Fireworks Pet Surges
With Kern County shelters overwhelmed by strays after July 4th fireworks, local experts urge pet owners to be proactive and responsible as a LA non-profit step in.
California Living Museum hosts successful Breakfast with the Bears fundraiser event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Early this morning, guests at the California Living Museum got to enjoy breakfast at the zoo. While food was provided, their breakfast guests, Cinnamon and Louie, the two bears there, as part of the 3rd Annual Breakfast for Bears fund raiser. Cinnamon and Louie made...
Taft College celebrates TIL program graduates
TAFT, Calif. (KERO) — Taft College celebrated the graduation of 16 students from its Transition to Independent Living (TIL) program during its 29th annual ceremony. Taft College held its 29th annual Transition to Independent Living (TIL) graduation ceremony on Friday, celebrating 16 students. The TIL program supports...
Bakersfield Suspects Arrested Stealing Amazon Packages from Train Arrested Near Allensworth in Tulare County
TRAIN TAKEDOWN: TCSO Deputies Bust Thieves Stealing Packages from Train Near Allensworth. June 28, 2025 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 5:15 p.m. on June 26, 2025, TCSO Deputies were called to the area of Avenue 56 and Highway 43 near Allensworth for a burglary in progress on a train....
Much hotter than last weekend
Looking at the weekend forecast may have you fondly remembering a week ago. Last weekend Bakersfield hit 80° on Saturday and 84°. This weekend we've got 102° as the forecast high for both days. At the very least winds won't be as strong. If you're looking for...
Kernville businesses try to weather the power struggle with Southern California Edison
With the next heat wave on the horizon, Kernville could see another public safety power shutoff.
BPD seek help in finding missing at-risk 34-year-old man, last seen in central Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an at-risk missing adult, Maximo Oseguerafarias, last seen in central Bakersfield. Oseguerafarias, 34, was last seen on June 27, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 8th St. He...