Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The murder trial of a woman whose 1-year-old son died after she left him for hours in a car on a sweltering June afternoon was postponed Monday to Nov. 18. Judge Marcus Cuper set the new date after prosecutor Stephanie Taconi said she was in another trial in which a jury […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Texas Roadhouse is treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal. On Tuesday, November 11, every Texas Roadhouse location will distribute meal vouchers, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Bakersfield, Texas Roadhouse is located at 3203 Ming Avenue, near Valley Plaza...

Garlock was a pivotal gold mining settlement in California’s Mojave Desert that flourished between 1896-1904. Originally called Cow Wells, the town gained prominence when Eugene Garlock established an eight-stamp mill processing up to 20 tons of ore daily from the nearby Randsburg district. The 1898 Kramer-Randsburg...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The couple accused of torturing and murdering 8-year-old Genesis Mata are scheduled for trial in December. Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte had a trial date of Dec. 22 set during a brief hearing Monday. They remain in custody on no bail. At a preliminary hearing last month,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Government impostor scams are highly prevalent and pose a significant threat to consumers and businesses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), government impostor scams consistently rank among the most reported types of fraud annually. These scams involve fraudsters posing as...

25th YEAR CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORLD HARVEST. This weekend, Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10:00 AM, World Harvest Int’l Church of Delano will celebrate its 25th Year of Ministry. The guest speaker for this service will be Pastor Desi Ortiz of Santa Maria. Pastor David Vivas Jr. is the...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. As downtown’s dining scene evolves, Mamma Mia is leaning harder into polished, wine‑forward Italian while keeping the relaxed, family‑friendly rhythm that keeps Downtown Bakersfield coming back.

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Scratch-baked bread is the headline at West Coast Sourdough — Ming Ave, now settling into The Marketplace with stacked sandwiches and a streamlined way to order. The shop lists 9000 Ming Ave, Suite O5, open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m., phone...

Transportation, agriculture, energy production, geography — all these factors drive Bakersfield's air pollution. What does it mean for locals?

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Southwest Bakersfield just got a fresh pour: Juice It Up! has opened its second city location at 9839 Panama Lane, Suite 100, in Old River Ranch. The shop is owned by longtime resident and multi‑unit franchisee Morey Mirkazemi, who introduced the brand...