Bakersfield CA

A 1-year-old boy died after he and a 2-year-old boy were left in a vehicle for two hours while their mother was at a medical spa, according to Bakersfield police.

Picture this: you’re cruising across the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe, cold drink in hand, palm fronds fluttering above you, and the Sierra Nevadas framing the horizon. No, you're not dreaming—you’re aboard the Lake Tahoe Tiki Boat, a floating slice of tropical heaven docked in South Lake Tahoe, California.

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...

95-year-old Dolores Huerta joins in the ceremony, construction slated to begin in July. Center scheduled to open in January 2027

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...

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.

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, 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...

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....

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...