Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Delano Police Department is warning about virtual kidnapping scams that tricks the victim into paying a ransom to free a family member they believe has been kidnapped. Delano police said the scams are designed to cause panic and pressure victims. In a social media...

A man died from gunshot wounds in south Bakersfield near Rosalia Drive and South K Street Wednesday night. Police are investigating.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Four astronauts returned home late Wednesday night after one of them had an undisclosed medical issue. The SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft was seen in the Bakersfield night sky around 12:30 a.m. bringing four astronauts back from the International Space Station. The astronauts evacuated the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a fatal 2021 shooting on Acacia Avenue, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Arthur Amire Flores, 23, was arrested at around 2:40 a.m. Jan. 14 in Los Angeles, according to booking records. On May 13, 2021, at around 8:35 a.m.,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are several job fests taking place in Kern County this spring and summer. The Lake Isabella and Shafter job fest locations are to be announced. Organizers say to bring at least 20 resume copies and to dress for success. Check back for updates.

A man was pronounced dead following a shooting outside a home Wednesday night in south Bakersfield, police said.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Employer's Training Resource is helping job seekers find new employment opportunities in 2026. They are holding weekly orientations both in person and online to help connect job seekers with resources they need. They will also be holding an information session for...

When a burst pipe, kitchen fire, or surprise storm upends a home or business, minutes matter. In Kern County, Paul Davis Restoration of Bakersfield responds with certified crews, clear communication, and start‑to‑finish solutions that quickly and carefully restore properties and routines to normal. The company pairs...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is inviting public feedback over the next 30 days on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which supports programs aimed at reducing issues such as homelessness and incarceration linked to mental illness. "It's extremely important in this...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A hearing to determine whether Maya Hernandez will face a retrial has been postponed to Feb. 3, 2026. Hernandez is accused of leaving her two sons in a hot car in June while she underwent a cosmetic procedure at a Bakersfield medical spa. Her one-year-old son,...