Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – As the lawsuit between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County continues over sewer rate increases, a powerful California union that represents both city and county workers will file a government claim.  The contentious and controversial sewer rate increase would impose a 354% rate increase

Bakersfield City Council passed a road safety resolution 4-3, prioritizing bike lanes, narrower lanes and lower target speeds for city streets.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking the public's help in finding an at-risk runaway 17-year-old girl, last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Heather Danielle Rapp, 17, was last seen on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at around 1:54 a.m. in the 900 block of Papaya Grove Drive, near Gosford and McCutch

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person was arrested after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on Knotts Street Thursday morning. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, August 6, 2026, deputies were investigating a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 1000 block of Knotts Street.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three children, ages 12, 13, and 16, have been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang in connection with the deadly shooting of a 53-year-old man in east Bakersfield. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said on July...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Valley Plaza Mall has introduced a new Preferred Parking program designed to give shoppers the option of having a guaranteed, upfront parking space in a section of the parking lot for a fee, while continuing to offer free parking. A spokesperson with GGP said the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A multiple vehicle crash on Highway 99 near Stockdale Highway is impacting traffic Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported around 12:19 p.m. on southbound Highway 99 just north of Stockdale Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page. Traffic is

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The third and final defendant charged in the 2020 shooting death of a man outside Central Cali Market accepted a plea deal Wednesday. Brandon Michael Billingsley, 23, pleaded no contest to murder and gang participation charges and faces 50 years to life in prison at next month’s sentencing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After a vehicle fire near the Grapevine took to the hills, the Kern County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department are teaming up to put out the blaze. “We’ve had resources on scene getting around the fire and starting to take action on the flanks of the fire. And […]

BAKERSFEILD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield elementary school is one two dozen schools nationwide selected for free teachers’ lounge makeover. Sing Lum Elementary School in southwest Bakersfield has been selected for a lounge renovation including new furniture, decor and supplies. The makeover will be funded through Wal