Elderly man found dead in shipping container identified, suspect arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified an elderly man who died after being found with stab wounds in a mountainous area in Tehachapi as 83-year-old Norman E. Higginbotham. The report said Higginbotham was found on June 13, 2025, at around 9:49 p.m., in...
2 arrested in Delano after vehicle search leads to discovery of firearm, drugs: police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were arrested in Delano June 27 after police found a firearm and drugs in their vehicle, according to the Delano Police Department. On June 27, Delano police officers conducted an operation in the city targeting drug and gang activity, officials said. At around 6:45 p.m.,...
5 years, no arrests in 2020 Delano shooting that killed 2 young girls
"There's a lot I would want to say to them. They would be beautiful little girls but they're not here," said an aunt to one of the victims.
Pollo Campero opens first Bakersfield spot, draws crowds for ‘golden ticket’ raffle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The long-awaited arrival of Pollo Campero has finally come to Bakersfield, with the popular fried chicken chain opening its first location in the city this morning. Eager customers lined up hours before the restaurant's doors opened, hoping to snag a coveted "golden ticket." The first...
‘Never had to happen’: Court documents reveal horrific details in death of 1-year-old in...
Police reports detail the gut-wrenching account of the horrific death of the one-year-old boy strapped in his car seat with a temperature of 107 degrees.
Emergency crews responding to report of possible aircraft down north of Hart Park in...
Emergency crews have been called to an area north of Hart Park for a report of an aircraft that went down Thursday morning.
The Tri-Tip Omelet At This California Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It...
Sitting quietly along a shady street in Bakersfield sits a culinary gem that locals have been keeping to themselves for far too long – the 24th Street Cafe, home to a tri-tip omelet so magnificent it might just haunt your dreams. This unassuming ivy-covered eatery doesn’t look like much...
CHP to conduct enforcement period for Independence Day weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol will have a statewide Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) for the Independence Day holiday. The enforcement period will begin at 6:01 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and continue through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. CHP officers will focus on looking for impaired,...
Fireworks without Safe and Sane seal deemed illegal in Kern County: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fire Department is reminding residents that if their fireworks do not bear the California State Marshal's Safe and Sane seal, they are considered illegal. Officials added the following:. All fireworks are prohibited in Kern County mountain communities. Do not call...
This Sky-High Lake Tahoe Resort Offers Panoramic Gondola Rides And Unbeatable Views From The...
If you’ve ever dreamed of standing atop a snow-dusted peak, gazing out at shimmering blue waters below, Heavenly Mountain Resort makes that fantasy real—and then some. Perched high above South Lake Tahoe, this all-season wonderland combines jaw-dropping alpine views with big thrills, cozy après-ski vibes, and family-friendly fun.